Aware / AI Design

Datadriven Urban Development

Role

UX/UI Designer

Tools

Figma / Mapbox / Open Streetmap / API / Phython / Adobe Suite

Stage 1. Research

In the research for Aware, the goal was to find out how to improve the quality of life in a city and how data can help to achieve that.

User Research:
I analyzed different target groups and identified their needs. By examining real locations, I aimed to determine what works well and what doesn't. I explored how accessibility supports needs and where needs are being blocked, as well as identifying the causes of these blockages.

This approach enables a 21st-century urban development strategy based on data, where city residents can influence their surroundings.

Stage 2. Data driven Designe

Digital Interfaces
In the second step, the goal was to identify how digital interfaces (APIs) and open systems (GIS programs) can be used to provide the user with more knowledge about their location. The question was how users can improve their quality of life through data.

Individual User Needs
For example, this could involve living in a place where they have quick access to sports facilities, can easily reach their workplace, prefer traffic-calmed streets, or want nearby leisure activities like restaurants or bars within walking or biking distance. The application should save the user time and enhance accessibility to meet their needs.

Removing Barriers
The focus is on breaking down barriers and integrating the fundamental needs of users into urban development.

Stage 3. UX / UI Prozess

System Architecture:
In the first step of UX design, the basic framework of the application had to be defined within the system architecture.

Wireframing:
Based on the system architecture, a wireframe was created.

Design System:
The design system defined the aesthetics for icons, typography, colors, branding, images, and the logo.

Prototype:
In the end, a digital, animated, and clickable prototype was created in Figma.

Stage 1. Research

In the research for Aware, the goal was to find out how to improve the quality of life in a city and how data can help to achieve that.

This approach enables a 21st-century urban development strategy based on data, where city residents can influence their surroundings.

Stage 2. Data driven Designe

Removing Barriers
The focus is on breaking down barriers and integrating the fundamental needs of users into urban development.

Stage 3. UX / UI Prozess

System Architecture:
In the first step of UX design, the basic framework of the application had to be defined within the system architecture.

Wireframing:
Based on the system architecture, a wireframe was created.

Design System:
The design system defined the aesthetics for icons, typography, colors, branding, images, and the logo.

Prototype:
In the end, a digital, animated, and clickable prototype was created in Figma.

Stage 4.Aware Symbiosis

Since Aware Symbiosis shares information and collects data in public spaces, it was easily integrated into urban development.

Interface:
Aware Symbiosis acts as an interface between residents and the city. The concept involves the development of a display and an IoT system connected to a conventional streetlight, utilizing its power supply. The goal is to create a symbiosis between "Aware" and the city, enabling continuous data exchange. This aims to drive progressive urban development, tailored specifically to the needs of the residents.

The adaptation into the city's infrastructure is designed to be simple and integrates seamlessly into the existing system.

Accessibility:
Additionally, a holding device and a Braille keyboard will make the interface accessible to people with physical disabilities.