ThredBud
A mobile app that identifies the durability of materials to help shoppers choose longer-lasting items and be more sustainable.
Role
UX Designer
Timeline
48hr Hackathon | 2024
Team
2 Designers
Overview
Overview
Overview
Project Brief
ThredBud was a mobile app prototype winning 6th place among 425 participants and 68 projects at KatyYouthHacks 2023.
Project Brief
ThredBud was a mobile app prototype winning 6th place among 425 participants and 68 projects at KatyYouthHacks 2023.
Project Brief
ThredBud was a mobile app prototype winning 6th place among 425 participants and 68 projects at KatyYouthHacks 2023.
Problem Statement
Many desire to be more eco-friendly but struggle to do it. Our fabric scanner app makes sustainable living easy by educating users and simplifying eco-conscious choices.
Problem Statement
Many desire to be more eco-friendly but struggle to do it. Our fabric scanner app makes sustainable living easy by educating users and simplifying eco-conscious choices.
Problem Statement
Many desire to be more eco-friendly but struggle to do it. Our fabric scanner app makes sustainable living easy by educating users and simplifying eco-conscious choices.
What I worked on
I designed and prototyped an efficient fabric scanning process with features for viewing summaries, bookmarking scans, and accessing resources, while also creating a compelling brand identity and design system.
What I worked on
I designed and prototyped an efficient fabric scanning process with features for viewing summaries, bookmarking scans, and accessing resources, while also creating a compelling brand identity and design system.
What I worked on
I designed and prototyped an efficient fabric scanning process with features for viewing summaries, bookmarking scans, and accessing resources, while also creating a compelling brand identity and design system.
DISCOVER
Cheap clothing loses quality after few washes and wears.
To understand what people prioritize when shopping for clothing, we conducted surveys and received 39 responses from those mainly 18-34.
DISCOVER
Cheap clothing loses quality after few washes and wears.
To understand what people prioritize when shopping for clothing, we conducted surveys and received 39 responses from those mainly 18-34.
DISCOVER
Cheap clothing loses quality after few washes and wears.
To understand what people prioritize when shopping for clothing, we conducted surveys and received 39 responses from those mainly 18-34.
SYNTHESIS
Targeting users who may not actively seek out sustainable products.
People had different methods of choosing and caring for their clothing, so we grouped pain points related to finding durable clothing and maintaining its quality.
01 Searching: people judge quality by visual cues such as look and feel
02 Maintenance: more convenient to buy a new item than to repair
SYNTHESIS
Targeting users who may not actively seek out sustainable products.
People had different methods of choosing and caring for their clothing, so we grouped pain points related to finding durable clothing and maintaining its quality.
01 Searching: people judge quality by visual cues such as look and feel
02 Maintenance: more convenient to buy a new item than to repair
SYNTHESIS
Targeting users who may not actively seek out sustainable products.
People had different methods of choosing and caring for their clothing, so we grouped pain points related to finding durable clothing and maintaining its quality.
01 Searching: people judge quality by visual cues such as look and feel
02 Maintenance: more convenient to buy a new item than to repair
DEFINE
How might we help users find higher quality products and encourage sustainable practices?
Our survey made clear that the majority of people don't go out of their way to find something "environmentally friendly". We used these pain points to create a simple yet informative tool for choosing clothes.
DEFINE
How might we help users find higher quality products and encourage sustainable practices?
Our survey made clear that the majority of people don't go out of their way to find something "environmentally friendly". We used these pain points to create a simple yet informative tool for choosing clothes.
DEFINE
How might we help users find higher quality products and encourage sustainable practices?
Our survey made clear that the majority of people don't go out of their way to find something "environmentally friendly". We used these pain points to create a simple yet informative tool for choosing clothes.
SOLUTION
A scanner app to identify the quality of different materials, provide care tips, and include resources for alteration/tailor shops
SOLUTION
A scanner app to identify the quality of different materials, provide care tips, and include resources for alteration/tailor shops
SOLUTION
A scanner app to identify the quality of different materials, provide care tips, and include resources for alteration/tailor shops
IDEATE
Determining key features.
Working with another designer, we initially had very different end goals for the app at first, but we used our research to justify and align our goals for the app.
Our survey determined that people judge quality in a variety of ways, thus I proposed making our goal be to educating users so they can make their own decisions.
IDEATE
Determining key features.
