Warp

5 Weeks


In the realm of urban mobility, cycling is a sustainable transport option riddled by safety concerns. This project focuses on building a business model to revolutionize bicycle safety using cutting-edge technology and user-centric design principles.

OVERVIEW

ROLE

UX Researcher | UI/UX Design Lead | Video Editor

TOOLS

Figma | Rhinoceros 7 | Keyshot | Adobe Premiere Pro

TASKS

Business Model | User Research | Competitive Analysis | Prototyping

COLLABORATORS

Abraham Sebastian


Process

Phase 1 | Empathize

Problem

1,000 bicyclists die and 130,000 bicyclists are injured due to road accidents in the United States every year.

In the last 5 years a total of 50% of bicycle fatalities occurred in the dark.

“How might we improve accident prevention among bicycle riders whilst providing an engaging and safe commuting experience?

Problem Statement

Phase 2 | Define

We identified user needs and insights based on interviews with target users. We approached individuals in Savannah due to its significant population of daily bicycle users.

User Insights

User Persona

Phase 3 | Ideate

The Blue Ocean Strategy provides visibility on the uncontested market space and makes competition irrelevant by innovating and offering a unique value proposition.

Blue Ocean Strategy

The Lean Canvas business model provides a concise and actionable framework for this startup idea to develop and iterate on a functioning business model.

Lean Canvas Model

Image processing coupled with a laser grid is cross referenced and AI is used to analyze the terrain

Technology Used

Phase 4 | Prototype

Wireframes

Warp is a compact bike-mounted device that pairs with a mobile app, projecting vital information on the road by relaying information collected through image and data processing. It prevents accidents caused by irregular road surfaces by collecting data on road conditions.

Solution

Device Pairing

Pair warp device with the app using Bluetooth.

Navigation

Alerts on hazardous riding conditions.

Settings

Personalize your Warp device in the settings tab.

User Profile

View ride stats, ride history and edit profile details.

Features

Vision Video

Phase 5 | Test

Concept testing and validation was done to prove that the technology used is applicable for the use case in consideration.

Concept Testing & Validation

  • Using this method I learnt to develop a business plan template that helps us validate business ideas quickly and efficiently. It developed my skills in user-centric problem solving, market research, value proposition design, strategic thinking, and gave me a holistic understanding of product development.

  • This strategy encourages us to create new market spaces or "blue oceans" that are uncontested by competition, as opposed to fighting over existing market space or "red oceans." Developing a strategic and innovative mindset was crucial while implementing this method for the purpose of capitalizing on new opportunities in the digital landscape.

  • Concept validation deepened my understanding of how image processing technology could be leveraged to meet user needs effectively. Feasibility of the concept was also realized through the prototyping and testing of this concept.

Learning Outcome

Forte

HCD | Design Thinking | Mobile UI

Craigslist

Information Architecture | Web UI Redesign