presentation

Meredith O’Connor

Design for Smartphones & Ipads Meredith O’Connor

Design for Smartphones & Ipads

About 50-60 dog owners, dog walkers, and observers at Rosie’s Dog Beach in California on February 4th from 3:00-5:30 pm


Observed Group


Group Environment


Group Members

• Interacting with dogs without looking strange

• Getting free dog walkers from people who would do it without charging


Unmet Needs

• Many people feel uncomfortable just playing with stranger’s dogs, but admit to wanting to

• Two individuals have stated that they wish they could find dog walkers for free

• Many people enjoyed the dog’s company• Non- dog owners wish they could spend time

with dogs without taking full responsibility for various reasons (work, school, travel, etc.)


Observation Summary

• An app that connects social media and vetted profiles of dog lovers wishing to spend time with them, to dog owners needing a walker for free.


Draft Idea of the App


Ideation Session


Research on Apps

Home Screen:• Similar to Tinder and Wag! Matching

people with others• Shows the photos of each member• Requires a vetting process


App Design Interface

Selected Words:• Dog Lovers• Buddies• Beneficial• WalkingWords Expression:• Helping• Mutually BeneficialName Choices:• Dogbuddies• Benefitwalker• Walkingbuddies


Naming Process