DESIGN NAME: Bright Stray
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Web Responsive Design
INSPIRATION: Bright stray draws inspiration from the compassion of animal lovers worldwide. It merges technology with empathy, creating a platform where kindness meets innovation. The app is born from the belief that every stray deserves care and that collective effort can make a significant impact. It empowers individuals to become heroes in their communities, one animal at a time.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Bright stray is a mobile app and website that helps people support stray animals in need. It offers various resources, such as professional advice, fundraising, and a community for communication and help-seeking. The app also provides a navigation tool to find nearby shelters or organizations for relocating found strays. The project aims to create a user-friendly, intuitive app that encourages animal welfare and helps stray animals.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: BrightStray app operation flow:
User opens app and logs in/signs up
Home screen displays nearby stray animal reports and resources
User can:
a) Report a stray: Add location, photo, description
b) Offer help: Volunteer, donate, or provide temporary care
c) Seek advice: Access professional tips or community forum
d) Navigate: Find nearby shelters or vet clinics
Community feed shows local activities and urgent needs
Users receive notifications for updates on animals they've helped
Fundraising campaigns can be created and supported in-app
Educational content available on animal care and welfare
User profile tracks contributions and impact
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in December 2023 in Dallas and finished in March.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Bright Stray uses React Native for cross-platform mobile development, Node.js for the backend, and MongoDB for data storage. It integrates Google Maps API for location services, Stripe for payments, and Firebase for real-time features. The app employs cloud services like AWS for hosting and scalability. Development tools and software licenses comprise the main materials, with minimal physical resources required.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Screen resolution: Adaptive, optimized for any iOS device. And web responsive website.
TAGS: animal welfare, stray animals, pet rescue, community support, mobile app, animal shelters, fundraising, pet adoption, animal care, volunteer network, GPS navigation, pet health, animal rights, urban wildlife, pet education, social impact, crowdfunding, animal advocacy, pet resources, compassion tech
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: This study explores the effectiveness of the BrightStray mobile application in addressing urban stray animal welfare. The research examines user engagement, animal rescue rates, and community impact across five major cities over a 12-month period.
CHALLENGE: Designing an intuitive interface that encourages user engagement and simplifies the process of reporting and assisting strays. Implementing a reliable system for verifying reported cases to prevent misuse.
ADDED DATE: 2024-06-24 15:45:18
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : User Experience Designer: Tina Gada
IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Designer Alex Chen (BrightStray Lead UI/UX), BrightStray App Home Screen, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Jane Doe (Unsplash Contributor), Urban Stray Cat, 2023.
Image #3: Illustrator Emma Wright (Freelance Digital Artist), BrightStray Map Icons Set, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Carlos Sanchez (BrightStray Community Manager), Volunteer with Rescued Dog, 2024.
Image #5: Designer Lisa Chen (BrightStray Graphic Artist), BrightStray Tutorial Illustrations, 2024.
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Not patented.
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