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PROTOTYPING Chapter 5: Prototyping
Design Iterations
Design Iterations This pet training app is a more simplifies version of initial ideas but is still
designed with a comprehensive and user-friendly interface that covers
After conducting user testing on the initial wireframe and analysing users needs regarding training, support, and information for the best
feedback, the researcher decided to focus soley on pet training and pet care. The homepage offers personalised reading recommendations
community support and engagement. The researcher also iteratedsome and training program suggestions categorised by type, leading users
designs following the observations of other pet training apps by to detailed training sessions with written instructions, videos, and
downloading each app, navigating their interface and taking note of their the option for professional coaching. A dedicated Progress Tracker
unique features and options for users. The final app design includes provides visual overviews of training progress and milestones, along
an informative dashboard, categorised training modules, a progress with weekly streaks and an interactive calendar. The Resources section
tracker, a resources page, a social hub, and a profile page. offers informative articles and a map-based directory of local pet-related
services. The Social Hub connects users with animal-related events,
local meetups, available training coaches, live group sessions, and a
Changes made: WhatsApp community for support. The Profile page allows for detailed
pet profiles, including health records, and provides access to settings
• Created a more detailed and personalised onboarding process for a
for managing notifications and app information. Navigation is facilitated
more uniquely customised user-experience.
by a persistent header with quick access to the profile, WhatsApp, and
• Categorised types of training into basic commands, obedience
notifications, and a footer providing easy access to all core app sections.
training, behavioural training, and agility training to cater to every
need.
This pet training app's unique selling proposition lies in its comprehensive
• Added online links for further pet care or breed information rather
and personalised approach to pet training, fostering user engagement
than incorporating it into the app and making it too overwhelming for
through a reward system, facilitating access to professional guidance
users.
and community support, and tailoring the experience to individual
• Removed unnecessary sections of the app such as the compatibility needs and multiple pets. The app incentivises consistent training
quiz, costs and pet toys requirements, the health tracker, and lost with daily streaks redeemable for vouchers, offers direct access
and found pets section, and animal breed information. to specialised training coaches and weekly live sessions, builds a
supportive community through a social hub and WhatsApp group, and
keeps users informed about local pet events and charities. Crucially,
the app customises training plans based on the user's living situation
and schedule, the pet's breed, age, and specific needs, and uniquely
allows for the management and tracking of multiple pets, ensuring a
tailored and effective training journey for every user and their animal
companions.
