Introducing 'PupPro'

Powered by AI, the first app to offer real-time training and translation feedback,

helping you and your pup build an unbreakable bond

Introducing 'PupPro'

Powered by AI, the first app to offer real-time training and translation feedback,

helping you and your pup build an unbreakable bond

Introducing 'PupPro'

Powered by AI, the first app to offer real-time training and translation feedback, helping you and your pup build an unbreakable bond

| Project Overview

| Project Overview

| Project Overview

Background

Background

Background

Training dogs is challenging, especially with generic methods that lack personalization and real-time feedback. With dog ownership reaching 44.6% in 2024, encompassing over 65 million households, many owners also struggle to understand their dog's emotional state during training. This project aims to create an AI-based app offering real-time, personalized training feedback and dog-human translation features, enhancing the training experience and strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners.

Training dogs is challenging, especially with generic methods that lack personalization and real-time feedback. With dog ownership reaching 44.6% in 2024, encompassing over 65 million households, many owners also struggle to understand their dog's emotional state during training. This project aims to create an AI-based app offering real-time, personalized training feedback and dog-human translation features, enhancing the training experience and strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners.

Training dogs is challenging, especially with generic methods that lack personalization and real-time feedback. With dog ownership reaching 44.6% in 2024, encompassing over 65 million households, many owners also struggle to understand their dog's emotional state during training. This project aims to create an AI-based app offering real-time, personalized training feedback and dog-human translation features, enhancing the training experience and strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners.

Problem

Problem

Problem

Dog owners struggle with ineffective training methods and lack of real-time feedback, making it hard to train their pets effectively. There is a need for a solution that offers personalized training, real-time feedback, and insights into dogs' emotional states for a more enjoyable and effective training experience.

Dog owners struggle with ineffective training methods and lack of real-time feedback, making it hard to train their pets effectively. There is a need for a solution that offers personalized training, real-time feedback, and insights into dogs' emotional states for a more enjoyable and effective training experience.

Dog owners struggle with ineffective training methods and lack of real-time feedback, making it hard to train their pets effectively. There is a need for a solution that offers personalized training, real-time feedback, and insights into dogs' emotional states for a more enjoyable and effective training experience.

Solution

Solution

Solution

Develop an AI-based app that provides personalized, real-time training feedback and dog-human translation. The app uses advanced vision capabilities through users' phone cameras to observe training sessions, ensuring effective and enjoyable training. It also translates interactions, helping owners understand their dog's emotional state, thereby strengthening the bond between them.

Develop an AI-based app that provides personalized, real-time training feedback and dog-human translation. The app uses advanced vision capabilities through users' phone cameras to observe training sessions, ensuring effective and enjoyable training. It also translates interactions, helping owners understand their dog's emotional state, thereby strengthening the bond between them.

Develop an AI-based app that provides personalized, real-time training feedback and dog-human translation. The app uses advanced vision capabilities through users' phone cameras to observe training sessions, ensuring effective and enjoyable training. It also translates interactions, helping owners understand their dog's emotional state, thereby strengthening the bond between them.

The project research objective is:

The project research objective is:

The project research objective is:

To offer a user-friendly tool that leverages AI and vision technology for effective dog training and improved communication between dogs and their owners.

To offer a user-friendly tool that leverages AI and vision technology for effective dog training and improved communication between dogs and their owners.

To offer a user-friendly tool that leverages AI and vision technology for effective dog training and improved communication between dogs and their owners.

PROJECT

PROJECT

PROJECT

End-to-End Mobile

App Design

End-to-End Mobile

App Design

End-to-End Mobile

App Design

MY ROLE

MY ROLE

MY ROLE

Researcher, UX Designer, UI Designer

Researcher, UX Designer, UI Designer

Researcher, UX Designer, UI Designer

DEVICE

DEVICE

DEVICE

Mobile

Mobile

Mobile

TOOLS

TOOLS

TOOLS

Figma, Zoom, Canva

Figma, Zoom, Canva

Figma, Zoom, Canva

DURATION

DURATION

DURATION

100+ Hours

100+ Hours

100+ Hours

EMPATHIZE

EMPATHIZE

EMPATHIZE

| Competitor Analysis

| Competitor Analysis

| Competitor Analysis

I compared four dog training and translation providers: Petco, Dogo, Puppr, and Dog Simulator. These were chosen for their similar offerings and competition with PupPro.

