"Green Connection" Website
Green Connection is an excellent example of an organization
that focuses on making positive impact on the environment.
Green Connection service provide consulting services that are
interested in reusing, recycling and reducing their waste.
Purpose of "Green Connection" is to create a more sustainable future.
The problem:
Americans generate more waste than any other nation in the world with 4.5 pounds of waste per individual daily.
Government agencies and organizations have difficulties in finding relevant information about waste management practices
of disposal methods and recycling guidelines.
There are a limited number of services available to assist individuals and companies with waste utilization.
Lack of information results in population not being informed about types of waste recycling, composting, or disposal of waste
in landfills.
The goal:
The goal is to create a functional website that provides clear concise information about waste management practices.
Providing resources, guidelines for recycling and waste disposal methods helps user reduce their environmental impact.
Objective is to offer practical solutions for companies or individual users on ways to reduce waste and create environmental
awareness.
Design an interactive platform would be a valuable tool allowing users to learn about utilization, disposal and reduce waste in
eco friendly way.
My Role:
My role is to design an intuitive user-friendly interface for waste management systems.
Secondly, design product for 3 end points that are easy to use, reliable and performant: focusing on tablet as the primary device.
Create a website and app that provides a seamless user friendly experience regardless of the screen size or resolution of their device.
Personas can be a valuable tool for designing a waste management website.
It addresses specific needs providing clear accessible information, offering practical tips and resources for waste reduction.
I create a user-centric experience that resonates with users and motivates them to engage with sustainable practices.
This approach increases the likelihood of users finding solutions, adopting eco-friendly habits, and becoming active participants
in waste management
Competitive audit
A competitive audit can help identify the strengths and weaknesses of Green Connection competitors.
Conducting an audit for a waste utilization website involves reviewing and analyzing other companies that offer similar services.
Findings and insights from a competitive audit can be used to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
in a waste management website.
Competitive audit can help a Green Connection website stand out from the competition and better serve audiences.
Ideation
"Crazy Eight" can be valuable tool generating quick and diverse ideas for waste management websites.
Here's a some of "Crazy Eight" ideas that initiate website improvements:
Events Calendar: Users can stay informed about upcoming events and actively participate and
promote waste reduction and environmental awareness.
These events can cover topics such as zero waste lifestyles, composting, etc.
Workshops: Promote and organize waste utilization events and provide hands-on learning
opportunities for users.
Educational Resources: Articles and videos explain environmental impact of waste utilization.
These resources provide information on the importance of recycling, composting, and reducing
waste, along with tips for sustainable living.
Waste Calculator: Helps users estimate how much waste is produced.
Project Progress : Incorporate testimonials or success stories from satisfied users to build trust
and credibility. Also, showcase real-life examples of individuals or businesses that have
successfully implemented waste management practices using the system.
Low- fidelity prototype
L-F prototype focuses on the basic structure and functionality of the website.
Creating a low fidelity prototype helps validate ideas and gather feedback from users.
Using this feedback and conducting usability testing on prototypes it was time to refine and incorporate the necessary changes and improvements.
Usability study findings
Study Findings suggest that waste utilization website is an effective tool for helping users learn more about management
and reduction of waste.
In order to improve the user experience changes were made based on the insight of the usability study.
Clear and concise information about waste management services.
Users should be able to easily find information about what types of waste can be recycled and dispose.
Providing clear instructions during Zoom appointment can help explain complex concepts.
It is crucial to ensure that users understand how to use waste management systems effectively.
Adding pictures and videos for pick-up orders can help to improve customer experience and reduce future problems.
This can be especially helpful for waste management that are difficult to describe in words.
Pickup frequency, as well as options to repeat previous orders to prevent them from starting orders from scratch.
Improving the scheduling process for waste pick-ups, enhances the user experience and makes it more convenient to
access waste management services. This can be accomplished by providing more flexible scheduling options, such as allowing users
to schedule pick-ups on demand for specific time and date.
By addressing these issues, waste management organizations can improve the usability of their websites and make them
more user-friendly.
Mockups
High-fidelity prototype
Once low-fidelity prototype was tested, high-fidelity prototype was created.
The final high-fidelity prototype of the Homepage reflects the purpose of the website.
This H-F prototype presents a cleaner user flow by simplifying the navigation and creates users-friendly experience for users.
The content has been better reorganized to make it more scannable, engaging more accessible.
The navigation menu has been updated to make it easier to find the information users are looking for.
Accessibility considerations
When designing a waste utilization website, it's important to consider the needs of all users including those with disabilities.
Contrast and Color:
Color contrast between text and background elements improve readability. Use high-contrast colors making text and images easier
to see for users with visual impairments.
Hierarchy:
Placing related items of similar importance next to each other helps to create a clear visual hierarchy. This make easier for users to scan
the page and to find information or features they are looking for.
Navigation:
Using icons can help make navigation easier. Icons represent different actions or features. Interfaces are more visually appealing
and easierto understand.
Responsive Design
Responsive design is a great way to create a website that is accessible to everyone and that provides a better user experience.
By using responsive design, you can create a website that will look good and be easy to use on any screen size.
From a small smartphone to a large desktop monitor.
The website can be optimized for different devices to ensure a positive user experience on all platforms.
Concept
The concept for a waste management website focuses on being fully responsive, accessible, user-friendly, easy to contact and
visually engaging.
The design is optimized for different devices and screen sizes, it uses clear and easy-to-read fonts and colors. Including accessible features such as alt text for images and captions for videos.
While working on this project I learned a lot about differences between websites and apps, as well as ensuring proper functionality
across different devices.
There are several principles that can be used to create a responsive design using fluid grids and responsive images.
Fluid grid allows layout adaptability and resize fluidly based on the screen size and resolution.
Secondly, responsive images help automatically adjust the image size and resolution based on the screen size and device capabilities.