Migra Tranqui: UX Design for the Cultural Adaptation of Latin American Students in Italy

This project is a continuation of a previous UX/UI project developed by the author: Migra Tranqui, which was originally designed as an informational mobile application to support international students in Italy. This thesis aims to redefine the application into a systemic, community-centered platform. The primary objective of this transformation is to enhance the cultural adaptation of Latin American students. A comprehensive literature review on cultural intelligence and adaptation, complemented by interviews with students from Politecnico di Torino, led to the identification of two key needs: access to reliable, updated information and opportunities for connection. The redesigned Migra Tranqui employs gamification and progressive disclosure to enhance the engagement and personalization of the adaptation process. It organizes contents into five phases that reflect students' evolving needs. The resulting prototype functions as a digital companion that facilitates integration and fosters community creation. The "Prepare" phase's testing indicated the project's feasibility and its potential for short-term implementation in collaboration with universities in Colombia and Italy.