Dogo stood out as the strongest competitor, offering a comprehensive and intuitive step-by-step course. The other three had notable limitations: Petco required in-store visits at scheduled times, which isn't convenient for users with conflicting schedules. Puppr had a variety of training options, but the layout was lengthy and required multiple clicks to access lessons. Dog Simulator had entertaining translation features, but the translations were inaccurate and unreliable.

I compared four dog training and translation providers: Petco, Dogo, Puppr, and Dog Simulator. These were chosen for their similar offerings and competition with PupPro.

Dogo stood out as the strongest competitor, offering a comprehensive and intuitive step-by-step course. The other three had notable limitations: Petco required in-store visits at scheduled times, which isn't convenient for users with conflicting schedules. Puppr had a variety of training options, but the layout was lengthy and required multiple clicks to access lessons. Dog Simulator had entertaining translation features, but the translations were inaccurate and unreliable.

I compared four dog training and translation providers: Petco, Dogo, Puppr, and Dog Simulator. These were chosen for their similar offerings and competition with PupPro.

Dogo stood out as the strongest competitor, offering a comprehensive and intuitive step-by-step course. The other three had notable limitations: Petco required in-store visits at scheduled times, which isn't convenient for users with conflicting schedules. Puppr had a variety of training options, but the layout was lengthy and required multiple clicks to access lessons. Dog Simulator had entertaining translation features, but the translations were inaccurate and unreliable.

| User Interviews

| User Interviews

| User Interviews

After analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the competitors, I conducted user interviews to gain insights into customers' experiences, needs, and challenges when training and communicating with their dogs. I interviewed five individuals with experience in dog training, with each interview lasting 30 minutes.

After analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the competitors, I conducted user interviews to gain insights into customers' experiences, needs, and challenges when training and communicating with their dogs. I interviewed five individuals with experience in dog training, with each interview lasting 30 minutes.

After analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the competitors, I conducted user interviews to gain insights into customers' experiences, needs, and challenges when training and communicating with their dogs. I interviewed five individuals with experience in dog training, with each interview lasting 30 minutes.

| Research Synthesis

| Research Synthesis

| Research Synthesis

Following the interviews, I conducted an Affinity Mapping exercise to categorize and visually organize the information gathered from users. This process helped me identify similarities in user feedback, grasp key insights, and gain a deeper understanding of their needs.

Following the interviews, I conducted an Affinity Mapping exercise to categorize and visually organize the information gathered from users. This process helped me identify similarities in user feedback, grasp key insights, and gain a deeper understanding of their needs.

Following the interviews, I conducted an Affinity Mapping exercise to categorize and visually organize the information gathered from users. This process helped me identify similarities in user feedback, grasp key insights, and gain a deeper understanding of their needs.

| Interview Findings

| Interview Findings

| Interview Findings

Assumptions Before the Interview

Assumptions Before the Interview

Assumptions Before the Interview

Given that AI-driven dog training apps are a novel concept, it was anticipated that participants might find the idea unfamiliar. Therefore, additional explanations were provided prior to the interviews. Furthermore, since the app is primarily intended for dog owners or those in close contact with dogs, participants were pre-screened to ensure they had relevant experience with dogs.

Given that AI-driven dog training apps are a novel concept, it was anticipated that participants might find the idea unfamiliar. Therefore, additional explanations were provided prior to the interviews. Furthermore, since the app is primarily intended for dog owners or those in close contact with dogs, participants were pre-screened to ensure they had relevant experience with dogs.

Given that AI-driven dog training apps are a novel concept, it was anticipated that participants might find the idea unfamiliar. Therefore, additional explanations were provided prior to the interviews. Furthermore, since the app is primarily intended for dog owners or those in close contact with dogs, participants were pre-screened to ensure they had relevant experience with dogs.

All users emphasized the importance of personalized dog training

All users emphasized the importance of personalized dog training

All users emphasized the importance of personalized dog training

All users (100%) highlighted the importance of personalizing the app to the dog's breed and age. Some also suggested considering the dog's personality and living environment for more reliable and relevant training. Two users noted that personalization should be the first step upon opening the app.

