Introduction
Background
Redesigned the Furtrieve app for a minimalist, user-friendly experience.
Balanced UI and UX for seamless navigation.
Focused on pet tracking, wellness updates, and safe zone alerts.
Future features: Siri integration for pet location and safety.
Tools
Figma
Role
Reasearch & UX/UI
Timeline
December 2024- January 2025
Background
Original app: UI-heavy, lacked intuitive user experience.
Aim: Simplify the design and improve usability.
Challenges:
Combining minimalism with advanced features.
Addressing gaps in wellness and safe zone alerts.
Planning future Siri integration.
Research
Research Objective
Goals:
Understand user needs and pain points.
Simplify location and wellness tracking.
Key Findings:
Users wanted quick access to pet location and stats.
Overloaded interface was a common issue.
Safe zone alerts were critical for users.
Design
The Creative Process
Brainstorming: Generated ideas for a clean, simple design.
Wireframing: Focused on minimalism and logical task flow.
Prototyping:
Built Figma designs.
Iterated based on feedback.
UI Highlights:
Clean, minimalist layout.
Clear cards for location, wellness, and community updates.
Easy navigation for essential tasks.
Test
Prototype Testing:
Tested navigation, clarity, and feature usability.
Findings:
Strengths: Minimalistic design well-received.
Challenges: Needed clearer differentiation of features.
Revisions:
Enhanced task flows.
Improved layout for better usability.
Final UI
Location Tracking: Simplified map interface. Safe zone alerts with real-time updates.
Wellness Monitoring: Visualized activity, calories burned, and rest stats.
Community Integration: Updates from other users for collaboration.
See Prototype
Next Steps
What's Next
Transition to a functional app using React Native and Firebase.
Expand user testing to diverse audiences.
Develop Siri integration and accessibility features.
Key Lessons
Balance simplicity with functionality.
Feedback is essential for improving design.
Iterative design ensures alignment with user needs.