DIY community app.
The place to share, learn and meet other DIY
The place to share, learn and meet other DIY
Mobile app
Student Project - Netcraft Academy 2023
UX - UI Designer
About The Project
About The Project
Enthusiasts of creative expression, particularly within the DIY domain, are constantly in search of diverse wellsprings of inspiration. They glean insights from existing works, diverse materials, interactions with fellow enthusiasts, and more. The collaborative spirit and shared ideation play a pivotal role in DIY crafting. By pooling insights, working in unison, and exploring an array of materials and techniques, they forge a path to the resounding success of their creative endeavors.
Enthusiasts of creative expression, particularly within the DIY domain, are constantly in search of diverse wellsprings of inspiration. They glean insights from existing works, diverse materials, interactions with fellow enthusiasts, and more. The collaborative spirit and shared ideation play a pivotal role in DIY crafting. By pooling insights, working in unison, and exploring an array of materials and techniques, they forge a path to the resounding success of their creative endeavors.
Problem
Problem
DIY enthusiasts often find themselves searching for inspiration across various sources. The real challenge lies in locating comprehensive guides that conveniently outline every step of the creative process. These guides also need to specify the required crafting materials and where to obtain them. Additionally, the ability to ask questions and seek advice about the creative process and the achievement of their DIY goals is crucial.
DIY enthusiasts often find themselves searching for inspiration across various sources. The real challenge lies in locating comprehensive guides that conveniently outline every step of the creative process. These guides also need to specify the required crafting materials and where to obtain them. Additionally, the ability to ask questions and seek advice about the creative process and the achievement of their DIY goals is crucial.
Solution
Solution
We.DIY designed to establish a comprehensive hub for DIY enthusiasts. The app offers all essential information and resources, including in-depth guides complete with images and videos, lists of required materials with convenient purchase options. It's a dedicated space for the DIY community, ensuring quick access to high-quality, easily comprehensible guides tailored to the user’s interests.
We.DIY designed to establish a comprehensive hub for DIY enthusiasts. The app offers all essential information and resources, including in-depth guides complete with images and videos, lists of required materials with convenient purchase options. It's a dedicated space for the DIY community, ensuring quick access to high-quality, easily comprehensible guides tailored to the user’s interests.
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Community
personalization
Step by step instruction
Required materials
User Research
User Research
To gain insight into the needs and habits of DIY enthusiasts, I conducted user research by distributing
a carefully designed Google survey, which was completed by 40 dedicated DIY individuals.
To gain insight into the needs and habits of DIY enthusiasts, I conducted user research by distributing a carefully designed Google survey, which was completed by 40 dedicated DIY individuals.
To gain insight into the needs and habits of DIY enthusiasts, I conducted user research by distributing a carefully designed Google survey, which was completed by 40 dedicated DIY individuals.
75%
Engage in DIY
as a hobby
Engage in DIY
as a hobby
60%
Seek DIY guides
through online
web searches
45%
Search DIY content based
on specific interests
60%
Seek DIY guides
through online
web searches
45%
Search DIY content based
on specific interests
Search DIY content based
on specific interests
70%
Seek detailed DIY
guides enriched
with images and videos
Seek detailed DIY
guides enriched
with images and videos
60%
Request material
purchase
recommendations
60%
Request material
purchase
recommendations
Personas
Personas
Recognizing the diverse user base of the app, I've chosen to concentrate on the primary user persona,
who typically follows the most common user flow within the app.
Recognizing the diverse user base of the app, I've chosen to concentrate on the primary user persona, who typically follows the most common user flow within the app.
Recognizing the diverse user base of the app, I've chosen to concentrate on the primary user persona, who typically follows the most common user flow within the app.
Ruth Shapiro
Ruth Shapiro
38 Years Old
38 Years Old
Married + 3
Married + 3
Educational Counselor
Educational Counselor
Ruth is a warm and friendly educational counselor who is not only passionate about her job
but also deeply enjoys creating and doing DIY projects. She has a bustling household with three lively young kids, and she sees every moment as an opportunity to teach and inspire them.
Ruth loves engaging in creative projects, especially ones she can do with her children.
She enjoys crafting, home improvement, and various DIY activities.
Ruth is looking for an app that offers a wide range of DIY projects suitable for her and her kids.
