Branding
Branding
Branding
Enhancing user engagement by integrating bartering with financial education
Enhancing user engagement by integrating bartering with financial education
Enhancing user engagement by integrating bartering with financial education



WORKFLOW
Understanding User Needs
Market Analysis
Concept Development
User Interface & Experience Design
Implement & Maintain
TEAM
Yana Ivanov
Christian Smeltzer
TIMELINE
2017-2019
PRODUCT
Swade Inc.
WORKFLOW
Understanding User Needs
Market Analysis
Concept Development
User Interface & Experience Design
Implement & Maintain
TEAM
Yana Ivanov
Christian Smeltzer
TIMELINE
2017-2019
PRODUCT
Swade Inc.
WORKFLOW
Understanding User Needs
Market Analysis
Concept Development
User Interface & Experience Design
Implement & Maintain
TEAM
Yana Ivanov
Christian Smeltzer
TIMELINE
2017-2019
PRODUCT
Swade Inc.
Metrics
BUSINESS
Adoption Rate
User Engagement
Customer Satisfaction
Operational Efficiency
ROI
USERS
Small Business Owners
College Students
Eco-Conscious Consumers
Budget-Conscious Individuals
Metrics
BUSINESS
Adoption Rate
User Engagement
Customer Satisfaction
Operational Efficiency
ROI
USERS
Small Business Owners
College Students
Eco-Conscious Consumers
Budget-Conscious Individuals
Metrics
BUSINESS
Adoption Rate
User Engagement
Customer Satisfaction
Operational Efficiency
ROI
USERS
Small Business Owners
College Students
Eco-Conscious Consumers
Budget-Conscious Individuals
Research
Research is the cornerstone of any successful design project. It involves diving deep into understanding the problem at hand, the target audience, and the competitive landscape. By immersing myself in user interviews, surveys, and data analysis, I was able to uncover valuable insights that guided the direction of the Swade app development. This phase allowed me to empathize with users, identify pain points, and gather crucial information that informed the subsequent stages of the project.
Research
Research is the cornerstone of any successful design project. It involves diving deep into understanding the problem at hand, the target audience, and the competitive landscape. By immersing myself in user interviews, surveys, and data analysis, I was able to uncover valuable insights that guided the direction of the Swade app development. This phase allowed me to empathize with users, identify pain points, and gather crucial information that informed the subsequent stages of the project.
Research
Research is the cornerstone of any successful design project. It involves diving deep into understanding the problem at hand, the target audience, and the competitive landscape. By immersing myself in user interviews, surveys, and data analysis, I was able to uncover valuable insights that guided the direction of the Swade app development. This phase allowed me to empathize with users, identify pain points, and gather crucial information that informed the subsequent stages of the project.



Ideation
The ideation phase is where creativity flourishes, and innovative solutions start to take shape. Armed with the insights gained from research, I embarked on brainstorming sessions, sketching ideas, and creating wireframes to visualize the user journey. By fostering a collaborative environment and embracing a design thinking approach, I was able to generate a plethora of concepts and refine them iteratively. This iterative process not only sparked new ideas but also ensured that each concept was aligned with the project goals and user needs.
Ideation
The ideation phase is where creativity flourishes, and innovative solutions start to take shape. Armed with the insights gained from research, I embarked on brainstorming sessions, sketching ideas, and creating wireframes to visualize the user journey. By fostering a collaborative environment and embracing a design thinking approach, I was able to generate a plethora of concepts and refine them iteratively. This iterative process not only sparked new ideas but also ensured that each concept was aligned with the project goals and user needs.
Ideation
The ideation phase is where creativity flourishes, and innovative solutions start to take shape. Armed with the insights gained from research, I embarked on brainstorming sessions, sketching ideas, and creating wireframes to visualize the user journey. By fostering a collaborative environment and embracing a design thinking approach, I was able to generate a plethora of concepts and refine them iteratively. This iterative process not only sparked new ideas but also ensured that each concept was aligned with the project goals and user needs.
Design
Design is where the magic happens – where ideas are transformed into tangible products that delight users. Leveraging the ideation phase outputs, I delved into creating high-fidelity prototypes, selecting color schemes, defining typography, and refining interactions. By paying attention to accessibility, user experience, and visual aesthetics, I crafted a seamless interface that not only looked stunning but also functioned intuitively. Iterative feedback loops and user testing played a crucial role in refining the design, ensuring that it resonated with users and addressed their pain points effectively.
Design
Design is where the magic happens – where ideas are transformed into tangible products that delight users. Leveraging the ideation phase outputs, I delved into creating high-fidelity prototypes, selecting color schemes, defining typography, and refining interactions. By paying attention to accessibility, user experience, and visual aesthetics, I crafted a seamless interface that not only looked stunning but also functioned intuitively. Iterative feedback loops and user testing played a crucial role in refining the design, ensuring that it resonated with users and addressed their pain points effectively.
Design
Design is where the magic happens – where ideas are transformed into tangible products that delight users. Leveraging the ideation phase outputs, I delved into creating high-fidelity prototypes, selecting color schemes, defining typography, and refining interactions. By paying attention to accessibility, user experience, and visual aesthetics, I crafted a seamless interface that not only looked stunning but also functioned intuitively. Iterative feedback loops and user testing played a crucial role in refining the design, ensuring that it resonated with users and addressed their pain points effectively.



Validation
Validation is the litmus test that determines the success of a design project. Through usability testing, A/B testing, and feedback sessions, I was able to gather valuable insights from real users and identify areas for improvement. By closely analyzing user behavior, gathering feedback, and iterating on the design based on user preferences, I was able to validate the design decisions and ensure that the Swade app met user expectations. This constant feedback loop not only validated the design choices but also paved the way for continuous improvement and user satisfaction.
Validation
Validation is the litmus test that determines the success of a design project. Through usability testing, A/B testing, and feedback sessions, I was able to gather valuable insights from real users and identify areas for improvement. By closely analyzing user behavior, gathering feedback, and iterating on the design based on user preferences, I was able to validate the design decisions and ensure that the Swade app met user expectations. This constant feedback loop not only validated the design choices but also paved the way for continuous improvement and user satisfaction.
Validation
Validation is the litmus test that determines the success of a design project. Through usability testing, A/B testing, and feedback sessions, I was able to gather valuable insights from real users and identify areas for improvement. By closely analyzing user behavior, gathering feedback, and iterating on the design based on user preferences, I was able to validate the design decisions and ensure that the Swade app met user expectations. This constant feedback loop not only validated the design choices but also paved the way for continuous improvement and user satisfaction.