Personal Project: App/Website
BETTER TOGETHER
App
Website Design
Visual Design
2023 - Current
THE PROBLEM: The need for volunteers.
THE GOAL: To create a nonprofit volunteer platform to eliminate barriers regarding why a person would choose to not volunteer; in turn, this will support communities across the nation
ROLES: Concept, Visual Design, UX Design, Research, Information Architecture, UX Research
USER FEEDBACK:
"I think it was very easy to click on the things and put in the information."
"The process was easy. It wouldn't take long to set it up.”
“Very intuitive. Prompts are very similar to any membership service.”
"It was pretty easy. I like to know how far along I am in something which is cool.” (Showing steps)
"I like that you can give the group a name." (Inviting friends section)
"This is great." (The product)
"I like that you can invite other people and make it a group."
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The Real Challenge: Refining the How Might We
HOW MIGHT WE encourage individuals and organizations to donate their time to the communities they come from, those they currently serve, and any in need of support, while maintaining their personal and professional lives?
Impact:
Having an interactive hub (yelp but for volunteering) where you can find opportunities in your area and the areas you travel to can allow people to make new friends while serving the communities that serve them. There are many programs out there that aren’t big but need help and a platform like this can get their voices heard.
What I learned:
Designing products for the greater good can be rewarding. I would do it more often if more people were invested in helping making our communities and world a better place, and if you can make a liveable wage from doing it. From the project itself, I'm constantly reminded of how important white space is and how learning from users of communities that are underserved are the seeds of innovation.