City Builder Green
A data-driven platform helping impact investors discover and manage community-driven, climate change opportunities.
Here are some highlights of the final product.
MAKING A REAL IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY CARE ABOUT
City Detail page offers comprehensive information on the community, including detailed climate action plans and area-specific climate risks. This detailed community data provides investors with insights into the city's current status and ongoing efforts to address climate change, enabling them to identify where they can make the most impact with their investments
Final application
Designs & Solutions
KEEP ON TRACK AND STAY ORGANIZED
Manage page allows investors to keep track of the projects they are interested in and are invested in. The page offers a clear and concise overview of the projects, their status, and the impact they are making. Investors can also set their investment goals and preferences on this page and receive notifications when new projects that match their criteria become available.
HELP INVESTORS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS
Project Detail page is a one-stop destination for investors to learn about specific community-driven, climate change projects and the impact they are making.To provide standardized climate metrics for evaluation, City Builder Green will partner with Global Impact Investing Network to provide the Iris framework, which will increase data clarity and comparability, making it easy for investors to understand the impact of the project.
User research
Findings &Insights
We interviewed 8 end users, conducted 4 Co-design workshop and stakeholder interviews. Based on our research, we identified that project specific details and monetary &non-monetary value were the most crucial needs for stakeholders in order to improve user's decision-making process.
Usability testing
Fndings & Iterations
I conduct usability testing with multiple user and incorporate the insights into my design. Here are the big changes that were made.
After consulting with the project manager and other stakeholders, it has been determined that users should have the ability to navigate back to the main site from the City Builder Green sub-site.
In order to provide an easy navigation option back to City Builder, we have implemented a horizontal banner above the navigation on the sub-site. This banner serves as a clear and convenient way for users to return to City Builder if they choose to do so.
Users find that there is a considerable amount of information on the page, causing them to become overwhelmed and desiring a simpler way to navigate to the sections that interest them the most.
To enhance user experience, we have implemented a section progress bar that allows users to track their current location and easily navigate to their intended sections. This feature helps users stay informed about the information they are viewing and facilitates seamless transitions to their desired sections.
Reflecting on the
Project Process
The journey has been filled with challenges, ups, and downs, but it has been a tremendous learning experience. Throughout this process, I have gained invaluable insights that have shaped my understanding and approach
How to work under restrictions and constraints
Through working on the City Builder Green Project, I learned the importance of being able to work under restrictions and constraints. I also gained a deeper understanding of how to balance the needs and wants of users with the requirements and priorities of stakeholders. The project allowed me to develop my skills in stakeholder engagement and decision making, as well as to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of sustainable urban development
Additionally, I learned the importance of conducting thorough research and gathering input from various stakeholders in order to make informed decisions. I also became more proficient in identifying potential challenges and obstacles, and developing strategies to overcome them.
