Travel Buddy
A warm and helpful travel companion mobile app that not only assists in exploration and planning of trips but also guides you seamlessly throughout your journey. Crafted to alleviate travel stress, this app takes care of the details and recommends the finest destinations, ensuring a worry-free adventure.
Figma Prototype
Project
Group Academic Project
Role
UI UX | Prototyping
Medium
Mobile
Date
June 2023
Contributors
Jingru M, Song Y, Runling O, Wenjun S, Chiyu Z
Not just another travel app…
Our goal was to merge the structured nature of travel packages with the flexibility of personalised planning, creating an all-encompassing travel companion. But it doesn't stop there – with 'Explore', you can follow along a fellow travellers' itineraries or showcase your perfect plan for the world to see.
What stands out…
The standout features of the application lie in its remarkable adaptability, allowing users to modify AI generated trip plans, and the option to select plans crafted by fellow travellers. These functionalities add a unique layer of customisation and community-driven travel experiences.
Jumping into Figma…
The information architecture and user flow serve as the blueprint for our application, providing a solid foundation for screen design. Drawing insights from various travel apps, I combined their standout features to craft an intuitive layout for seamless plan creation and exploration.
Layout Iterations
And it all comes together…
After careful research and creating basic versions, we refined how users move through the app and designed its building blocks. Now, all these elements come together to form a detailed and polished version of the app that's ready for testing.
Meanwhile, in the background…
Understanding the needs and experiences of our target users paved the way for crafting a purposeful application. We carefully considered their pain points in order to shape the structure and features of the app, ensuring a seamless and user-centric experience.
The designs were based on deep insights of user needs gathered when asked about their ultimate travel app wishlist.
User Personas, by Wenjun S
User Journey Map, by Wenjun S
We tested it…
The project received fantastic feedback from both professors and colleagues. The test results were especially promising, as participants found it easy to navigate the application and effortlessly completed all assigned tasks.