Beach Clean Up App - EcoWave
Ryan Connolly
Beach Clean-Up Coordination: A community-driven app that allows users to organize or participate in beach clean-up events, promoting environmental responsibility and keeping the beach clean and enjoyable for everyone.
Project overview
Project duration:
1 Week
The problem:
A significant issue facing beachgoers today is the lack of a platform dedicated to facilitating and promoting beach cleaning initiatives. Without this, individuals interested in contributing to beach cleanliness struggle to find organized events, connect with like-minded volunteers, and coordinate efforts efficiently.
Project overview
The goal:
To provide users with a centralized hub for organizing, discovering, and participating in beach cleanup events, ultimately fostering a cleaner and more sustainable coastal environment.
Understanding
the user
User research: summary
My research reveals a significant gap in the availability of centralized information and connectivity for beach cleaning initiatives. Respondents expressed frustration over the scattered nature of event details, hindering their ability to participate. A dedicated Beach Cleaning feature within the app would efficiently address these concerns, fostering a community-driven approach to environmental stewardship among beach-goers.
User research: pain points
Lack of Centralized Information
frustration over scattered and inconsistent availability of information regarding events
Limited Connectivity
the difficulty of connecting with like-minded individuals who share an interest in beach cleaning.
Difficulty in Coordination
challenges in coordinating and organizing beach cleaning events. Without a streamlined process, individuals interested in leading initiatives find it challenging to garner support and ensure effective participation
Environmental Concerns Motivate Engagement
a strong motivation among beachgoers to engage in beach cleaning activities driven by environmental concerns
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Persona: Riley
Problem statement:
Riley faces challenges in finding convenient and accessible beach cleaning events that align with their academic schedule, hindering their ability to actively contribute to environmental causes.
Riley, 22, is a college student majoring in Environmental Science with a keen interest in hands-on conservation projects.
Persona: Alex
Problem statement:
Alex encounters difficulties in identifying well-organized beach cleaning initiatives for corporate volunteer programs, limiting the company's ability to contribute to environmental initiatives and employee engagement.
Alex, 35, works in Corporate Social Responsibility and seeks opportunities for employees to engage in impactful community projects.
Persona: Chris and Ashley
Problem statement:
Chris and Ashley find it difficult to discover family-friendly beach cleaning events, limiting their ability to engage their children in eco-friendly activities and contribute to beach conservation as a family
Chris, 40, and Ashley, 38, are parents of two young children who want to instill environmental responsibility in their family.
Wireframes
High-fidelity
Accessibility considerations
Contrast was used to ensure easy readability and to help guide users through the app.
Common conventions were used in the form of icons that are familiar to users.
Scrolling and interactive elements where conveniently placed towards the bottom of the screen for users to easily touch without having to adjust their grip on phone.
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