Hourbloom Timebanking Mobile App
Project Type
Mobile App Prototyping
Duration
8 Weeks (Dec - Jan 2024)
My Role
Sole UI/UX Designer
Software Tools
Adobe XD
Overview
Floral theme timebanking app that allows time credits being exchanged services from others, facilitating trade of time and skills between members.
Problem
For this project, I was assigned to develop a timebanking mobile app prototype as part of a cognition, communication and interaction module. I would have to create a conceptual model that helps users understand the concept of timebanking.
What is Timebanking?
Timebanking is a system where time credits can be exchanged with services from others.
- Members of the timebanking system can accumulate time credits when they help others with a skill they have.
- Trade of time and skills between members.
Brainstorming Ideas
In order to ideate different conceptual models for this app, I did the "Crazy 8" method, crafting out 10 idea sketches for the conceptual model of the timebanking app. I also sketched some low-fidelity wireframes for the app features.
User Flow
I created a user flow to visualise the flow of the HourBloom Timebanking app.
Wireframes
I developed initial wireframe prototype for the app for initial user testing. This was when I established the different pages required for the app.
User Testing
I conducted user testing with users to identify areas for improvement in my app and enhance user experience. Overall, their feedback was positive when they tried my initial app prototype.
Improvements
Based on the different feedbacks given by the users who tested the prototype, I made iterations to the prototype.
Final Prototype
With the improvements made to the app, the user experience of the app was better than before, resulting in the final prototype.
