the problem
Injured stray animals often suffer in silence, and without prompt intervention, their condition can deteriorate rapidly, NGOs and volunteers dedicated to animal welfare may not always be aware of specific cases as many people are hesitant to help an injured animal due to reasons such as busy schedules, lack of information or transport or simply dislike.
About Fosterfindr
FosterFindr includes a geolocation feature that allows users to mark the location of an injured stray animal. The app then sends alerts to nearby NGOs, volunteers, and animal lovers who can respond quickly to the distress call. It also includes a community platform for volunteers and quick first-aid tips.
Persona
Persona 1: Teen Volunteer Riya
- Name: Riya
- Age: 17
- Occupation: Student
- Location: Suburban area
- Background: Riya has always loved animals and recently started volunteering at a local animal shelter. They are eager to help injured stray animals in their free time and have a special connection with dogs and cats.
Pain Points:
- Occasionally, Riya encounters cases beyond her expertise and wishes the app had a feature to connect her with more experienced people.
- She would like more advanced educational resources tailored to amateurs.
Persona 2: Busy Professional Himesh
- Name: Himesh
- Age: 35
- Occupation: Software Engineer
- Location: Urban area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces
- Background: Himesh leads a busy life with a demanding job and a family. Despite his hectic schedule, he cares deeply about animal welfare and occasionally volunteers at local animal shelters.
Pain Points:
- Himesh sometimes wishes there were more responders available nearby, especially during his limited free time.
- He would like to see more family-oriented features in the app, such as educational resources for children.
information architecture
task analysis
wireframes
final designs
Try out the prototype
what i learned
During the ideation and layout levels of FosterFindr, I gleaned numerous important insights.
Firstly, knowing the wishes of rescuers and individuals encountering injured animals was paramount. This taught me the significance of empathizing with customers and understanding them through consumer studies to ensure the app correctly addressed their pain points.
Secondly, integrating geolocation capabilities and alert systems requires cautious consideration of user privacy and gadget reliability. This taught me the significance of balancing functionality with privacy.