Adoptify

Adotify is a mobile app designed to support and enhance responsible pet adoption practices, specifically targeting the challenges faced in urban areas with stray and abandoned animals. Our mission is to create a seamless and supportive adoption experience for users by addressing the common barriers and misconceptions associated with adopting pets from shelters.

My Role

UX Designer

UX researcher

Team

Jenny Wu

Ruhin Gharai

Will Vartanian

Beatrice Ramos

Tools

Figma

Slack

Figjam

Goodnotes

Time Frame

3 months ( April 2024 - June 2024)

Problem Statement:

" Most pet adoption apps provide only basic information up to the point of adoption, leaving new pet owners without essential ongoing support for navigating the complexities of pet care. "

Solution Statement:

" Our app addresses this gap by offering comprehensive post-adoption support, including personalized vaccination timelines, interactive educational resources, and tools to locate nearby services. Additionally, features such as a rewards system and community message boards foster responsible pet ownership and peer support. "

Contribution:

Despite challenges, I successfully contributed to the development of a user-centered app that meets the ongoing needs of new pet owners. My primary contributions included designing the login page and settings, as well as assisting in the design of the home screen. Through user personas and interviews, we refined features like detailed care guidance and vaccination reminders. Utilizing Figma for component-based design ensured visual consistency and enhanced the user experience. Effective collaboration and open communication within a reduced team allowed us to meet project deadlines. Ultimately, our app not only fulfills immediate needs but also promotes long-term success in pet care, leading to positive outcomes for both owners and their pets.

Design Process

Our brainstorming and research process began with identifying key stakeholders: potential adopters, shelters, and urban communities impacted by stray animals. We focused on the need for clarity on the adoption process, pet care education, and post-adoption support. Design features include a clear timeline, educational courses, an FAQ section, and vaccination reminders. Initial sketches depict user-friendly screens. Feedback emphasized user retention strategies like message boards and a reward system for completing courses.

I focused on was the design of the sign-in page. This was an essential element, as it serves as the user's first interaction with the app. I aimed to create a welcoming and intuitive entry point that aligns with the app's overall mission of supporting responsible pet adoption. The design prioritizes simplicity and ease of use, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new users. By incorporating clear, accessible elements and a streamlined flow, the sign-in page effectively sets the tone for a positive user experience throughout the app.

Sketch of Login page

My Contributions

Educational Courses: Resources and courses on pet care, training, and health.
FAQ Section: Answers to common questions about pet adoption and care.
Vaccination Reminders: Automated reminders for important pet vaccinations.
Shopping Integration: A built-in store for pet supplies and essentials.
User Retention Strategies: Features like message boards for community support and a reward system for completing educational courses.
Adoption Process Timeline: A step-by-step guide to help users navigate the adoption process.
Settings: Customizable options for users to manage notifications, privacy settings, and app preferences.

1.Users:

3.Key Features:

Potential adopters, civic-led animal shelters, and urban communities are directly affected.

2.Purpose:

This app aims to support new and potential pet adopters by providing clarity on the adoption process, offering pet care education, and ensuring ongoing post-adoption support. It seeks to promote responsible pet ownership and improve the welfare of animals.

User Research

We conducted user interviews with several people to gain a deeper understanding of what they seek from Adoptify. This feedback informed our approach to address gaps in current pet adoption apps by offering clear adoption timelines, interactive educational resources, a rewards system for responsible behavior, and continuous post-adoption support. Our goal is to enhance user engagement and effectively promote responsible pet ownership.

Help and Support Chat: Integrated a support chat feature, providing users with access to customer service and troubleshooting assistance.

Privacy and Security: Created the privacy and security settings, enabling users to control data sharing, account security, and privacy options.

Profile Management: Designed and implemented the user profile section, allowing users to update their personal information, profile picture, and preferences.
Notifications: Developed a customizable notifications system where users can manage alert settings for different activities within the app.
Privacy and Security: Created the privacy and security settings, enabling users to control data sharing, account security, and privacy options.
Help and Support Chat: Integrated a support chat feature, providing users with access to customer service and troubleshooting assistance.
About Page: Designed the About section to offer users insight into the app's mission, team, and contact information.
Logout Functionality: Implemented a secure and user-friendly logout process to ensure the safety of user accounts.

About Page: Designed the About section to offer users insight into the app's mission, team, and contact information.

Profile Management: Designed and implemented the user profile section, allowing users to update their personal information, profile picture, and preferences.
Notifications: Developed a customizable notifications system where users can manage alert settings for different activities within the app.

Settings

Sketches of Settings

Hi-fi of Settings

The final product is a mobile app designed to streamline and support the adoption journey for stray and abandoned pets. It offers a clear adoption process timeline, educational resources, and a rewards system to engage and motivate responsible pet ownership. The app aims to reduce uncertainties, provide ongoing support, and maintain the well-being of adopted pets through features like status tracking, educational videos, and health reminders.

Our Final Product

Hi fi of Login page

As my first major project , I felt incredibly nervous about tackling the given tasks. However, collaborating with my classmates was an incredible experience that taught me to be more confident in my design abilities and in myself. Working together, we created an app that not only aligned with my personal values but also met the educational objectives of the course. This project helped me understand the importance of user-centered design and how to effectively incorporate feedback. Overall, it was a rewarding experience that enhanced my skills and reinforced the value of teamwork and clear communication.

Reflection

Design system

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