PetPals
User Interface Project
A new pet care app for owners to easily track their pets's health, book sitters/daycare, and connect with vets and other pet owners instantly. Petpals offers convenient and reliable care for their furry pals.
The Process:
Mind Mapping
All the possible features and ideas to be included in PetPals was brainstormed into a clear map that categorized it into smaller categories. Some possible features included a health tracker, pet supply marketplace, personlaized pet profile, and other general pet services.
Client Research
To gather general information on clients a survey was used including questions such as:
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How many pets do you own?
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What kind(s) of pets do you have?
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How do you keep track of your pet's care?
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What specific challenges do you face in managing your pet's care?
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What features would be most useful in a pet care app?
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Results
From the client interviews, it was learned that a majority of pet owners own dogs with almost half of the potential users owning a singular pet. More than 35+ interviewees agreed that a pet health tracker to track vaccinations, treatments, and weight would be the most beneficial feature for PetPals.
Low Fidelity Wireframes
Prototype 1: Paper
A paper prototype was made highlighting the most essential features and helped determine which to keep and remove based on user testing.
Low Fidelity Wireframes
User Flow Chart
This demonstrated all the paths a user could do within the pet care app
Atomic Design
This dives deeper into the atom and molecule design choices that would be included in the next prototype
High Fidelity Wireframes
Iterations Made
​From testing the paper and high-fidelity wireframes some design iterations were made for clearer user understanding:​​
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Changing the icons to fit better with the overall design
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Added the feature of being a worker, a pet owner, or both
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Added more features such as a marketplace
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Removed community feature to focus more on the needs of pets
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More customization
