Learning Design and Technology

Harbor

Project by
Marielle Zheng & Nchimunya Mwiinga
Project year
2026
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When parents receive an autism diagnosis for their child, they are confronted with emotional overwhelm, complexity of navigating healthcare and education systems, and the challenge of supporting their child's development—all while processing grief and adjusting to a new reality. Harbor provides parents with calm in the midst of this storm. Built on the belief that a regulated parent is the foundation for a regulated child, Harbor is an AI-powered support tool that helps families understand their child's unique needs, delivers personalized guidance and strategies, connects parents with others who share similar experiences, and supports goal-setting throughout each family's post-diagnosis journey.

LDT Student(s)

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Marielle Zheng
Class: 2026
Areas of interest: Human-Centered Design, UX/UI, AI in Education, Playful Learning, Game Design, Children’s Media, Global Education, Neurodiverse Learning, Socioemotional Learning, Organizational Psychology, Design & Systems Thinking
Master's Project
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Nchimunya Mwiinga
Class: 2026
Areas of interest: Design for Underresourced Communities, Human-Computer Interaction, Product Management, EdTech, LX Design, UX/UI Design, Teacher Training, Language Education, AI in Education
Master's Project