Hood - Mobile App by Aleksandar Sterijev

Aleksandar Sterijev

Art Director

UX Designer

UI Designer

Figma

Introduction

Client: Startup focusing on neighborhood connectivity

Role: UX/UI Designer

Objective: Create a mobile application to foster social connections among neighbors

Problem Statement

Challenge: Difficulty in connecting with neighbors, leading to a lack of community engagement

Observation: Residents appear introverted and hesitant to initiate social interactions

Research

Approach: Developed several user personas to understand the residents' needs

Key Insights:

Solution

Goal: Create a user-friendly neighborhood app that combines features from existing apps like Facebook, Instagram, Hoplr, and Nextdoor

Purpose: Provide an organized platform for residents to socialize, meet new neighbors, and participate in local events

App Features

Introduce Yourself: A simple way for residents to share information about themselves

Explore Neighborhood: Discover neighbors and activities within a 300m radius

Event Organization: Plan and join neighborhood events and activities

Personalized Recommendations: Connect with neighbors who share similar interests

Community Engagement: Share statuses, posts, and host talk shows within the community

Local Alerts: Stay informed about neighborhood updates like traffic, garbage collection, etc.

Integrated Map: View the location of friends and neighbors with customizable visibility settings

Chat Functionality: Communicate with neighbors, with privacy controls to prevent harassment

Easy Sign-up: Use Facebook or Google accounts for seamless registration and profile syncing

Visual Design

Color Scheme: Soft, high-contrast colors to ensure readability and visual appeal

Rounded Edges: Elements with rounded edges to convey a friendly and approachable look

Accessibility: Consideration for users with special visual needs, using high-contrast color combinations

Conclusion

Developed a comprehensive mobile app to enhance neighborhood connectivity and community engagement

Focused on creating a welcoming and accessible interface to encourage social interactions among neighbors

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Posted Mar 22, 2024

Designed a neighborhood connectivity app with features like event organization, personalized recommendations, and a chat function.

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