All users (100%) highlighted the importance of personalizing the app to the dog's breed and age. Some also suggested considering the dog's personality and living environment for more reliable and relevant training. Two users noted that personalization should be the first step upon opening the app.

All users (100%) highlighted the importance of personalizing the app to the dog's breed and age. Some also suggested considering the dog's personality and living environment for more reliable and relevant training. Two users noted that personalization should be the first step upon opening the app.

Users had concerns about AI accuracy and camera security

Users had concerns about AI accuracy and camera security

Users had concerns about AI accuracy and camera security

All users had questions about the app's reliability and AI accuracy for dog training and translation, as it’s a new concept to them. Some users were curious about the AI's ability to read environmental tension or mood. Additionally, a couple of users mentioned potential security considerations regarding the app's use of the phone's camera.

All users had questions about the app's reliability and AI accuracy for dog training and translation, as it’s a new concept to them. Some users were curious about the AI's ability to read environmental tension or mood. Additionally, a couple of users mentioned potential security considerations regarding the app's use of the phone's camera.

All users had questions about the app's reliability and AI accuracy for dog training and translation, as it’s a new concept to them. Some users were curious about the AI's ability to read environmental tension or mood. Additionally, a couple of users mentioned potential security considerations regarding the app's use of the phone's camera.

Some users expressed interest in contacting a human trainer for situations needing physical interactions

Some users expressed interest in contacting a human trainer for situations needing physical interactions

Some users expressed interest in contacting a human trainer for situations needing physical interactions

Two users (40%) wanted the option to contact a human dog training expert for situations requiring physical interaction, like dogs with biting issues or large dogs. They suggested referrals to human-dog experts or virtual training sessions with a human trainer would be helpful.

Two users (40%) wanted the option to contact a human dog training expert for situations requiring physical interaction, like dogs with biting issues or large dogs. They suggested referrals to human-dog experts or virtual training sessions with a human trainer would be helpful.

Two users (40%) wanted the option to contact a human dog training expert for situations requiring physical interaction, like dogs with biting issues or large dogs. They suggested referrals to human-dog experts or virtual training sessions with a human trainer would be helpful.

Users found medication and and vaccination reminders useful

Users found medication and and vaccination reminders useful

Users found medication and and vaccination reminders useful

40% of users expressed interest in a feature that would remind them of their dog's medication and vaccination schedules. They felt that having automated reminders integrated into the app would help ensure their pets' health needs are consistently met, making the app more useful and comprehensive.

40% of users expressed interest in a feature that would remind them of their dog's medication and vaccination schedules. They felt that having automated reminders integrated into the app would help ensure their pets' health needs are consistently met, making the app more useful and comprehensive.

40% of users expressed interest in a feature that would remind them of their dog's medication and vaccination schedules. They felt that having automated reminders integrated into the app would help ensure their pets' health needs are consistently met, making the app more useful and comprehensive.

DEFINE

DEFINE

DEFINE

| User Persona

| User Persona

| User Persona

After synthesizing my research and identifying common user feedback, I created a persona that captures the typical user's needs and motivations.

After synthesizing my research and identifying common user feedback, I created a persona that captures the typical user's needs and motivations.

After synthesizing my research and identifying common user feedback, I created a persona that captures the typical user's needs and motivations.

| User Journey Map

| User Journey Map

| User Journey Map

After crafting the user persona, I developed a user journey map for our AI dog training and translation app to visualize the user experience from initial onboarding to advanced training scenarios, ensuring a seamless and engaging interaction at every step.

After crafting the user persona, I developed a user journey map for our AI dog training and translation app to visualize the user experience from initial onboarding to advanced training scenarios, ensuring a seamless and engaging interaction at every step.

After crafting the user persona, I developed a user journey map for our AI dog training and translation app to visualize the user experience from initial onboarding to advanced training scenarios, ensuring a seamless and engaging interaction at every step.

| POV & HMW

| POV & HMW

| POV & HMW

I created “Point Of View” statements and “How Might We” questions to make it clear who we are designing for and what our focus should be to meet users’ needs.

