OddityQuest - Seeking That Touch of Uniqueness in the City

Discover urban oddities: abandoned sites, art, hidden alleys. Unveil city's unique charm with OddityQuest app.

OddityQuest UIUX project image.
Project source

Personal Project

Date of Completion

2021/08/17-2021/09/11

Project Type

UI/UX Design

Main Techs

Figma

Introduction

OddityQuest is an ingeniously crafted product dedicated to aiding users in uncovering subtly 'unconventional' elements within the cityscape through a digital approach. Abandoned buildings, ghost towns, flea markets, art installations, urban graffiti, distinctive streets and alleys... These could encompass transient instances or concealed treasures that have long awaited discovery amidst the urban landscape.

Starting the Project

I believe that urban landscapes are not limited to the perfectly maintained and clean elements. Factories, abandoned railways, flea markets, ghost markets, expansive forests, unfinished buildings... they all exist around us, yet we often remain unaware of their presence or choose to overlook them.

While I often appreciate the technological, tidy, and industrial aesthetics of urban environments, I also occasionally seek a change of scenery – exploring the wild, decrepit, post-apocalyptic, and unconventional. These places possess their own unique beauty.

Brainstorm

OddityQuest app brainstorming.

User Segmentation

People who have a lot of clothes, intend to manage their wardrobe, and have outfit coordination needs.

OddityQuest app user segmentation.

User Persona

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Empathy Map

OddityQuest app empathy map.

Storyboard

OddityQuest app storyboard.

Problem Definition and Challenges

OddityQuest app user needs and objectives.

Functional Architecture

OddityQuest app functional architecture.

User Workflow

OddityQuest app user workflow.

Sketch

OddityQuest app sketch.

Wireframe

OddityQuest app wireframe.

Color Palette

OddityQuest app design style.

Logo Design

OddityQuest app design style.

Prototype

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OddityQuest app prototype background.

Summary

Initially, my mind was brimming with numerous ideas; however, as the project matured, I opted for a considerable simplification. The project's complexity isn't profound; its core objective revolves around aiding urban enthusiasts in discovering captivating locales. Yet, as I delved further into the project, my research revealed that many of these sites might remain concealed from the general public. Urban explorers appear to quietly cultivate their passion.

Upon project completion, a sense lingered that there might exist some design shortcomings. The project itself maintains a relative straightforwardness, with an uncomplicated user flow. Yet, the finer nuances seem to lack refinement at present.