Likoot App
An application that provides information about gathering plants - where they grow, gathering seasons, plant properties, and more. Additionally, the application features a blog where users can ask questions, recommend foraging spots, and share recipes.
An application that provides information about gathering plants - where they grow, gathering seasons, plant properties, and more. Additionally, the application features a blog where users can ask questions, recommend foraging spots, and share recipes.
My Role
Reserch, Design, Prototype
Reserch, Design, Prototype
Goals
Make gathering accessible
Accessible information about gathering plants
gathering enthusiasts community
Make gathering accessible
Accessible information about gathering plants
gathering enthusiasts community
framework
freelance project
freelance project
Tools
Figma
illustrator
Figma
illustrator
the Callenges
Understand what information is required for plant gathering and how to make the information accessible.
Understand what information is required for plant gathering and how to make the information accessible.
Create an intuitive process for adding a gathering location that includes all the necessary information.
Create an intuitive process for adding a gathering location that includes all the necessary information.
Personas
Creating a gathering app involves a deep understanding of the target audience and their needs, especially those who lack experience.
Ana kritki
Ana kritki
22 years old. Back from the big trip two weeks ago.
Motivation
Feeling the need to connect with nature and starting to be interested in gathering. She wants to cook healthy food from nature.
Motivation
Feeling the need to connect with nature and starting to be interested in gathering. She wants to cook healthy food from nature.
Pain Points
Struggling to find information about plants and which parts of the plant can be used.
Pain Points
Struggling to find information about plants and which parts of the plant can be used.
Omer Cohen
Omer Cohen
35 years old. Married with 2 daughters. Guitar teacher.
35 years old. Married with 2 daughters. Guitar teacher.
Motivation
Wants to teach his daughters how to forage, and most of the household diet will come from gathering.
Motivation
He wants to manage his schedule and balance his university studies and part-time job commitments.
Pain Points
Sometimes finds plants that seem suitable for gathering but has difficulty finding information regularly, which is hindering him.
Pain Points
Sometimes finds plants that seem suitable for gathering but has difficulty finding information regularly, which is hindering him.
Neama Chen
Neama Chen
47 years old, a mother of two, and a foraging guide.
47 years old, a mother of two, and a foraging guide.
Motivation
Enjoys sharing her knowledge about plants and introducing people to the field.
Motivation
He wants to manage his schedule and balance his university studies and part-time job commitments.
Pain Points
Unable to find the platform to share her knowledge and expand the community.
Pain Points
Unable to find the platform to share her knowledge and expand the community.
Research findings
The research included conducting interviews and in-depth research of Facebook groups to gain a comprehensive understanding of the needs of potential users. This enables me to address needs that are currently not met. The main findings were:
The research included conducting interviews and in-depth research of Facebook groups to gain a comprehensive understanding of the needs of potential users. This enables me to address needs that are currently not met. The main findings were:
Infomation
Information about the plant should include the gathering season, yield, ownership (if private), accessibility, and more.
Information about the plant should include the gathering season, yield, ownership (if private), accessibility, and more.
Blog
A space for sharing information and asking questions to build a community.
A space for sharing information and asking questions to build a community.
Adding information
Adding information about the plant - Users enjoy sharing information.
Adding information about the plant - Users enjoy sharing information.
Solutions
A page of information about the plant with all the detailed data.
A page of information about the plant with all the detailed data.
Additional information about the plant can be found in the comments, on the "plants" page, or in the blog.
Additional information about the plant can be found in the comments, on the "plants" page, or in the blog.
Simple addition process with division into sections.
Simple addition process with division into sections.
Simple addition process with division into sections, Clear categories and Option to add text.
Simple addition process with division into sections, Clear categories and Option to add text.
information architecture
information architecture
In order for navigation within the application to be convenient and accessible, I divided the application into five sections in the menu. Each one has features and corresponding functionalities related to the topic.
In order for navigation within the application to be convenient and accessible, I divided the application into five sections in the menu. Each one has features and corresponding functionalities related to the topic.
User Interface
In order to facilitate the user, I chose to characterize and design the application to be accessible and intuitive. In every section of the application, there is a simple flow that allows the user to navigate easily.
In order to facilitate the user, I chose to characterize and design the application to be accessible and intuitive. In every section of the application, there is a simple flow that allows the user to navigate easily.
gathering
gathering information
From the home page (the map), you can enter the tabs of gathering plants. Each tab leads to a page with information about the plant and a link for navigation to the gathering location.
From the home page (the map), you can enter the tabs of gathering plants. Each tab leads to a page with information about the plant and a link for navigation to the gathering location.
blog
Social media
The blog allows discussion and recommendations among gathering, creating a community for everyone involved in the field.
The blog allows discussion and recommendations among gathering, creating a community for everyone involved in the field.
information
plant page
The page provides comprehensive information about the plant - its properties, gathering seasons, and more. The user can edit and add information.
The page provides comprehensive information about the plant - its properties, gathering seasons, and more. The user can edit and add information.
information
plant page
The page provides comprehensive information about the plant - its properties, gathering seasons, and more. The user can edit and add information.
Add new gathering Location
Add new gathering Location
Short and intuitive process for adding a plant on the map, including categorization and clear fill-in fields for text.
Short and intuitive process for adding a plant on the map, including categorization and clear fill-in fields for text.
User settings
User settings
The user can control his profile settings and customize them according to his needs.
The user can control his profile settings and customize them according to his needs.
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