Role
UX Designer
Timeline
2 weeks
(Summer 2024)
Tools Used
Figma
Background
This project was made for a UI/UX design course I took at UC Davis. As a solo UX design project, I used this as an opportunity to explore my design style. For this design, I was inspired by Airbnb's interface.
Problem
Our prompt was to design a mobile app that addresses a real life issue. As an incoming college senior that had a few roommates graduating (and taking their furniture with them), I chose to design an app that makes buying second hand furniture feel safer and easier.
Research Findings
In 2018
10 million tons
of furniture was sent to landfills
“It’s 100% reactive, it’s not proactive,”
- Former Facebook Marketplace Contractor speaking on Marketplace's safety features
Solution Prototypes
Onboarding
States the environmental benefit of buying used furniture
Explains how identity verification badges and chat feature can be used to feel more safe and secure when purchasing
Making an Item Offer
Filter by item type on the homepage
View item images, price, & description
View seller information and whether the seller has verified their identity
Easily send offers on items directly to sellers
Chat with sellers and review item offers
Selling an Item
List item details such as pick-up/drop-off preference, item condition, and location
View item listings on profile page
List free items to quickly dispose of furniture without sending it to a landfill