Mobile App Design: Construction Management Hiring Platform
I worked on an agile software development team with two peers for this full-year Senior Thesis Capstone Project in Computer Science called TradeBind. We designed and coded a hiring platform specifically for Construction Management, since this field currently relies on phone calls and rolodexes to keep track of workers.
My role in the team was UX/UI Lead and Front End Developer. In the beginning of the project, I developed paper prototypes of over 25 different pages of the app and presented them to our clients each week for feedback about the interface design. We then converted the paper designs to a Figma mockup to get a feel for the frontend’s virtual design and colors.
Then in the second half of the project, we implemented the designs into code using ExpoGo for iOS and Android to create a functional frontend and backend that works with our database system. To ensure the design was user friendly and intuitive, I conducted 20 usability tests with sample contractors and general public members. Along with observing users complete tasks in the app, I also used the System Usability Scale to assess the interface design.
A Poster I Designed for our Project
What makes this app unique is its quick swiping functionalities. For Contractors looking to find new workers, they can quickly swipe to “accept” or “reject” different applications that workers have sent in. For Union Workers looking to find new jobs, they can swipe to “apply” or “reject” different job postings contractors sent out. Both users have the option to swipe up to read more details, or swipe down to save for later.
Each week, we met with our clients to discuss our progress. They would give us feedback about our design iterations to make revisions before the next week’s meeting.
Paper Prototype
Figma Mockup
Final Design
I conducted usability testing with over 20 users to ensure the interface was user-friendly and intuitive. We used a formalized rubric and the System Usability Scale to assess the effectiveness of our system.
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