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Launching Microsoft Viva Learning


Complete mobile flows and desktop handoff to bring learning to the flow of work, with a key focus on Accessibility.


*Interested in the details? Case studies are available upon request.


Role

As the first designer, I led mobile product design from concept to launch, facilitated the desktop handoff, and contributed to scaling the team by establishing workflows and ensuring alignment with new designers.


Highlights

  • Designed Microsoft Viva Learning from 0 to 1, achieving a global launch.
  • Championed accessibility as a core principle.
  • Collaborated closely with engineers, PMs, and marketers to ensure seamless execution.





  • Impact

    Driving Learning and Productivity


    Transforming Employee Learning Across Industries
  • 50% reduction in onboarding time-to-full productivity.
  • 75% improvement in content and expert discovery effort.
  • 20% reduction in employee attrition.

  • Source: The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft VIVA by Forrester.

    Empowering Microsoft’s Global Workforce
  • 169,000 Monthly Active Users (MAU).
  • 40,000 Employees actively using the mobile app.
  • +58% increase in users consuming 2+ elective learning courses per month.

  • Source: Microsoft Ignite 2022.


    Context

    Microsoft Viva Learning empowers employees by integrating learning directly into their workflows through Microsoft Teams.


    Part of Microsoft's vision to enhance employee experience, this product aligns with its mission to “empower every person and every organization to achieve more.”

    Microsoft Viva Learning Product Page
    Microsoft Viva Learning General Availability
    Microsoft Viva on Verge



    Problem

    Fragmented resources, low engagement, and accessibility gaps hindered continuous learning and development for global teams.


    Solutions

  • Designed seamless workflows for daily learning integration.
  • Introduced personalization to boost engagement.
  • Built accessibility-first features for inclusive user experiences.
  • Collaborated with top content providers for a diverse library.


  • Accessibility

    Accessibility shaped my design philosophy, transforming how I approach and experience product design. This work helped me achieve Microsoft’s 'Accessibility in Action' standards.

    This facet of product design has changed the way I look at life and appreciate and experience design more.


    Team

    Amit Singh (Manager)
    Mayura Datar
    Swapnil Ghodke
    Deepika Nanda
    Jibin Varghese
    Adarsh Shah
    Very smart Engineers and Program Managers


    Closing Note

    *Interested in the details? Case studies are available upon request.




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