I created “Point Of View” statements and “How Might We” questions to make it clear who we are designing for and what our focus should be to meet users’ needs.

I created “Point Of View” statements and “How Might We” questions to make it clear who we are designing for and what our focus should be to meet users’ needs.

Point of View

Point of View

Point of View

Users who are looking for dog training programs need a way to personalize the dog training program because the lack of customization makes it challenging for users to apply the training effectively, as they feel it doesn’t address their dog’s unique situation and requirements.

Users who are looking for dog training programs need a way to personalize the dog training program because the lack of customization makes it challenging for users to apply the training effectively, as they feel it doesn’t address their dog’s unique situation and requirements.

Users who are looking for dog training programs need a way to personalize the dog training program because the lack of customization makes it challenging for users to apply the training effectively, as they feel it doesn’t address their dog’s unique situation and requirements.

How Might We

How Might We

How Might We

  • How might we create a personalized dog training program that effectively addresses the unique needs of each dog breed and age, ensuring users feel confident in applying the training to their specific situations?

  • How might we create a personalized dog training program that effectively addresses the unique needs of each dog breed and age, ensuring users feel confident in applying the training to their specific situations?

  • How might we create a personalized dog training program that effectively addresses the unique needs of each dog breed and age, ensuring users feel confident in applying the training to their specific situations?

Point of View

Point of View

Point of View

Users who train their dogs need real-time feedback on their dog training effectiveness and their dogs’ emotional state to ensure correct and effective training. An AI-driven feature using vision capabilities can provide immediate feedback and assess dogs' well-being, ensuring a more enjoyable training experience for both dogs and owners.

Users who train their dogs need real-time feedback on their dog training effectiveness and their dogs’ emotional state to ensure correct and effective training. An AI-driven feature using vision capabilities can provide immediate feedback and assess dogs' well-being, ensuring a more enjoyable training experience for both dogs and owners.

Users who train their dogs need real-time feedback on their dog training effectiveness and their dogs’ emotional state to ensure correct and effective training. An AI-driven feature using vision capabilities can provide immediate feedback and assess dogs' well-being, ensuring a more enjoyable training experience for both dogs and owners.

How Might We

How Might We

How Might We

  • How might we leverage AI vision capabilities to provide real-time feedback on dog training, ensuring users effectively train their dogs?


  • How might we develop an AI-driven feature that uses smartphone cameras to assess dogs' emotional state during training sessions, allowing users to optimize training timing for a positive and enjoyable experience for both dogs and owners?

  • How might we leverage AI vision capabilities to provide real-time feedback on dog training, ensuring users effectively train their dogs?


  • How might we develop an AI-driven feature that uses smartphone cameras to assess dogs' emotional state during training sessions, allowing users to optimize training timing for a positive and enjoyable experience for both dogs and owners?

  • How might we leverage AI vision capabilities to provide real-time feedback on dog training, ensuring users effectively train their dogs?


  • How might we develop an AI-driven feature that uses smartphone cameras to assess dogs' emotional state during training sessions, allowing users to optimize training timing for a positive and enjoyable experience for both dogs and owners?

Point of View

Point of View

Point of View

Dog owners need a way to accurately communicate with and understand their pets' emotions, as current methods are insufficient. An AI-driven dog-human translation feature would enable users to converse with their beloved canines, fostering meaningful conversations, and strengthening relationships through effective communication.

Dog owners need a way to accurately communicate with and understand their pets' emotions, as current methods are insufficient. An AI-driven dog-human translation feature would enable users to converse with their beloved canines, fostering meaningful conversations, and strengthening relationships through effective communication.

Dog owners need a way to accurately communicate with and understand their pets' emotions, as current methods are insufficient. An AI-driven dog-human translation feature would enable users to converse with their beloved canines, fostering meaningful conversations, and strengthening relationships through effective communication.

How Might We

How Might We

How Might We

  • How might we develop an AI-driven dog-human translation feature that enhances meaningful communication between dog owners and their pets, fostering stronger relationships and understanding?

  • How might we develop an AI-driven dog-human translation feature that enhances meaningful communication between dog owners and their pets, fostering stronger relationships and understanding?

