Access the settings menu to log out or explore various customization options such as preferences, account settings, and app themes.
This screen allows users to update personal information or include their location.
Profile Page
Volunteers can engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and share experiences related to stray animal rescue. From discussing effective rescue strategies to sharing heartwarming success stories, the chat enables a collaborative exchange of valuable information and support.
preferences
Account settings
App themes
Log out
Alerts
Browse through the feed displaying all emergency alerts, sortable by time or location. Engage by commenting, seeking clarifications, marking alerts as attended, and sharing them with others.
Browse through the feed displaying all emergency alerts, sortable by time or location. Engage by commenting, seeking clarifications, marking alerts as attended, and sharing them with others.
Tail Trails: Bridging hearts and paws - Empowering Rescue
and compassionate connections for stray animals.
Include important details by attaching an image and posting urgent alerts for volunteers to respond to quickly.
Abha Sharma
10 minutes ago - Bangalore
A stray dog with brown and white fur has been injured near MG road. Needs immediate attention and transport to a nearby vet clinic... read more
Animal - Street Dog Brown and White
Contact No. - +91-98765XXXXX
Pet Feed
In the Pet Feed section, you'll find a variety of pets available for adoption or fostering. Each pet is showcased with images and detailed information, helping you make informed decisions about giving them a forever home or temporary care.
A filter to pick your preferences: age, health status, gender, location, and more, making it easier to find the right stray for adoption or fostering.
Explore additional information about each pet, including details provided by the reporting volunteer. Engage with a call-to-action to contact them for further details.
Tail Trails
A case study on a Pet Rescue Volunteering Application
Tools
Personal Case study
Social Impact project
Project type
Timeline
4 Weeks
December 2023
Figma
Adobe illustrator
Adobe After Effects
User Flow
Splash Screen
Sign In
Sign In
Home
Alerts
Receive Alerts
Attend Alerts
Send Alerts
Our services
Resources
Settings
Blog
Register
Donate money
Pet feed
Community Chat
Group Chat
Donate
Sign Up
Filter
This user flow provides a basic outline of how users navigate through various features and functionalities within the "Stray Rescue Volunteering App," aiming to aid stray animals efficiently and seamlessly.
"Tail Trails" is a revolutionary mobile application designed to address the pressing need for organized and efficient volunteer support in the realm of stray animal care and welfare. The platform aims to create a community-driven ecosystem where passionate individuals, animal lovers, veterinarians, and sponsors can collaborate seamlessly to provide timely aid and care to stray animals in need.
Overview
In many urban areas and communities worldwide, stray animals often face numerous challenges, from lack of shelter and medical attention to the absence of a structured support system. Traditional approaches to aiding these animals have often been fragmented, leading to inefficiencies and inadequate responses during emergencies. Existing platforms primarily focus on singular aspects, lacking a comprehensive solution to address the holistic needs of stray animals and volunteers.
Problem Statement
"Tail Trails" was conceptualized to bridge these gaps by offering a unified platform that amalgamates various facets of volunteering for stray animal welfare. This app endeavors to provide a cohesive ecosystem where volunteers can connect instantly during emergencies, transport strays to clinics, sponsor treatments, foster animals temporarily, and collaborate effectively with veterinarians and other volunteers round the clock.
Purpose
Key Objectives
Emergency Response: Enable swift and organised responses during animal emergencies, ensuring immediate aid.
Community Collaboration: Facilitate a collaborative environment where volunteers and professionals can unite to provide holistic care.
Promotion of Responsible Ownership: Educate and promote responsible pet ownership, fostering a more humane society.
Transparency and Accountability: Ensure transparent processes for donations and activities, building trust among users and sponsors.
Description
Project Timeline
UX Research
UI Design
Strategy
(Business & Goal)
Interview, Empathy Map, Story, User Journey Map
Problem Statement, User Persona
Brainstorming, Competitive Analysis, User flow
Low Fidelity, Mid Fidelity wireframes
Information Architecture, User flow
High Fidelity wireframes, Prototypes
Deliver
Day 1
Day 3
Day 5
Day 7
Day 10
Day 14
Discover
COLOURS
Combining blue and yellow for a stray rescue app can represent a balance between trust (blue) and optimism (yellow) creating a friendly and trustworthy platform for rescuing stray animals with a hopeful outlook.
