TikTok FairLens

Client

Carnegie Mellon University, CARE (Collective AI Research and Evaluation) Lab

Roles

User Researcher
Product Designer

Year

2025

Team

Designer, Project Manager, UX Researcher

Project Two Hero

Context

Generative AI filters on social media platforms like TikTok are increasingly popular. However, these filters often produce biased results, leading to user disappointment and confusion as the generated content can reflect unacknowledged societal biases.

The Challenge

How might we increase the users' awareness of Generative AI bias on TikTok while ensuring that there are features in place to mitigate the negative impacts of bias and promote a more inclusive experience?

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Process

01

Research

We analyzed competitor positioning, conducted brand perception surveys, and identified key differentiators that would inform our creative direction.


02

Exploration

Through workshops and iterative design sprints, we developed a visual language that balanced innovation with accessibility.


03

Refinement

We tested brand concepts with focus groups and refined the system based on feedback.


Solution

The new brand system unified their digital and physical touchpoints, leading to a successful product launch with strong market reception.

"This brand identity perfectly captures who we are and where we're headed. It's been instrumental in our product launch success."

Brand exploration
Final brand system