  • How might we develop an AI-driven dog-human translation feature that enhances meaningful communication between dog owners and their pets, fostering stronger relationships and understanding?

| Sitemap

| Sitemap

| Sitemap

Based on the research, including user goals, interview insights, and personas, I developed a sitemap to visually outline the app's structure and content.

Based on the research, including user goals, interview insights, and personas, I developed a sitemap to visually outline the app's structure and content.

Based on the research, including user goals, interview insights, and personas, I developed a sitemap to visually outline the app's structure and content.

| Project Goal

| Project Goal

| Project Goal

From my user research findings, I defined the project goals to provide clear focus and ensure alignment with user needs, business objectives, and technical considerations.

From my user research findings, I defined the project goals to provide clear focus and ensure alignment with user needs, business objectives, and technical considerations.

IDEATE

IDEATE

IDEATE

| User Flow

| User Flow

| User Flow

A user flow was designed to outline how users interact with the app, detailing the steps and actions required for a seamless and successful experience using the AI-based dog training feature.

A user flow was designed to outline how users interact with the app, detailing the steps and actions required for a seamless and successful experience using the AI-based dog training feature.

A user flow was designed to outline how users interact with the app, detailing the steps and actions required for a seamless and successful experience using the AI-based dog training feature.

DESIGN

DESIGN

DESIGN

| Low-Fidelity Wireframe

| Low-Fidelity Wireframe

| Low-Fidelity Wireframe

Once I prioritized and defined the features to include, along with their associated task and user flows, I created initial low-fidelity wireframes to visualize the interface design and interaction.

Once I prioritized and defined the features to include, along with their associated task and user flows, I created initial low-fidelity wireframes to visualize the interface design and interaction.

Once I prioritized and defined the features to include, along with their associated task and user flows, I created initial low-fidelity wireframes to visualize the interface design and interaction.

| Branding & UI Kit

| Branding & UI Kit

| Branding & UI Kit

I aimed for the app to embody a lively, educational, trustworthy, and empathetic atmosphere. I carefully chose a color palette, fonts, icons, logo, and components to maintain visual harmony and consistency across the project.

I aimed for the app to embody a lively, educational, trustworthy, and empathetic atmosphere. I carefully chose a color palette, fonts, icons, logo, and components to maintain visual harmony and consistency across the project.

I aimed for the app to embody a lively, educational, trustworthy, and empathetic atmosphere. I carefully chose a color palette, fonts, icons, logo, and components to maintain visual harmony and consistency across the project.

| High Fidelity Wireframe

| High Fidelity Wireframe

| High Fidelity Wireframe

Using the style guide and branding, I created high-fidelity wireframes to visualize the app's appearance and assess visual hierarchy and effectiveness.

Using the style guide and branding, I created high-fidelity wireframes to visualize the app's appearance and assess visual hierarchy and effectiveness.

Using the style guide and branding, I created high-fidelity wireframes to visualize the app's appearance and assess visual hierarchy and effectiveness.

TEST

TEST

TEST

| Prototype

| Prototype

| Prototype

I utilized Figma to construct the prototype, facilitating interactions between frames. Following this, I conducted thorough testing to ensure the smooth functionality of the app before proceeding to usability tests.

I utilized Figma to construct the prototype, facilitating interactions between frames. Following this, I conducted thorough testing to ensure the smooth functionality of the app before proceeding to usability tests.

I utilized Figma to construct the prototype, facilitating interactions between frames. Following this, I conducted thorough testing to ensure the smooth functionality of the app before proceeding to usability tests.

| Usability Testing

| Usability Testing

| Usability Testing

A usability test was conducted to assess the app's functionality, user satisfaction, and areas for enhancement. Five participants completed tasks including onboarding, setting reminders, training commands, using AI translation, taking quizzes, and reviewing profiles. From observing their interactions, I confirmed successful elements, identified potential user challenges, and pinpointed key areas for improvement. Overall, users found the platform straightforward, intuitive, detailed, and comprehensive.

A usability test was conducted to assess the app's functionality, user satisfaction, and areas for enhancement. Five participants completed tasks including onboarding, setting reminders, training commands, using AI translation, taking quizzes, and reviewing profiles. From observing their interactions, I confirmed successful elements, identified potential user challenges, and pinpointed key areas for improvement. Overall, users found the platform straightforward, intuitive, detailed, and comprehensive.

