Odyssey

The travel app for remote workers

ROLE
Mobile Designer
Mobile Developer
TIMELINE
2023 Jan - Jun
SKILLS
Visual design
Product Design
Checkout the competition

Competitor Analysis

Airbnb

A popular online marketplace for short and long-term home stays and experiences.

Features:

✦ Seamless booking process with detailed listings and filters.

✦ Offers personalized recommendations based on user activity.

TripAdvisor

An online travel agency with user-generated content.

Features:

✦ User reviews and ratings are a core feature of TripAdvisor.

✦ Planning tools, allow users to create and organize their itineraries.

Our Standout Offerings

Our platform is designed specifically for remote workers, providing everything they need for seamless travel planning and productivity on the go.

✦ All-in-One Booking: Flights, accommodations, and experiences in one place.
✦ Remote-Worker Focused: Recommendations based on wifi quality, workspaces, time zones, and local events.
✦ Personalization Survey: Tailored travel suggestions through a quick, targeted survey.

User Research

Research Approach

We conducted an initial user survey to gain feedback on the in-app trip suggestion survey and the overall branding. However, because of the tight timeline of the project and the start-up being in the very early stages, we had to work with secondary research mostly Sources for this secondary research included industry reports from Nielsen Norman Group, competitor analysis,  and reading reviews and user feedback for competitors. Additionally, we reviewed academic papers on human-computer interaction and user experience design.

Industry Reports: Leveraged insights from Nielsen Norman Group.
Competitor Analysis: Analyzed reviews and feedback from competitor platforms.
Academic Review: Studied papers on human-computer interaction and user experience design.

Our Users' Needs

User Requirements

Our platform is designed specifically for remote workers, providing everything they need for seamless travel planning and productivity on the go.

✦ Adaptable options for flights, stays, and experiences.
✦ Access to local workspaces and reliable accommodations.
✦ Personalized travel suggestions to enhance their journey.

Designing to development

Main Design Features

Accommodations

powered by AI, the focus is on providing a personalized experience. This section curates options that match the user's specific work and lifestyle needs.

Survey and Itinerary

The survey of the travel app enhances personalization by gathering detailed information about the user’s preferences.

Booking

Booking options make it easy for users to reserve accommodations, transportation, working spaces, all in one place.

In depth look

Design Details

Results and Impact

Outcome and Impact

Our app successfully advanced to Apple TestFlight for further user testing. My team and I designed and developed over 30 screens, turning our vision into a reality.

Positive Feedback: Users praised the app's intuitiveness and functionality.
University Recognition: Our work garnered interest from UC Irvine's entrepreneurial center during our public presentation.
✦ Start-Up Beginnings: We transformed a dream into the foundation of a promising start-up.

Takeaways

My Take Aways

This project was an incredible learning experience, working with a talented team that was always ready to collaborate and support one another. I gained valuable insights into what it takes to build a successful start-up and grew significantly in several areas.

Team Collaboration: Worked with a highly engaged and supportive team.
Skill Development: Enhanced visual design and user research capabilities.
Innovative Thinking: Pushed beyond conventional methods, embracing new approaches.
Reflection: I wished for more time to fully realize the Odyssey app's potential.

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