Simplifying the everyday life of skiers around the world
A group of collaborators and I teamed up to conceptualize the best navigation app for skiing. This project is based on the shared challenge of navigating an unknown ski resort as a group. How can skiers around the world plan skiing itineraries that take into account the level of each skier, the complexity of each trail, and can be used with heavy equipment? Let’s find out.
User research
3 proto personas created
7 users interviewed to create persona
1 persona confirmed: Jo
The project started with a few proto-personas in mind, which we confronted with reality through initial online market research, followed by user interviews. User interviews were conducted with users of all types: new and experienced skiers, men and women of all ages, with different socio-economic backgrounds, and varying levels of enjoyment of skiing. With these user interviews, we were able to narrow down our persona to one: Jo.
Jo is a single man who regularly goes skiing with his friends and sometimes goes skiing alone. He is a skilled skier and is a regular visitor at one ski resort, but he also enjoys exploring new resorts every year.
Conception & wireframing
Wireframing
Priority guide
Priority guide
The conception started with a benchmark. As there are established navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze on the market, I focused on understanding the standard pillars of navigation. I aim to create an interface that uses similar flows, so that users don’t need an adaptation period when using this app. Navigation should be seamless. Then, I moved on to the storyboard, priority guide, and wireframe, which you can see below.
Prototyping & user testing
3 user testing interviews
input on the experience and how to improve it received
Following the storyboard, I delved into the prototype. As a personal challenge, I pushed this prototype further than necessary to the finished UI, both as a learning experience and to share the vision with my collaborators.
The prototype includes the critical path of establishing one itinerary.
Continue user testing rounds
Expand the scope of features: sun exposure of slopes, improve visualization of additional itineraries, add extensive filters, include restaurants and bars, and much more!
Following the storyboard, I delved into the prototype. As a personal challenge, I pushed this prototype further than necessary to the finished UI, both as a learning experience and to share the vision with my collaborators.
The prototype includes the critical path of establishing one itinerary.
Project conclusion
Have a need for digital interfaces? Get in touch!
Simplifying the everyday life of skiers around the world
A group of collaborators and I teamed up to conceptualize the best navigation app for skiing. This project is based on the shared challenge of navigating an unknown ski resort as a group. How can skiers around the world plan skiing itineraries that take into account the level of each skier, the complexity of each trail, and can be used with heavy equipment? Let’s find out.
User research
3 user testing interviews
input on the experience and how to improve it received
The project started with a few proto-personas in mind, which we confronted with reality through initial online market research, followed by user interviews. User interviews were conducted with users of all types: new and experienced skiers, men and women of all ages, with different socio-economic backgrounds, and varying levels of enjoyment of skiing. With these user interviews, we were able to narrow down our persona to one: Jo.
Jo is a single man who regularly goes skiing with his friends and sometimes goes skiing alone. He is a skilled skier and is a regular visitor at one ski resort, but he also enjoys exploring new resorts every year.
Conception & wireframing
The conception started with a benchmark. As there are established navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze on the market, I focused on understanding the standard pillars of navigation. I aim to create an interface that uses similar flows, so that users don’t need an adaptation period when using this app. Navigation should be seamless. Then, I moved on to the storyboard, priority guide, and wireframe, which you can see below.
Priority guide
Priority guide
Wireframing
Prototyping & user testing
3 user testing interviews
input on the experience and how to improve it received
Following the storyboard, I delved into the prototype. As a personal challenge, I pushed this prototype further than necessary to the finished UI, both as a learning experience and to share the vision with my collaborators.
The prototype includes the critical path of establishing one itinerary.
Project conclusion
Continue user testing rounds
Expand the scope of features: sun exposure of slopes, improve visualization of additional itineraries, add extensive filters, include restaurants and bars, and much more!
Following the storyboard, I delved into the prototype. As a personal challenge, I pushed this prototype further than necessary to the finished UI, both as a learning experience and to share the vision with my collaborators.
The prototype includes the critical path of establishing one itinerary.
Have a need for digital interfaces? Get in touch!
Simplifying the everyday life of skiers around the world
User research
Conception & wireframing
Prototyping & user testing
Conclusion
A group of collaborators and I teamed up to conceptualize the best navigation app for skiing. This project is based on the shared challenge of navigating an unknown ski resort as a group. How can skiers around the world plan skiing itineraries that take into account the level of each skier, the complexity of each trail, and can be used with heavy equipment? Let’s find out.
The conception started with a benchmark. As there are established navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze on the market, I focused on understanding the standard pillars of navigation. I aim to create an interface that uses similar flows, so that users don’t need an adaptation period when using this app. Navigation should be seamless. Then, I moved on to the storyboard, and then the priority guide and wireframe, which you can see below.
Continue user testing rounds
Expand the scope of features: sun exposure of slopes, improve visualization of additional itineraries, add extensive filters, include restaurants and bars, and much more!
With this prototype, we are currently conducting additional rounds of user testing. Afterward, I will consolidate the list of improvements and prioritize them for a second iteration.
The first additional features should include adding sun exposure of slopes, improving visualization of additional itineraries, adding extensive filters, including restaurants and bars, and much more!
3 proto personas created
7 users interviewed for the persona
1 persona confirmed: Jo
The project started with a few proto-personas in mind, which we confronted to reality through initial online market research, followed by user interviews. User interviews were conducted with users of all types: new and experienced skiers, men and women of all ages, with different socio-economic backgrounds, and varying levels of enjoyment of skiing. With these user interviews, we were able to narrow down our persona to one: Jo.
Jo is a single man who regularly goes skiing with his friends and sometimes goes skiing alone. He is a skilled skier and is a regular visitor at one ski resort, but he also enjoys exploring new resorts every year.
3 user testing interviews
Input on the experience and how to improve it received
Following the storyboard, I delved into the prototype. As a personal challenge, I pushed this prototype further than necessary to an, almost finished UI, both as a learning experience and to share the vision with my collaborators.
The prototype includes the critical path of establishing one itinerary.
Have a need for digital interfaces? Get in touch!
Wireframing
Prototype