A usability test was conducted to assess the app's functionality, user satisfaction, and areas for enhancement. Five participants completed tasks including onboarding, setting reminders, training commands, using AI translation, taking quizzes, and reviewing profiles. From observing their interactions, I confirmed successful elements, identified potential user challenges, and pinpointed key areas for improvement. Overall, users found the platform straightforward, intuitive, detailed, and comprehensive.

Success metrics

Success metrics

Success metrics

  • Success Rate: Percentage of tasks successfully completed by participants.

  • Task Completion Time: Average time taken to complete each task.

  • Error Rate: Number of errors encountered during tasks.

  • User Satisfaction: Ratings and qualitative feedback from participants.

  • Success Rate: Percentage of tasks successfully completed by participants.

  • Task Completion Time: Average time taken to complete each task.

  • Error Rate: Number of errors encountered during tasks.

  • User Satisfaction: Ratings and qualitative feedback from participants.

  • Success Rate: Percentage of tasks successfully completed by participants.

  • Task Completion Time: Average time taken to complete each task.

  • Error Rate: Number of errors encountered during tasks.

  • User Satisfaction: Ratings and qualitative feedback from participants.

What worked well

What worked well

What worked well

  • Easy to use: All users rated the platform 9/10 for easy and user-friendly to use

  • Color scheme & layout: Users liked the color scheme and layout - they expressed it looked organized, neat, professional, and cute

  • User-friendly and effective UI: Users were able to complete each task within an avg. 1-3 seconds

  • Intuitive platform setup: Users were able to complete most tasks with none or minimal errors

  • Comprehensive features: Users felt the app was comprehensive, addressing their dog's overall well-being rather than just focusing on training and translation.

  • Ideal length of personalization questions: Users found the length of the questions to be just right

  • Easy to use: All users rated the platform 9/10 for easy and user-friendly to use

  • Color scheme & layout: Users liked the color scheme and layout - they expressed it looked organized, neat, professional, and cute

  • User-friendly and effective UI: Users were able to complete each task within an avg. 1-3 seconds

  • Intuitive platform setup: Users were able to complete most tasks with none or minimal errors

  • Comprehensive features: Users felt the app was comprehensive, addressing their dog's overall well-being rather than just focusing on training and translation.

  • Ideal length of personalization questions: Users found the length of the questions to be just right

  • Easy to use: All users rated the platform 9/10 for easy and user-friendly to use

  • Color scheme & layout: Users liked the color scheme and layout - they expressed it looked organized, neat, professional, and cute

  • User-friendly and effective UI: Users were able to complete each task within an avg. 1-3 seconds

  • Intuitive platform setup: Users were able to complete most tasks with none or minimal errors

  • Comprehensive features: Users felt the app was comprehensive, addressing their dog's overall well-being rather than just focusing on training and translation.

  • Ideal length of personalization questions: Users found the length of the questions to be just right

Challenges

Challenges

Challenges

  • All users had trouble locating the specific quiz under the Pup Quiz screen because the Pup Quiz was the only section that scrolled horizontally

  • Two users wished the AI translation's loading time was shorter, feeling it took too long for the translated page to load

  • One user recommended adding information on dog neutering and gender in the app

  • One user noted it might be beneficial to add a question about whether the user has multiple dogs in the personalization questions for those with more than one dog

  • All users had trouble locating the specific quiz under the Pup Quiz screen because the Pup Quiz was the only section that scrolled horizontally

  • Two users wished the AI translation's loading time was shorter, feeling it took too long for the translated page to load

  • One user recommended adding information on dog neutering and gender in the app

  • One user noted it might be beneficial to add a question about whether the user has multiple dogs in the personalization questions for those with more than one dog

  • All users had trouble locating the specific quiz under the Pup Quiz screen because the Pup Quiz was the only section that scrolled horizontally

  • Two users wished the AI translation's loading time was shorter, feeling it took too long for the translated page to load

  • One user recommended adding information on dog neutering and gender in the app

  • One user noted it might be beneficial to add a question about whether the user has multiple dogs in the personalization questions for those with more than one dog

