NeatNook
UX/UI Design
Goal
Empowering users to transform their lifestyle through an app that offers a wealth of resources and clear, step-by-step guidance.
The Challenge
Many users grapple with the challenges of excess possessions, resulting in feelings of overwhelm, stress, and financial strain.
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Problem
Individuals who aspire to change their lifestyle but find themselves unsure of where or how to start, often feeling overwhelmed by the process.
Solution
Offer a kickstart for individuals with predefined tasks ready for completion.
Predetermined Rooms
Empowers users to begin with one room at a time or to mix and match the order in which they start.
Predetermined Tasks
If a user is unsure about which tasks to complete in a room, pre-established tasks are readily available.
Problem
Some individuals struggle with self-motivation and find it beneficial to have friends support them in staying on track.
Solution
Enabling friend connections fosters a like-minded community with a shared goal.
Friend List
Having a community of people to turn as well as watch their progress can provide great motivation to an individual.
Friend Profile Page
Sending and receiving affirmations and personal messages with friends adds extra motivation and accountability to the lifestyle transformation journey.
Problem
After successfully transforming their life, the focus shifts to maintaining the new lifestyle and avoiding old habits.
Solution
Offering resources to support the maintenance of this lifestyle.
Resources
Offering a comprehensive list of blogs, sustainable practices, and mental health resources empowers individuals to both advance and sustain their lifestyle transformation. Blogs provide daily motivation and fresh inspiration. Sustainability practices facilitate lifestyle changes without harm to the planet, while mental health resources address underlying conditions that may contribute to harmful lifestyle choices.
RESEARCH
The following research led to the solution above.
Application's Focus
The app's primary focus is to facilitate lifestyle changes in an easy and sustainable manner.
User Group
The target user group comprises young adults and older individuals who are overwhelmed by their busy daily lives or are dealing with overconsumption issues, hindering their ability to make lifestyle changes.
User Goals
Users seek guidance on starting and sustaining a minimalist lifestyle.
Developing the Feature Set
Predetermined Rooms/Digital Task and Assets
Offering users a starting point, while allowing them to edit, delete, and add tasks, rooms, digital assets, or create entirely new digital assets.
Community and Accountability
Fostering a sense of community among users promotes accountability and motivation.
Resources
Resources support the maintenance of a minimalist lifestyle while addressing underlying factors contributing to stress.
UNDERSTANDING THE USER
PROTOTYPE(S)
The following prototypes illustrate the user persona's interactions with the application.
Remy Michael.
- Completing tasks.
- Editing and deleting tasks.
- Using scanner to get advice on a room.
Riley Dills.
- Viewing friends list.
- Search and adding friends..
- Viewing friends profile.
- Sending affirmations to friends.
- Sending personal messages to friends.
ADDITIONAL ASSETS
Advice Scanner
To receive additional feedback on a room, users can scan it to get further improvement suggestions from the application.
Digital Assets
Users can not only organize their physical lives but also manage their digital ones.
Positive Reinforcement
Each time a user accomplishes a task, it serves as a celebration and boosts motivation.
Profile Settings
Users can customize their bio and notification preferences, including daily affirmations.
USER FLOWS AND WIREFRAMES
User flows and wireframing were crucial in my research process, providing visual representations that enhanced my understanding of the user's navigation experience and identified potential issues.
Chosen Wireframes
Wireframe Iterations
User Flows
USER TESTING
User testing and conducting this survey were vital aspects of my research. They helped determine the presence of the problem I aimed to address among other users and allowed me to gain a deeper understanding and empathy for our core users.
Survey Questions
FINAL DESIGNS
REFLECTION
Throughout the design process, my goal was to craft a visually engaging experience that leads individuals towards a more simplified and organized lifestyle. Prioritizing user feedback and needs played a pivotal role in this application, as the user interface was designed to motivate users to streamline, declutter, and organize their daily lives. Design decisions, such as an airy layout and a calming color palette, were meticulously chosen to enhance the overall user experience.
