Adoptly

Demi Harte

UI Designer
Adobe Illustrator
Figma

Project Overview

Adoptly is an innovative mobile application designed to revolutionize the pet adoption process. By combining the intuitive interface of popular dating apps with the noble cause of animal adoption, Adoptly creates a user-friendly platform that connects potential pet owners with adoptable animals in their area. Some key features include:
Swipe-based Matching: Users can easily browse through profiles of adoptable pets, swiping right on animals they're interested in and left on those that don't match their preferences.
Detailed Pet Profiles: Each animal's profile includes comprehensive information, helping users make informed decisions about potential adoptions.
Personalized Recommendations: The app uses a sophisticated algorithm to suggest pets based on the user's preferences and lifestyle, increasing the likelihood of successful adoptions.
Direct Shelter Communication: Once users express interest in a pet, they can send a request directly to the shelter, streamlining the adoption process.
Local Events Calendar: Users can discover and add local shelter events to their calendar, encouraging community engagement even after adoption.
Fundraising Hub: A dedicated section for local shelter fundraisers allows users to support animal welfare causes in their area.

Problem Statement

The current landscape of animal adoption faces several challenges:
Inefficient Adoption Processes: Traditional animal adoption methods are often cumbersome and time-consuming, discouraging potential pet owners from pursuing adoption. Shelter visits can be overwhelming, and paperwork-heavy processes can deter interested individuals.
Limited Reach: Many shelters struggle to effectively showcase their animals to a wide audience, resulting in overlooked pets and prolonged shelter stays.
Post-Adoption Disconnect: Current adoption apps typically lose their utility once a user has successfully adopted a pet. This results in app deletion and a lost opportunity for ongoing engagement with the animal welfare community.
Insufficient Support for Shelters: Animal shelters often struggle with limited resources and insufficient donations. The lack of a centralized fundraising and event promotion platform exacerbates these financial challenges.
Missed Community-Building Opportunities: There's a gap in connecting pet lovers, adopters, and shelters in a meaningful, long-term way that extends beyond the initial adoption process.

User Pain Points

Straight forward adoption process. It can be fully online or a quick way to start the process, which would then be finished in person at the shelter of choice.
Straight forward adoption process. It can be fully online or a quick way to start the process, which would then be finished in person at the shelter of choice.
A precise and updated page for volunteer opportunities and events from local shelters.
A donation page that features the recent things a shelter could accomplish/buy with donations made. As well as different ways to provide a donation.
A well-thought-out adoption page featuring pet photos, bios, and filters to help narrow down the search.

User Personas

Solution

Adoptly is designed to address the pain points of the current animal adoption system through a thoughtful, user-centric approach. By leveraging modern mobile app features and an intuitive interface, Adoptly streamlines the adoption process and fosters deeper connections between pet lovers, adoptable animals, and local shelters. 

Lo-fi Prototype

Hi-fi Prototype

Key Takeaways

Adoptly is poised to revolutionize the pet adoption landscape by addressing the key pain points faced by both potential adopters and animal shelters:
Streamlined Adoption Process: By leveraging a user-friendly, swipe-based interface, Adoptly makes the adoption process more accessible and engaging for prospective pet owners.
Enhanced Shelter Visibility and Support: The app provides shelters with a powerful platform to showcase their adoptable pets, promote community events, and raise much-needed funds to support their operations.
Personalized Matching and Ongoing Engagement: Adoptly's intelligent recommendation system and continued post-adoption features foster stronger connections between users and their furry companions, increasing the likelihood of successful long-term adoptions.
Fostering a Sense of Community: Adoptly goes beyond the initial adoption experience, serving as a central hub for animal welfare activities and empowering users to participate actively in their local pet communities.
Combining the intuitive design of popular dating apps with the noble cause of animal adoption, Adoptly creates a heartwarming and impactful experience that benefits both humans and pets. Through thoughtful UX principles and a deep understanding of the challenges in the animal welfare sector, Adoptly aims to revolutionize how people connect with their perfect furry friends, one swipe at a time. here
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