She values clear, educational content that includes step-by-step instructions, pictures, and videos,
as it helps her and her children follow along. The app should also provide recommendations
for sourcing materials, preferably with options for affordable alternatives.
Ruth is a warm and friendly educational counselor who is not only passionate about her job but also deeply enjoys creating and doing DIY projects. She has a bustling household with three lively young kids, and she sees every moment as an opportunity to teach and inspire them. Ruth loves engaging in creative projects, especially ones she can do with her children. She enjoys crafting, home improvement, and various DIY activities.
Ruth is looking for an app that offers a wide range of DIY projects suitable for her and her kids. She values clear, educational content that includes step-by-step instructions, pictures, and videos, as it helps her and her children follow along. The app should also provide recommendations for sourcing materials, preferably with options for affordable alternatives.
Ruth is a warm and friendly educational counselor who is not only passionate about her job but also deeply enjoys creating and doing DIY projects. She has a bustling household with three lively young kids, and she sees every moment as an opportunity to teach and inspire them.
Ruth loves engaging in creative projects, especially ones she can do with her children. She enjoys crafting, home improvement, and various DIY activities.
Ruth is looking for an app that offers a wide range of DIY projects suitable for her and her kids. She values clear, educational content that includes step-by-step instructions, pictures, and videos, as it helps her and her children follow along. The app should also provide recommendations for sourcing materials, preferably with options for affordable alternatives.
"I love crafting with my kids, but too often, I find myself lost in the web searching for clear DIY instructions. It's frustrating for both me and my children when our time for creativity turns into a search marathon."
"I love crafting with my kids, but too often, I find myself lost in the web searching for clear DIY instructions. It's frustrating for both me and my children when our time for creativity turns into a search marathon."
Main User Flow
Main User Flow
Key Features
Key Features
For You
For You
Tailored DIY Inspiration
Tailored DIY Inspiration
Experience personalized creativity with
suggested DIY guides tailored
specifically for you
Community
Connect and Explore
Engage with the DIY community
by following creators you admire
or discovering new content
based on your interests
Search
Find Your Way
Explore the DIY world by searching with your interests, exploring profiles, using text, or even capturing materials
you have at the moment
Community
Connect and Explore
Engage with the DIY community
by following creators you admire
or discovering new content
based on your interests
Search
Search
Find Your Way
Find Your Way
Explore the DIY world by searching with your interests, exploring profiles, using text, or even capturing materials
you have at the moment
Cart
Streamlined Material Purchase
Effortlessly acquire the materials you need by adding them to your cart directly within the app
Profile
Your DIY Hub
Curate your DIY journey with
saved collections, and explore
guides created by you in your
personalized profile space
Cart
Streamlined Material Purchase
Effortlessly acquire the materials you need by adding them to your cart directly within the app
Profile
Profile
Your DIY Hub
Your DIY Hub
Curate your DIY journey with
saved collections, and explore
guides created by you in your
personalized profile space
User Interface
User Interface
Getting Started
Getting Started
At the forefront of this personalized DIY experience is a user-friendly process that begins with creating an account. This not only ensures a seamless journey through the app but also opens the door to a personalized touch. Users embark on a brief personalization process, enabling the app to understand their preferences and interests. Armed with this insight, the app tailors its recommendations, offering a curated selection of DIY projects that align with each user's unique tastes and abilities.
At the forefront of this personalized DIY experience is a user-friendly process that begins with creating an account. This not only ensures a seamless journey through the app but also opens the door to a personalized touch. Users embark on a brief personalization process, enabling the app to understand their preferences and interests. Armed with this insight, the app tailors its recommendations, offering a curated selection of DIY projects that align with each user's unique tastes and abilities.
Home Page
Home Page
The homepage is thoughtfully designed with two distinct tabs to enhance your DIY experience. The first tab, "For You", curates personalized DIY suggestions tailored just for you. Drawing from the cream of the app's content, it offers a range of categories. You have the flexibility to further filter these suggestions based on the interests you've defined, ensuring a truly customized creative journey. The second tab, "Following", transforms your homepage into a dynamic feed showcasing the latest from creators you follow. Easily filter this feed by interests or add new interests to discover a diverse array of DIY inspiration within your personalized network.
