PROJECT BRIEF
MeoPace is a Roommate app . Most Introverted people need a certain amount of personal quality time to recharge themselves after a long day of work or class. It takes a lot of courage for introverts to confront their wants and needs. Therefore, most introverts have a difficult time adapting to shared housing environments and handling roommate relationships. This project aims to assist introverts in understanding their roommates' preferences and living habits beyond traditional texting. As well as, reduce daily conflicts such as alarm clock issues and intruding on personal space.
TOOLS
FIGMA
FIGJAM
ROLE
UX designer
Project manager
METHODS
Exploration research
Personas
COLLABORATIONS
Solo Project
LINKS
Survey Insights
Booklet link
Customer journey map
Competitive analysis
Information structure
THE CHALLENGE
Starting college is full of challenges, and one significant change is adapting to dormitory life. Many new students must transition from having a private room at home to sharing a small space with two roommates. How can we improve their dorm experience?
RESEARCH
EXPLORATIVE RESEARCH
How significant is the roommate issue?
Space is not only for sleeping and storing belongings but also for relaxation. Small dorms can be stressful and have been associated with problems like domestic violence and substance abuse. In 2020, the American college health association surveyed undergraduate college student who identified challenges that cause moderate to high stress
The rise of mental illness among college students
56% of college student reported roommate/housemate relationship cause moderate to high stress
This confined living environment has contributed to the increasing rates of mental health issues among students.
How are do some college students deal with roommate issues?
Research on Roommate Rants: Understanding Roommate Conflicts among MSU Students
Why some students might not have talked about problems with their roommates?
PERSONAS
CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAP
INSIGHTS
Based on our interviews with our personas, dormitory life is a big struggle for introverted students:
Lack of Space and Personal time
Strong sense of self-awareness
Doesn’t like to confront about issues
HOW MIGHT WE?
How might we help introverted individuals to communicate effortlessly and maintain personal boundary in order to enjoy their roommate experience.
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
Direct communication
Direct relationship
Intimidated relationship
Indirect Communication
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Current products on the market tends to focus on splitting up chores and paying bills
Most existing apps expect users to have developed good roommate relationship.
IDEATION
INFORMATION STUCTURE AND WIREFRAMES
Meopace
Home
Dorm Rules
Edit dorm rules
Keyboard
Map
Filter
Search
Profile
Personal profile
Edit Profile
Roommates’ profile
Class schedule
Message
Chatroom
Keyboard
Vibration alarm plugin
Alarm
Vibration
Edit alarm
Vibration strength
Sound
AI Chat agent
Chatroom
Keyboard
FINAL PRODUCT
Less but effective communication
Room Etiquette Guide: encourages roommates to engage in discussions and make necessary adjustments to their shared living space based on their preferences.
This feature allows them to gain a deeper understanding of their roommates and identify potential red flags, making it easier to navigate communication and avoid discomfort.
Etiquette Guide
Home
Personal Profile Survey
To do page
User & Roommates' Profiles
Users Profile
Roommate Profile
Room Etiquette Guide: encourages roommates to engage in discussions and make necessary adjustments to their shared living space based on their preferences.
Profile Insights: In addition to sharing their own information, users can also view their roommate's profiles.
Secured personal space
Our app offers a location tracking feature, providing users with real-time information about their roommates' whereabouts.
This proves valuable when individuals desire some solitude in their dorm or when a roommate hasn't returned during regular hours, allowing them to check their roommate's location for added peace of mind.
Find Roommate
Map
Home
Ensure good quality sleep
Home
Alarm
Edit alarm
Sound
Vibration Strength
Vibration Strength: Integrated a vibration plug-in into the Apple alarm system. This allows users to adjust the vibration intensity, eliminating the need for audible alarms that might disrupt a roommate's morning sleep.
Provide emotional support and guidance
The messaging feature enables users to engage in direct communication without the need for other platforms.
Our chatbot is designed to offer solutions and advice when users encounter conflicts or incidents with their roommates.
It also serves as a platform for users to vent and share their roommate-related concerns.
Home
Chatbot
Message
Takeaways
Menopace is my first independent ux project. The goal of this app is to help freshman students build positive relationships with their roommates and ensure personal space. The inspiration for this project stems from personal experiences, where I observed many friends encountering challenges with their roommates during their freshman year.
Reflecting on it in 2024, I recognize many areas for improvements, such as enhancements to the interface design, including refined colour schemes and increased intuitiveness, could significantly elevate the user experience.