TRAVELO

Travelo is my personal project. Travelo come from Travel and solo. I love traveling and every times, I travel by myself. I need to download a lot of application for activities, meet new people or find a host. So this is all in one application that will make travel much more fun.

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Project Duration : 5 - 8 Febuary 2022

Responsibilities : wireframing, prototype, and mobile design

Who is our users?

Solo Travelers:

Individuals who prefer or enjoy traveling alone and are looking for an all-in-one platform to enhance their solo travel experience.

Digital Nomads:

Individuals who work remotely while traveling. They may seek features that help them discover co-working spaces, reliable internet connectivity, and a community of like-minded individuals.

Adventure Enthusiasts:

Travelers who are drawn to adventurous activities such as hiking, water sports, and exploration. They would appreciate features that highlight adventure-based experiences and connect them with fellow adventure enthusiasts.

Budget Travelers:

Individuals traveling on a tight budget who would appreciate features that help them find affordable accommodations, budget-friendly dining options, and transportation deals.

Language Learners:

Individuals using travel as an opportunity to learn or practice a new language. Features that assist with language translation, language exchange meetups, and cultural language experiences would be valuable.

Photography Enthusiasts:

Users who enjoy capturing moments during their travels. They may seek features that highlight picturesque locations, photography meetups, and tips for capturing the best shots.

Challenge Moment

Data Accuracy and Reliability:

Ensuring that the information on activities, accommodations, and events provided in the app is accurate and up-to-date.

User Safety and Trust:
Building trust among users regarding safety features and the reliability of accommodations, hosts, and activity recommendations.

Cultural Sensitivity:
Ensuring that the app is culturally sensitive and respects local customs and norms.

Balancing Social Features:
Balancing the social features of the app to cater to users who want to connect with others while respecting the preferences of those who prefer more solo experiences.

Language Barriers:
Addressing language barriers for users traveling to regions where they may not be fluent in the local language.

Personalization without Overwhelm:
Offering personalized recommendations without overwhelming users with too much information.

Legal and Compliance Issues:
Navigating legal and compliance issues related to accommodations, event listings, and user safety regulations in different regions.

Persona?

Adventure-Seeker Alex

Demographics:
Age: 27
Occupation: Freelance Photographer
Tech Savviness: Very tech-savvy
Interests: Outdoor activities, photography, connecting with like-minded individuals
Needs and Goals:
Alex is an avid solo traveler who seeks adventure in every destination.
Prefers activities like hiking, water sports, and exploring off-the-beaten-path locations.
Interested in connecting with other solo travelers for shared adventures and cultural experiences.
Values safety features and local insights to ensure a fulfilling and secure travel experience.
How the Application Addresses Their Needs:
Alex's personalized dashboard highlights adventurous activities, outdoor events, and photography meetups.
The app provides a social platform for connecting with other adventure enthusiasts and planning group activities.
Alex receives real-time notifications about local adventure events and safety tips for outdoor activities.

Cultural Explorer Maya

Demographics:
Age: 34
Occupation: Anthropology Researcher
Tech Savviness: Moderately tech-savvy
Interests: Cultural experiences, local cuisine, attending cultural events
Needs and Goals:
Maya is a solo traveler with a deep interest in immersing herself in the local culture of each destination.
Prefers activities like attending cultural events, workshops, and exploring historical sites.
Values recommendations for authentic local cuisine and opportunities to engage with local communities.
Seeks a platform that respects cultural sensitivity and provides information on cultural etiquette.
How the Application Addresses Their Needs:
Maya's dashboard showcases cultural events, local workshops, and recommendations for culturally rich experiences.
The app offers a language exchange feature and suggests cultural language experiences to enhance Maya's travel journey.
Maya can connect with locals through the app for guided cultural tours and authentic dining experiences.

User journey map

Site map

This application have 6 main menu which is Travel (information and review of destination) Things to do (Activities that people can participate) Host (people can find the safe places and get experience to get to know local) Food (Food that you can try) Meetup (Event that can hang out and enjoy their time) and My trip (you can make your own trip)

Before Start

As the initial design phase continued, I made sure to base screen designs on feedback and findings from the user research.