Ideas - High & Medium priority

Ideas - High & Medium priority

Ideas - High & Medium priority

  • Add left and right arrows under the Pup Quiz to make it more noticeable - high priority (severity)

  • Make the AI Translation load time shorter - high priority (frequency)

  • Add the Dog’s gender information under the personalization questions and profile screen - high priority (severity)

  • Add question about multiple dogs under the personalization questions - high priority (severity)

  • Add left and right arrows under the Pup Quiz to make it more noticeable - high priority (severity)

  • Make the AI Translation load time shorter - high priority (frequency)

  • Add the Dog’s gender information under the personalization questions and profile screen - high priority (severity)

  • Add question about multiple dogs under the personalization questions - high priority (severity)

  • Add left and right arrows under the Pup Quiz to make it more noticeable - high priority (severity)

  • Make the AI Translation load time shorter - high priority (frequency)

  • Add the Dog’s gender information under the personalization questions and profile screen - high priority (severity)

  • Add question about multiple dogs under the personalization questions - high priority (severity)

ITERATE

ITERATE

ITERATE

| Revisions

| Revisions

| Revisions

Based on the feedback from usability testing, I addressed the high and medium-priority items. I added left and right arrows and moved the status bar to the bottom of the screen to clearly indicate multiple pages under the 'Pup Quiz' section. I also halved the transition time for the translation screens. To enhance training personalization, I included questions about the dog's gender, neutering status, and whether the user has multiple dogs.

Based on the feedback from usability testing, I addressed the high and medium-priority items. I added left and right arrows and moved the status bar to the bottom of the screen to clearly indicate multiple pages under the 'Pup Quiz' section. I also halved the transition time for the translation screens. To enhance training personalization, I included questions about the dog's gender, neutering status, and whether the user has multiple dogs.

Based on the feedback from usability testing, I addressed the high and medium-priority items. I added left and right arrows and moved the status bar to the bottom of the screen to clearly indicate multiple pages under the 'Pup Quiz' section. I also halved the transition time for the translation screens. To enhance training personalization, I included questions about the dog's gender, neutering status, and whether the user has multiple dogs.

| Final Prototype

| Final Prototype

| Final Prototype

Introducing PupPro:

The First AI Dog Training & Translation App!

Introducing PupPro:

The First AI Dog Training & Translation App!

Introducing PupPro:

The First AI Dog Training & Translation App!

Users can complete personalization questions to customize the training program for their dog

Users can complete personalization questions to customize the training program for their dog

Users can complete personalization questions to customize the training program for their dog

Users can enjoy a 7-day free trial of the app


Users can set up training reminders for their preferred days and times

Users can enjoy a 7-day free trial of the app


Users can set up training reminders for their preferred days and times

Users can enjoy a 7-day free trial of the app


Users can set up training reminders for their preferred days and times

Users can choose the training they’re interested in, follow video instructions to learn the techniques, and use the how-to guide to set up the camera for accurate AI analysis

Users can choose the training they’re interested in, follow video instructions to learn the techniques, and use the how-to guide to set up the camera for accurate AI analysis

Users can choose the training they’re interested in, follow video instructions to learn the techniques, and use the how-to guide to set up the camera for accurate AI analysis

Using the phone's camera, the AI provides real-time feedback on the training session to correct or confirm proper execution


After completing the training, users are given a few follow-up questions to help the app better meet their needs

Using the phone's camera, the AI provides real-time feedback on the training session to correct or confirm proper execution


After completing the training, users are given a few follow-up questions to help the app better meet their needs

Using the phone's camera, the AI provides real-time feedback on the training session to correct or confirm proper execution


After completing the training, users are given a few follow-up questions to help the app better meet their needs

With the AI translation feature, users can speak to the app to translate their words into feedback for their dog and vice versa


This helps dog parents and their pets communicate more effectively and build a stronger bond

With the AI translation feature, users can speak to the app to translate their words into feedback for their dog and vice versa


This helps dog parents and their pets communicate more effectively and build a stronger bond

With the AI translation feature, users can speak to the app to translate their words into feedback for their dog and vice versa


This helps dog parents and their pets communicate more effectively and build a stronger bond

Users can enjoy the Pup Quiz feature to learn about dogs and dog training in a fun, engaging way!