The homepage is thoughtfully designed with two distinct tabs to enhance your DIY experience. The first tab, "For You", curates personalized DIY suggestions tailored just for you. Drawing from the cream of the app's content, it offers a range of categories. You have the flexibility to further filter these suggestions based on the interests you've defined, ensuring a truly customized creative journey. The second tab, "Following", transforms your homepage into a dynamic feed showcasing the latest from creators you follow. Easily filter this feed by interests or add new interests to discover a diverse array of DIY inspiration within your personalized network.
Search DIY
Search DIY
The search feature offers multiple avenues for discovering the perfect DIY projects tailored to your preferences. Whether you prefer a specific search term, want to explore by interests, or even capture materials using your phone camera. Each search result is neatly presented in two tabs – 'DIY' and 'Profile.' The 'DIY' tab provides a curated selection of projects matching your criteria, while the 'Profile' tab showcases creators whose profiles align with your search. This multifaceted search functionality ensures a seamless and personalized exploration of the DIY world.
The search feature offers multiple avenues for discovering the perfect DIY projects tailored to your preferences. Whether you prefer a specific search term, want to explore by interests, or even capture materials using your phone camera. Each search result is neatly presented in two tabs – 'DIY' and 'Profile.' The 'DIY' tab provides a curated selection of projects matching your criteria, while the 'Profile' tab showcases creators whose profiles align with your search. This multifaceted search functionality ensures a seamless and personalized exploration of the DIY world.
Materials
Materials
Upon selecting a DIY project, the first screen you encountern presents a comprehensive list of materials required for the task at hand. This user-friendly interface allows you to easily navigate through the necessary items, providing the option to select and add them to your cart based on your specific needs or preferences. This streamlined materials feature ensures a hassle-free and organized approach to acquiring what you require for your chosen DIY project, enhancing the overall user experience within the app.
Upon selecting a DIY project, the first screen you encountern presents a comprehensive list of materials required for the task at hand. This user-friendly interface allows you to easily navigate through the necessary items, providing the option to select and add them to your cart based on your specific needs or preferences. This streamlined materials feature ensures a hassle-free and organized approach to acquiring what you require for your chosen DIY project, enhancing the overall user experience within the app.
Start DIY
Start DIY
As you delve into your chosen project, you're presented with two comprehensive types of instructions. The first option provides a step-by-step guide complemented by detailed explanations and images, ensuring a thorough understanding of each stage. Alternatively, the second option offers video instructions divided into sections, accompanied by concise text for quick reference.
As you delve into your chosen project, you're presented with two comprehensive types of instructions. The first option provides a step-by-step guide complemented by detailed explanations and images, ensuring a thorough understanding of each stage. Alternatively, the second option offers video instructions divided into sections, accompanied by concise text for quick reference.
Step by step guide
Video guide
reviews
reviews
Upon completing your DIY project, the interaction doesn't end there. The app encourages you to share your experience by leaving a review, crafting a thoughtful comment, or saving your masterpiece for future reference. Whether you're providing feedback, expressing your thoughts, or saving your accomplishment, the platform ensures that your DIY journey extends beyond the creative process. Share inspiration by inviting others who would love to embark on a similar creative journey, fostering a vibrant community of makers and innovators.
Upon completing your DIY project, the interaction doesn't end there. The app encourages you to share your experience by leaving a review, crafting a thoughtful comment, or saving your masterpiece for future reference. Whether you're providing feedback, expressing your thoughts, or saving your accomplishment, the platform ensures that your DIY journey extends beyond the creative process. Share inspiration by inviting others who would love to embark on a similar creative journey, fostering a vibrant community of makers and innovators.
Profile
Profile
In your profile, you have a window into your DIY world. Explore your connections by seeing who you follow and who follows you. Organize your inspiration with boards, where you can save your favorite DIYs for easy access. Revisit guides you've created and posted. Additionally, fine-tune your app experience with personalized settings to tailor it to your preferences. Your profile is not just a snapshot but a dynamic space that reflects your creativity and connections within the DIY community.
In your profile, you have a window into your DIY world. Explore your connections by seeing who you follow and who follows you. Organize your inspiration with boards, where you can save your favorite DIYs for easy access. Revisit guides you've created and posted. Additionally, fine-tune your app experience with personalized settings to tailor it to your preferences. Your profile is not just a snapshot but a dynamic space that reflects your creativity and connections within the DIY community.
All rights reserved to Adi Lev, 2023
All rights reserved to Adi Lev, 2023