ScanOasis
A health app design
Description:
ScanOasis is an innovative mobile application conceptualized to monitor and assess the indoor environment. Leveraging the sensors available in a user's phone, it captures vital data points like temperature, humidity, air quality, and ambient noise levels. The collected data is processed using built-in algorithms to present a comprehensive 'life quality score', offering users insights into the health and safety of their surroundings.
Role:
- Academic solo project
Date:
- Oct ~ Nov, 2021
Skills:
- User experience (UX) design
- Research
- Prototyping
- Data Analysis
- Visual Storytelling
Problem
During the indoor lifestyle of the COVID-19 pandemic, people needed more than just temperature checks — a comprehensive tool to monitor overall indoor health was essential.
Goal
Create an APP that offers a quick and detailed health assessment of indoor spaces, ensuring homes are safe and healthy.
Research
During the indoor lifestyle of the COVID-19 period, people needed a comprehensive tool to monitor indoor health conditions in addition to measuring temperature.
93%
11.995%
63%
33%
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends 93% of their time indoor.
During the pandemic, the average stay-home time increased by about 11.995% in the United States.
In the U.S., the percentage of full-time employees working from home increased from 33% to 61%.
Remote working
Health concerns
70% of respondents are working from home during COVID-19.
75% of respondents work more productively while working from home.
77% of respondents agreed that been able to work from home makes them happier.
Air pollution
- Allergic disease
-Respiratory diseases
-Carcinogenic
Lacking or too
much lighting
Mood influence -
Mental health -
One in two people said they would be willing to move if they could work from home permanently or most of the time.
Lack or too much
Indoor space
- Mood influence
- Mental influence
Mind map
Survey Analysis
Persona
Interview
From research, surveys, and interviews, I understand that people still care about the environment they stay in, especially during quarantine when they spend a lot of time at home.
User journey map
Insights
Ideation
After exploring different technological possibilities in my research, gathering feedback through surveys and interviews, and charting out the user journey, I've gained some insightful learnings. As I'm still in my graduate studies and on the lookout for job opportunities, I now want to dive deeper into the business aspects of my design.
Competitive analysis
Information Architecture
Wireframe
Prototype
Reflection
Learning Experience
Working on the ScanOasis project, I dove deep into hands-on experience, really getting to grips with data collection, algorithmic analysis, and mobile app design. This not only expanded my skills but also enlightened me on user engagement and the importance of indoor environmental quality. This project has enhanced my understanding of the UX design field.
Project Insights
Data Utilization: Created a concept for real-time indoor environment analysis to help users make informed lifestyle decisions.
User Interaction: Developed a scoring system to rate and improve user engagement with their indoor spaces.
Health Focus: Investigated the app's potential role in promoting wellness through environmental quality awareness.
Growth Perspective: Designed for future expansion with analytics for personalized user recommendations.