Blue evokes reliability and safety
#0048B4
#52D580
#FFFFFF
#ECD600
Yellow brings a sense of positivity and hope.
Typography
Choosing a quirky font like "Champ" for a stray rescue app makes it more fun and friendly, making the serious work of helping animals feel more engaging. It also adds character and uniqueness, reflecting the different personalities of the rescued animals.
A
a
Champ
Black for display text and titles
Regular for miscellaneous Text
Light for miscellaneous Text
A Fun
Friendly
San Serif
What is your age?
18-25
26-35
36 and above
Emergency response for strays
Transporting strays to clinics
Sponsoring treatment/medicine
Veterinary volunteering
vaccinating dog
Veterinary volunteering
I am not sure
Fostering strays
Have you ever volunteered for animal welfare causes before?
Yes
No
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
What kind of volunteering activities would you be interested in for animal welfare?
What motivates you the most to volunteer for animal welfare causes?
Personal interest in animals
Sense of community service
Making a difference in animals'lives
What kind of volunteering activities would you be interested in for animal welfare?
Lack of information
Difficulty in coordinating with other volunteers
Lack of access to transportation for strays
Financial constraints fortreatment sponsorships
Abuse from people, educating about the importance,
On a scale of 1 to 5, how likely are you to use an app that facilitates volunteering for animal welfare causes?
The survey results revealed that users highly prioritise quick emergency response, easy volunteer coordination, and clear donation tracking. These insights helped us to work on the app in line with these crucial user preferences for better stray animal welfare."
50+
Responses
20+
Questions
Qualitative Research
Competitor Analysis
The market for applications dedicated to animal welfare and stray rescue exhibits a variety of platforms offering similar services. Analyzing key competitors provides valuable insights into existing strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for the "Stray Rescue Volunteering App" to stand out and address user needs more effectively.
Let it wag
Dogspot
Blue cross of India
The Pet Nest
Help Animals India
Dog Home Foundation
Fiapo
The Welfare of Stray Dogs
Tree of Life for Animal
Paws India
Stray ambulance(24/7)
Stray adoption section
Stray emergency volunteering
List of nearby vets
Donations
Platforms
The visual design of the "Tail Trails" app is centered around fostering a compassionate and engaging user experience. Our design choices aim to create a welcoming atmosphere and intuitive interactions for users passionate about stray animal welfare.
Friendly, Iconic, Clean and Clear Design
Home Screen
offering a range of heartfelt services and opportunities to make a difference
Alerts
Urgent help made simple! Share rescue emergencies with descriptions & images
Pet Rescue Feed
Help strays in need
Community chats
Connect, chat, & collaborate with fellow rescue volunteers or veterinary doctors
all at your fingertips,
Pet Feed
Up for adoption
Ellie (Brown Indie)
2 years old
1.5 Km away
Onboarding screens
These screens guide users seamlessly into our rescue community, motivating them to participate and save the lives of stray animals.
This warm welcome sets the stage by introducing users to our app's mission—a collective effort to rescue and protect stray animals. It aims to inspire users, fostering a sense of empathy and camaraderie.
The pivotal step towards making a difference begins here. Users are encouraged to join our compassionate community by signing up, becoming an integral part of our lifesaving initiative.
Visual Design
Community Chat
Volunteers can engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and share experiences related to stray animal rescue. From discussing effective rescue strategies to sharing heartwarming success stories, the chat enables a collaborative exchange of valuable information and support.
User can add media such as images and voice notes to make the conversation more effective.
Discover and connect with online fellow volunteers and veterinary doctors available for immediate assistance right here.
Status of the project
This case study holds significant personal value to me and I'm deeply passionate about its potential. I'm eager to continue its development further, aiming to transform this concept into a real, impactful app for public release. While it remains a case study in my portfolio at present, my aspiration is to dedicate substantial effort towards its actual development and eventual launch to benefit the community.
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