Overview

This project was a collaborative effort by a team of three. Our objective was to develop a prototype mobile application enabling users to purchase trees for planting in designated areas and monitor the growth of their selected tree. Throughout the product development phase, we adhered to Nielsen's 10 usability heuristics to ensure a user-centered design approach.

My Role

• UI Designer: Focused on visual interface design using Figma.

• Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to usability heuristics.

• Participated in the overall design and development process.

Problem

Creating an engaging and user-friendly mobile application to encourage users to participate in tree planting and monitor their tree's growth.

Solution

We developed a prototype mobile application that enables users to purchase and plant trees in designated areas. The app also allows users to monitor the growth and health of their selected tree.

Process

1. Concept Development

• Idea Formation: Identified the need for an engaging platform to promote tree planting and environmental conservation.

• Solution Design: Conceptualized a mobile app that allows users to purchase, plant, and monitor trees.

2. Design Principles

• Nielsen's Usability Heuristics: Focused on ensuring the interface adheres to usability principles such as visibility of system status, user control, and error prevention.

3. Visual Design

• Figma: Utilized Figma to design the visual interface of the application.

• Interface Samples: Below are samples showcasing the user interface design.

Tools Used

• Figma: For designing the visual interface and creating prototypes.

Outcome

The project successfully produced a prototype mobile application that encourages tree planting and environmental conservation. Adhering to Nielsen’s usability heuristics ensured a user-friendly design.

Key Results:

• Developed a visually appealing and intuitive mobile app interface.

• Encouraged user engagement in tree planting and environmental conservation.

• Demonstrated the effectiveness of adhering to usability heuristics in UI design.

Visuals

Reflection

This project highlighted the importance of adhering to usability heuristics in UI design. Using Figma for visual design allowed us to create an engaging and user-friendly interface. The experience enhanced my skills in collaborative design, user-centered design principles, and prototyping.