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My Stavropol

2024

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UI DESIGN
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Mobile App & Landing page

( project )

A guide to events and popular places in the Stavropol region.

A mobile application and landing page developed for the Ministry of Tourism of the Stavropol region to provide residents and tourists with a convenient guide to events and popular places in the region. The app features the ability to add events and places to favorites, as well as a built-in calendar for travel planning. This project is an MVP and will be expanded in 2025.

( project goals )

( research )

To create a convenient and functional product, the following research was conducted to understand user needs and enhance the overall user experience.

01

Competitor Analysis

Identified the strengths and weaknesses of existing travel applications, which helped define key features for the product.

02

User Interviews

Discussions on user needs and expectations helped shape a more intuitive interface and relevant functionality.

03

Usability Testing

The prototype was tested, leading to improvements in navigation, event cards, and calendar functionality.

Key Competitors

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Patreon

Simple monetization, stable subscription system, user-friendly interface for creators.

Limited page customization, focus solely on subscriptions.

Teachly.ai can offer deeper profile personalization and a wider range of services (courses, webinars, one-on-one calls).

Kajabi

Comprehensive tools for creating courses and selling digital products.

High subscription costs, complex interface for beginners.

Teachly.ai can stand out with a more affordable and beginner-friendly solution.

Teachable

Intuitive interface for creating and selling courses.

Limited audience interaction features.

Teachly.ai can combine course management with engagement tools like community features.

Thinkific

Well-developed analytics, flexible course setup.

Limited tools for audience interaction.

Teachly.ai can offer built-in communication tools (chats, forums).

OnlyFans

Strong monetization tools, direct interaction with subscribers.

Content type restrictions, no educational or course features.

Teachly.ai can attract a professional audience by offering structured content and educational tools.

TripAdvisor

Strengths
Extensive database of places and events. User reviews, ratings, and photos. Global reach.
Weaknesses
Lack of regional localization. Complex for finding current events. No built-in planning tools.
Opportunities
Adding features for working with local attractions and unique offers.

KudaGo

Strengths
Up-to-date event listings with filters by category and date. User-friendly interface for event search.
Weaknesses
Limited coverage of smaller regions. No interaction with local businesses. Lack of integration with external services.
Opportunities
Expanding coverage to regional locations. Adding support for local partnerships.

2GIS

Strengths
Detailed information about places (addresses, contacts, routes). Offline mode. Simple and clear navigation.
Weaknesses
Focused on urban infrastructure, lacks tourism content. No current event listings or entertainment-related content.
Opportunities
Expanding tourist content and providing deeper integration with local attractions.

Name & Age

Current Process

Pain Points

Expectations

Insight

Alexey, 34 years

Uses Google Maps and social media, manually saves places.

Time-consuming process of gathering information from different sources.

Convenient place search and the ability to save everything in one place.

Users want a unified solution combining place search and travel planning.

Olga, 29 years

Uses TripAdvisor and friends’ recommendations, plans trips using phone notes.

Hard to find unique, lesser-known places; no regional recommendations.

Recommendations of local places not covered by typical tourist guides.

Users value unique experiences beyond mass tourism.

Dmitry, 40 years

Reads articles, blogs, and watches videos, writes down lists in a notebook.

Outdated information about working hours and contact details.

Up-to-date information on hours, contacts, and integration with navigation.

Reliable data increases trust in the product.

Anna, 36 years

Combines online maps with spontaneous discoveries, plans trips on the go.

Inconvenient to plan routes between multiple points.

Ability to create routes with automatic navigation.

The app should offer route suggestions between selected points.

Sergey, 25 years

Uses social media and friends’ recommendations, manually builds routes in maps.

No quick way to find current events in the region.

Filtering options for places and events by interests.

Users need filters and quick access to relevant information.

( identified hypotheses  )

( prototypes )

The creation of prototypes was based on user research and identified hypotheses. The goal was to validate and refine the interface to address key issues.

01

Creating Wireframes

Low-fidelity wireframes were developed to test the functionality and structure of the interface without visual distractions.

02

Analysis of User Scenarios

Key interaction stages, such as place search, information retrieval, and route planning, were analyzed. Weak points were identified and addressed.

02

Prototype Testing

Interactive prototypes were tested with users. The feedback received confirmed several hypotheses and guided further product improvements.

( design concept and landing page )

A unique brand identity was developed for the project, reflecting the cultural and geographical features of the Stavropol region.

( results )

Based on the developed brand book, app mockups were created that fully reflect the brand identity and core values of the project.

01

Mockup Development

Detailed mockups of all key screens were created, fully integrating the brand identity (colors, fonts, graphics). The mockups are designed to ensure both usability and visual appeal.

02

Testing and Improvement

Most of the hypotheses were confirmed through prototype testing. The interface was refined based on feedback, enhancing the overall user experience.

03

Implementation and Plans

The mockups, along with detailed guidelines, were handed over to the development team for accurate implementation. The app is currently undergoing content filling, with a second release featuring expanded functionality planned for 2025.

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