Working with another designer, we initially had very different end goals for the app at first, but we used our research to justify and align our goals for the app.
Our survey determined that people judge quality in a variety of ways, thus I proposed making our goal be to educating users so they can make their own decisions.
IDEATE
Determining key features.
Working with another designer, we initially had very different end goals for the app at first, but we used our research to justify and align our goals for the app.
Our survey determined that people judge quality in a variety of ways, thus I proposed making our goal be to educating users so they can make their own decisions.
DESIGN SYSTEM
Communicating sustainability visually.
I chose gradients and a sans-serif font with our color palette to evoke an eco, natural and friendly feel with the app.
DESIGN SYSTEM
Communicating sustainability visually.
I chose gradients and a sans-serif font with our color palette to evoke an eco, natural and friendly feel with the app.
DESIGN SYSTEM
Communicating sustainability visually.
I chose gradients and a sans-serif font with our color palette to evoke an eco, natural and friendly feel with the app.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Material Scanner
When looking at a fabric tag, shoppers can take a picture and see what the durability rating of the fabric or combination of fabrics, and care tips to keep them long-lasting.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Material Scanner
When looking at a fabric tag, shoppers can take a picture and see what the durability rating of the fabric or combination of fabrics, and care tips to keep them long-lasting.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Material Scanner
When looking at a fabric tag, shoppers can take a picture and see what the durability rating of the fabric or combination of fabrics, and care tips to keep them long-lasting.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Stich Scanner
Taking a picture of a clothing's stitching will provide a durability rating and a description of the stitching's quality.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Stich Scanner
Taking a picture of a clothing's stitching will provide a durability rating and a description of the stitching's quality.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Stich Scanner
Taking a picture of a clothing's stitching will provide a durability rating and a description of the stitching's quality.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Repair and Tailors Nearby
The "Repair" tab allows users to easily search repair shops or tailors nearby, encouraging people to repurpose their clothes before getting rid of them.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Repair and Tailors Nearby
The "Repair" tab allows users to easily search repair shops or tailors nearby, encouraging people to repurpose their clothes before getting rid of them.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Repair and Tailors Nearby
The "Repair" tab allows users to easily search repair shops or tailors nearby, encouraging people to repurpose their clothes before getting rid of them.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Saved Fabrics
If users want to refer to the best care practices of a fabric, they can bookmark any fabric to make it easily accessible from the homepage.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Saved Fabrics
If users want to refer to the best care practices of a fabric, they can bookmark any fabric to make it easily accessible from the homepage.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Saved Fabrics
If users want to refer to the best care practices of a fabric, they can bookmark any fabric to make it easily accessible from the homepage.
REFLECTION
Key takeaways
01 Be flexible and compromise.
In navigating short time constraints, I learned to leverage research findings to justify design decisions. Collaborating with another designer also challenged me to communicate more thoroughly to ensure a shared understanding of my design objectives.
02 Balance product goals with target audience goals.
Since our research showed less than half of people prioritized sustainability when shopping, I had to cater our app to appeal to that audience while still preserving the ultimate goal of promoting sustainability. By creating an app that could seamlessly be implemented into their existing habits, I aligned with our target audience’s goals of making sustainability promotion practical and appealing in their daily lives.
REFLECTION
Key takeaways
01 Be flexible and compromise.
In navigating short time constraints, I learned to leverage research findings to justify design decisions. Collaborating with another designer also challenged me to communicate more thoroughly to ensure a shared understanding of my design objectives.
02 Balance product goals with target audience goals.
Since our research showed less than half of people prioritized sustainability when shopping, I had to cater our app to appeal to that audience while still preserving the ultimate goal of promoting sustainability. By creating an app that could seamlessly be implemented into their existing habits, I aligned with our target audience’s goals of making sustainability promotion practical and appealing in their daily lives.
REFLECTION
Key takeaways
01 Be flexible and compromise.
In navigating short time constraints, I learned to leverage research findings to justify design decisions. Collaborating with another designer also challenged me to communicate more thoroughly to ensure a shared understanding of my design objectives.
02 Balance product goals with target audience goals.
Since our research showed less than half of people prioritized sustainability when shopping, I had to cater our app to appeal to that audience while still preserving the ultimate goal of promoting sustainability. By creating an app that could seamlessly be implemented into their existing habits, I aligned with our target audience’s goals of making sustainability promotion practical and appealing in their daily lives.