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My Role
UX Researcher
UX Designer
UI Designer
Tools
Duration
On going
Worked Alongside
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Parents felt more confident planning nature outings, kids were curious and engaged, and educators praised the app’s educational value.
Challenge
Children's knowledge of their local nature and environment is declining. How can we inspire children to explore and connect with their local nature?
Outcome
NaTour App
Finds suitable tours
Accompanies the tours
Gives tips & inspiration
Logbook
Free printable
Accompany the tours
Customisable
Method Tool Box
What tools did we use for a 16 weeks project?
Research:
Interviews
Surveys
Shadowing
Articles and Books
Creation:
Prompting
Iteration
Testing
The visual design aimed to create an engaging, calming experience that encourages outdoor exploration without overwhelming users with digital elements. Key choices included:
Keep Everything Seamless and Scalable
To maintain consistency and scalability, a modular design system using Material Design was created. This approach enabled both developers and designers to work more efficiently by reusing UI components rather than building from scratch each time. With the app featuring multiple interactive elements like maps, challenges, and offline booklets, a unified design system ensured a cohesive look and feel across all components.
What I Learned
Designing for parents means understanding that their ultimate goal is to spend valuable, stress-free time with their children. By stepping outside the box and creating a UI that is simple, intuitive, and non-distracting, I learned that we can show we care not only about engaging children but also about helping parents create wonderful, meaningful moments with their families.
Next Steps
Collaborate with Forest Forester for more secure safe routes for families and expand the project to cover larger regions for broader impact
