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GATHR
× My role: UX/UI designer & Illustrator
× Type of project: Mobile app
Gathr is a mobile app designed to address the growing concern of sedentary lifestyles exacerbated by the rise in remote work and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
× Full case study upon interview ×
Is it hard for you to find or plan group outdoor activities?
Gathr aims to be the go-to platform for simplified outdoor planning, contributing to users well-being and work-life balance.
The poll feature
Have you ever been overwhelm with having to decide where to go or what to do with your friends? Create a poll and let your group of friend decide which activity to do next.
Progress, stats and buddies
Keep track of your progress and send encouragement words to your friends!
Little bits of sunshine feature
The little bit of sunshine features allows the user to explore passive outdoor activities that could easily be done daily. The user explores the feature, sets a goal, explore activities and can easily add it to their schedule.
Scheduler
Stay in track of your upcoming activities, set a reminder or invite your friends!
Testing
“The existing design made it hard to manage multiple groups efficiently. I wish there was a way to access more information about each group without going through so many steps”
Mathew White
Research Findings
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01 User Preferences
78% of users prefer apps that seamlessly blend social connectivity with outdoor activity planning.
02 Competitor Weakness
65% of users find a lack of comprehensive outdoor activity information in existing apps, presenting a significant opportunity for “gathr.”
03 Motivational factors
Group settings significantly enhance motivation for outdoor activities, with safety being a prominent concern for users who do not identify as male.
04 Productivity
Users perceive a positive impact on productivity and mental health, even through the anticipation or memory of outdoor activities.
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