Low-fidelity prototype

Using the completed set of digital wireframes, I created a low-fidelity prototype. The primary user flow I connected was looking the inforamation and booking a ticket, so the prototype could be used in a usability study.

Design Time

Early designs allowed for some customization, but after the usability studies, I design for more information for users such as the point.Moreover, I increse font size and show more detail on nav bar

What did I Learn?

#Diverse User Preferences:
Recognizing that solo travelers have diverse preferences and interests. Tailoring features to cater to both adventure seekers like Alex and cultural explorers like Maya ensures a broad appeal.

#Tech-Savviness Variations:
Understanding that users fall on a spectrum of tech-savviness. Designing an application that accommodates both very tech-savvy users like Alex and moderately tech-savvy users like Maya involves clear interfaces and user-friendly features.

#Personalized Experiences:
Acknowledging the importance of personalization in the app. Providing personalized dashboards with relevant content and activity suggestions enhances user engagement and satisfaction.

#Social Connection Importance:
Recognizing the value of social features for users like Alex who seek adventure buddies and group activities. Balancing social features with the preferences of users like Maya who may prefer more solo experiences is crucial.

#Safety and Cultural Sensitivity:
Learning the importance of safety features, especially for users engaged in adventurous activities. Ensuring cultural sensitivity and providing information on cultural etiquette are essential for a positive user experience.

#Real-Time Notifications:
Understanding the significance of real-time notifications for users like Alex, who may want updates on adventure events and safety tips. This contributes to an interactive and dynamic user experience.

#Local Engagement Opportunities:
Acknowledging the need for features that connect users with local communities. Providing language exchange opportunities, cultural language experiences, and connections with local guides enhances the travel experience.

#Balancing Information Overload:
Recognizing the challenge of providing personalized recommendations without overwhelming users with too much information. Designing the app to balance customization with simplicity ensures a user-friendly experience.

#Cultural Etiquette Considerations:
Understanding the importance of respecting cultural norms and providing information on cultural etiquette. This ensures that users like Maya have a respectful and immersive cultural experience.

TRAVELO

Travelo is my personal project. Travelo come from Travel and solo. I love traveling and every times, I travel by myself. I need to download a lot of application for activities, meet new people or find a host. So this is all in one application that will make travel much more fun.

More Detail...

Project Duration : 5 - 8 Febuary 2022

Responsibilities : wireframing, prototype, and mobile design

Who is our users?

Solo Travelers:

Digital Nomads:

Adventure Enthusiasts:

Budget Travelers:

Language Learners:

Photography Enthusiasts:

Challenge Moment

Data Accuracy and Reliability:

Ensuring that the information on activities, accommodations, and events provided in the app is accurate and up-to-date.

User Safety and Trust: Building trust among users regarding safety features and the reliability of accommodations, hosts, and activity recommendations.

Cultural Sensitivity: Ensuring that the app is culturally sensitive and respects local customs and norms.

Balancing Social Features: Balancing the social features of the app to cater to users who want to connect with others while respecting the preferences of those who prefer more solo experiences.

Language Barriers: Addressing language barriers for users traveling to regions where they may not be fluent in the local language.

Personalization without Overwhelm: Offering personalized recommendations without overwhelming users with too much information.

Legal and Compliance Issues: Navigating legal and compliance issues related to accommodations, event listings, and user safety regulations in different regions.

Persona?

User journey map

Site map

Before Start

As the initial design phase continued, I made sure to base screen designs on feedback and findings from the user research.

Low-fidelity prototype

Using the completed set of digital wireframes, I created a low-fidelity prototype. The primary user flow I connected was looking the inforamation and booking a ticket, so the prototype could be used in a usability study.

Design Time

Early designs allowed for some customization, but after the usability studies, I design for more information for users such as the point.Moreover, I increse font size and show more detail on nav bar

What did I Learn?

