Project Overview: Komuni is an app designed to bring people together in solidarity with Indigenous communities across Canada. In response to recent developments between Indigenous communities and the Canadian government, the app aims to empower citizens to support Indigenous voices, participate in community activities, and take meaningful action to address historical and ongoing injustices.

Objective: Develop an intuitive, engaging app that helps users connect with Indigenous-led events, protests, charitable causes, and activities. The app should foster community involvement, raise awareness, and facilitate collaboration between Indigenous groups and allies who want to contribute to positive change.

Community Engagement: Information on how to get involved with specific Indigenous communities, including volunteering opportunities.

Educational Content: Resources that help users understand Indigenous histories, rights, and current issues.

Notifications: Alerts for important updates about protests, events, and other critical actions users can take.

Tone: Empowering, supportive, and inclusive. The app should encourage unity and action while being respectful of Indigenous communities.

Color Palette: Warm earth tones, inspired by Indigenous culture and natural landscapes, such as deep reds, browns, greens, and blues.

Visuals: Use of cultural motifs and symbols that reflect Indigenous heritage, alongside modern, intuitive UI elements.

Fonts: Friendly, accessible sans-serif fonts to ensure readability and comfort for all users.

Challenges: Creating a balance between cultural respect, educational resources, and user engagement while ensuring that the app doesn’t feel exploitative or performative. It’s essential to represent Indigenous communities authentically and in collaboration with Indigenous leaders.

App Icon: Reflecting both unity and cultural significance, with an emphasis on inclusivity and collaboration.

User Interface (UI) Design: An engaging, user-friendly experience that integrates seamlessly across devices. Features should be accessible and intuitive for users of all ages.

Brand Guidelines: A set of guidelines for colors, fonts, iconography, and visual elements to maintain consistency and respect for Indigenous cultures throughout the app and marketing materials.

Outcome: A tool that helps bridge gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, driving awareness and participation in actions that can create a stronger, more just future for all.