Users can enjoy the Pup Quiz feature to learn about dogs and dog training in a fun, engaging way!

Users can enjoy the Pup Quiz feature to learn about dogs and dog training in a fun, engaging way!

Users can visit the Profile page to set up health reminders and track their dog's weight


Users can get support or ask questions through the app's Chat service located in the top right corner

Users can visit the Profile page to set up health reminders and track their dog's weight


Users can get support or ask questions through the app's Chat service located in the top right corner

Users can visit the Profile page to set up health reminders and track their dog's weight


Users can get support or ask questions through the app's Chat service located in the top right corner

| Takeaways

| Takeaways

| Takeaways

Working on this project was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, presenting unique challenges that required innovative solutions. As a dog owner, it was particularly engaging to empathize with users and create an app designed to enhance the bond between them and their pets. The process was rewarding and enlightening, blending my love for dogs with my passion for design and technology. Given the novel concept of AI-driven dog training apps, I had to think outside the box and use my creativity to make the app functional and user-friendly. Anticipating potential unfamiliarity among participants, I provided additional explanations prior to user interviews, ensuring valuable input and feedback. This approach helped me gather essential insights and adapt the app to meet user needs effectively.

The project underscored the importance of user-centered design, as prioritizing user feedback led to an intuitive, user-friendly app. The comprehensive functionality addressed both training and translation, offering a holistic dog care solution. Effective use of AI for real-time feedback and emotional assessment significantly improved training effectiveness and engagement. Personalizing training to individual dogs' needs, considering factors such as breed, age, and environment, ensured relevance and success. The cohesive, attractive design contributed to user satisfaction and perceived value. Continuous testing and iteration throughout the development process refined the app and addressed challenges effectively. Finally, integrating features like health reminders, weight tracking, and training options made the app both practical and comprehensive.

Working on this project was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, presenting unique challenges that required innovative solutions. As a dog owner, it was particularly engaging to empathize with users and create an app designed to enhance the bond between them and their pets. The process was rewarding and enlightening, blending my love for dogs with my passion for design and technology. Given the novel concept of AI-driven dog training apps, I had to think outside the box and use my creativity to make the app functional and user-friendly. Anticipating potential unfamiliarity among participants, I provided additional explanations prior to user interviews, ensuring valuable input and feedback. This approach helped me gather essential insights and adapt the app to meet user needs effectively.

The project underscored the importance of user-centered design, as prioritizing user feedback led to an intuitive, user-friendly app. The comprehensive functionality addressed both training and translation, offering a holistic dog care solution. Effective use of AI for real-time feedback and emotional assessment significantly improved training effectiveness and engagement. Personalizing training to individual dogs' needs, considering factors such as breed, age, and environment, ensured relevance and success. The cohesive, attractive design contributed to user satisfaction and perceived value. Continuous testing and iteration throughout the development process refined the app and addressed challenges effectively. Finally, integrating features like health reminders, weight tracking, and training options made the app both practical and comprehensive.

Working on this project was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, presenting unique challenges that required innovative solutions. As a dog owner, it was particularly engaging to empathize with users and create an app designed to enhance the bond between them and their pets. The process was rewarding and enlightening, blending my love for dogs with my passion for design and technology. Given the novel concept of AI-driven dog training apps, I had to think outside the box and use my creativity to make the app functional and user-friendly. Anticipating potential unfamiliarity among participants, I provided additional explanations prior to user interviews, ensuring valuable input and feedback. This approach helped me gather essential insights and adapt the app to meet user needs effectively.

The project underscored the importance of user-centered design, as prioritizing user feedback led to an intuitive, user-friendly app. The comprehensive functionality addressed both training and translation, offering a holistic dog care solution. Effective use of AI for real-time feedback and emotional assessment significantly improved training effectiveness and engagement. Personalizing training to individual dogs' needs, considering factors such as breed, age, and environment, ensured relevance and success. The cohesive, attractive design contributed to user satisfaction and perceived value. Continuous testing and iteration throughout the development process refined the app and addressed challenges effectively. Finally, integrating features like health reminders, weight tracking, and training options made the app both practical and comprehensive.

© 2024 Christina Kim

© 2024 Christina Kim