#Diverse User Preferences: Recognizing that solo travelers have diverse preferences and interests. Tailoring features to cater to both adventure seekers like Alex and cultural explorers like Maya ensures a broad appeal.

#Tech-Savviness Variations: Understanding that users fall on a spectrum of tech-savviness. Designing an application that accommodates both very tech-savvy users like Alex and moderately tech-savvy users like Maya involves clear interfaces and user-friendly features.

#Personalized Experiences: Acknowledging the importance of personalization in the app. Providing personalized dashboards with relevant content and activity suggestions enhances user engagement and satisfaction.

#Social Connection Importance: Recognizing the value of social features for users like Alex who seek adventure buddies and group activities. Balancing social features with the preferences of users like Maya who may prefer more solo experiences is crucial.

#Safety and Cultural Sensitivity: Learning the importance of safety features, especially for users engaged in adventurous activities. Ensuring cultural sensitivity and providing information on cultural etiquette are essential for a positive user experience.

#Real-Time Notifications: Understanding the significance of real-time notifications for users like Alex, who may want updates on adventure events and safety tips. This contributes to an interactive and dynamic user experience.

#Local Engagement Opportunities: Acknowledging the need for features that connect users with local communities. Providing language exchange opportunities, cultural language experiences, and connections with local guides enhances the travel experience.

#Balancing Information Overload: Recognizing the challenge of providing personalized recommendations without overwhelming users with too much information. Designing the app to balance customization with simplicity ensures a user-friendly experience.

#Cultural Etiquette Considerations: Understanding the importance of respecting cultural norms and providing information on cultural etiquette. This ensures that users like Maya have a respectful and immersive cultural experience.

User Safety and Trust:
Building trust among users regarding safety features and the reliability of accommodations, hosts, and activity recommendations.

Cultural Sensitivity:
Ensuring that the app is culturally sensitive and respects local customs and norms.

Balancing Social Features:
Balancing the social features of the app to cater to users who want to connect with others while respecting the preferences of those who prefer more solo experiences.

Language Barriers:
Addressing language barriers for users traveling to regions where they may not be fluent in the local language.

Personalization without Overwhelm:
Offering personalized recommendations without overwhelming users with too much information.

Legal and Compliance Issues:
Navigating legal and compliance issues related to accommodations, event listings, and user safety regulations in different regions.

#Diverse User Preferences:
Recognizing that solo travelers have diverse preferences and interests. Tailoring features to cater to both adventure seekers like Alex and cultural explorers like Maya ensures a broad appeal.

#Tech-Savviness Variations:
Understanding that users fall on a spectrum of tech-savviness. Designing an application that accommodates both very tech-savvy users like Alex and moderately tech-savvy users like Maya involves clear interfaces and user-friendly features.

#Personalized Experiences:
Acknowledging the importance of personalization in the app. Providing personalized dashboards with relevant content and activity suggestions enhances user engagement and satisfaction.

#Social Connection Importance:
Recognizing the value of social features for users like Alex who seek adventure buddies and group activities. Balancing social features with the preferences of users like Maya who may prefer more solo experiences is crucial.

#Safety and Cultural Sensitivity:
Learning the importance of safety features, especially for users engaged in adventurous activities. Ensuring cultural sensitivity and providing information on cultural etiquette are essential for a positive user experience.

#Real-Time Notifications:
Understanding the significance of real-time notifications for users like Alex, who may want updates on adventure events and safety tips. This contributes to an interactive and dynamic user experience.

#Local Engagement Opportunities:
Acknowledging the need for features that connect users with local communities. Providing language exchange opportunities, cultural language experiences, and connections with local guides enhances the travel experience.

#Balancing Information Overload:
Recognizing the challenge of providing personalized recommendations without overwhelming users with too much information. Designing the app to balance customization with simplicity ensures a user-friendly experience.

#Cultural Etiquette Considerations:
Understanding the importance of respecting cultural norms and providing information on cultural etiquette. This ensures that users like Maya have a respectful and immersive cultural experience.