Ecomode

Project Overview

Environmental Friendly App Design

Time:Feb10th - May15th 2024

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1 million

seabirds and

marine mammals die from plastic ingestion or entanglement.

100,000

tons of plastic enter oceans annually, taking

8 million

450 years

to degrade.

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25 times

Landfills emit methane, a gas

stronger than CO2, contributing 20% to global emissions
and accelerating

climate change.

93%

of bottled water contains microplastics. Unrecycled plastic breaks down, entering the food chain.

93%

of bottled water contains microplastics. Unrecycled plastic breaks down, entering the food chain.

Identify Problem

Many people, myself included, often struggle
with sorting waste and figuring out the proper ways to dispose of it while cleaning up at home. Talking to others, I realized how common this challenge is, and it’s something many of us find frustrating as we try to make more eco-friendly choices.

My Goal

My goal is to create an app that empowers users to easily identify and sort their household waste, while also providing engaging tips and insights on how to manage waste more efficiently and sustainably. It's all about turning everyday waste into a learning opportunity, helping users make smarter choices for a cleaner, greener world!

Questions to assess waste categorization knowledge

Have you faced challenges when sorting garbage? What were the obstacles?
How important is sustainability to you, and how do you engage with it daily?
Would discounts at secondhand stores motivate you to answer questions about garbage disposal, or is a gamified approach better?
Have you discussed environmental protection with your children? Why is it important to educate them?
Do you watch environmental documentaries? What are your thoughts on industrial contamination?

Interesting Insight

People avoid environmental documentaries, finding them too dense and somber, showing a preference for lighter, more engaging content on sustainability.

People want their children to be more environmentally conscious, despite general confusion about environmental issues.

Widespread confusion about waste sorting, especially unclear items, highlights the need for accessible information and clearer guidelines.

People prefer interactive games over quizzes for learning about waste sorting and conservation, finding them more engaging and enjoyable.

Solution

The app lets users scan a barcode, snap a photo, speak, or type a question to get guidance on the right bin for their item.

The app includes games to improve waste-sorting skills and rewards users with second-hand store discounts for completing sustainability challenges.

The app's community feature lets users share and explore sustainability-focused outdoor activities, fostering engagement and environmental stewardship.

User Test

Learning Result & To-Do List:

1. Adjust the layout of the homepage to only include the search function.
2. Revise the navigation bar to incorporate other functionalities.
3. Enhance the calendar feature by adding reminders for garbage collection and street cleaning.
4. Change recycle tag into a chip
5. Explain the redeem rule and where the user can find their redeemed barcode.
6. Finish community function.
7. Integrate related searches within the search results.

- Final Prototype -

Flow1: How to redeem second hand store discount.

The redeemed barcode can be used in physical store

Tap media
Choose Redeem
Select the brand you would like to redeem
Circled the discount
Open up the barcode when you need it
You are all set

Flow2: How to play games

Play games to collect reword point then you can use points to redeem thrift shop discount

Tap media
Choose game
Select the game you prefer
Finish it
You got 10 points

Flow3: How to join a outdoor activity in community

Tap media
Open community
Select the outdoor tab
Book event and confirm
You are all set

Flow4: How to search your garbage type.

Help you learn your garbage type

Tap search bar
Type in the garbage you wanna seaarch
Select the brand you would like to redeem
Tap search icon
You are all set

S I T I

Ecomode

1 million

seabirds and

marine mammals die from plastic ingestion or entanglement.

100,000

tons of plastic enter oceans annually, taking

8 million

450 years

to degrade.

93%

of bottled water contains microplastics. Unrecycled plastic breaks down, entering the food chain.

Identify Problem

Many people, myself included, often struggle
with sorting waste and figuring out the proper ways to dispose of it while cleaning up at home. Talking to others, I realized how common this challenge is, and it’s something many of us find frustrating as we try to make more eco-friendly choices.

My Goal

Questions to assess waste categorization knowledge

Have you faced challenges when sorting garbage? What were the obstacles?

How important is sustainability to you, and how do you engage with it daily?

Would discounts at secondhand stores motivate you to answer questions about garbage disposal, or is a gamified approach better?

Have you discussed environmental protection with your children? Why is it important to educate them?

Do you watch environmental documentaries? What are your thoughts on industrial contamination?

Interesting Insight

People avoid environmental documentaries, finding them too dense and somber, showing a preference for lighter, more engaging content on sustainability.

People want their children to be more environmentally conscious, despite general confusion about environmental issues.

Widespread confusion about waste sorting, especially unclear items, highlights the need for accessible information and clearer guidelines.

People prefer interactive games over quizzes for learning about waste sorting and conservation, finding them more engaging and enjoyable.

Solution

The app lets users scan a barcode, snap a photo, speak, or type a question to get guidance on the right bin for their item.

The app includes games to improve waste-sorting skills and rewards users with second-hand store discounts for completing sustainability challenges.

The app's community feature lets users share and explore sustainability-focused outdoor activities, fostering engagement and environmental stewardship.

User Test

Learning Result & To-Do List:

- Final Prototype -

SITI LI

Ecomode

1 million

seabirds and

marine mammals die from plastic ingestion or entanglement.

100,000

tons of plastic enter oceans annually, taking

8 million

450 years

to degrade.

93%

of bottled water contains microplastics. Unrecycled plastic breaks down, entering the food chain.

Identify Problem

Many people, myself included, often struggle with sorting waste and figuring out the proper ways to dispose of it while cleaning up at home. Talking to others, I realized how common this challenge is, and it’s something many of us find frustrating as we try to make more eco-friendly choices.

My Goal

Questions to assess waste categorization knowledge

Have you faced challenges when sorting garbage? What were the obstacles?

How important is sustainability to you, and how do you engage with it daily?

Would discounts at secondhand stores motivate you to answer questions about garbage disposal, or is a gamified approach better?

Have you discussed environmental protection with your children? Why is it important to educate them?

Do you watch environmental documentaries? What are your thoughts on industrial contamination?

Interesting Insight

People avoid environmental documentaries, finding them too dense and somber, showing a preference for lighter, more engaging content on sustainability.

People want their children to be more environmentally conscious, despite general confusion about environmental issues.

Widespread confusion about waste sorting, especially unclear items, highlights the need for accessible information and clearer guidelines.

People prefer interactive games over quizzes for learning about waste sorting and conservation, finding them more engaging and enjoyable.

Solution

The app lets users scan a barcode, snap a photo, speak, or type a question to get guidance on the right bin for their item.

The app includes games to improve waste-sorting skills and rewards users with second-hand store discounts for completing sustainability challenges.

The app's community feature lets users share and explore sustainability-focused outdoor activities, fostering engagement and environmental stewardship.

User Test

Learning Result & To-Do List:

- Final Prototype -

SITI LI

Many people, myself included, often struggle
with sorting waste and figuring out the proper ways to dispose of it while cleaning up at home. Talking to others, I realized how common this challenge is, and it’s something many of us find frustrating as we try to make more eco-friendly choices.