Calgary Companion
From a Non-Interactive Map to a Fully Interactive Navigation App
Facing the lack of interactive solutions in one of the largest cycling paths in North America - Calgary - YYC Companion offers an easy solution to improve navigation safety and bring together cyclists in Calgary, Alberta,
Bringing Cyclists Together
Upon gathering data from user research with over 20 participants and from the City dataset, it was shown that cyclists face safety& navigation problems, uncentralized means of communication with the city's department and a scattered community.
User Research
Our riders reflect a large community and its' needs.
Most Requested Features
Our prototyping took into consideration the features most mentioned by our users in order to build a friendly user-centric app in which our cyclists can relay on and engage with their community.
User-friendly Layout
The layout proposal is focused on a simple - yet colorful - design . It was created to be attractive and easy to use.
From the homepage straight into the navigation mode, to our social page and personal statistics - alarge demographic of users can stay connected without any headaches.
A Clear Identity
This first logo design manages to capture the essence of the app - simplicity, navigation, cycling - appealing to a large audience in Calgary, from professional cyclist to the weekend group of friends.
It transmits the project’s essence and the desire to create a communitythat embraces all riders.
Full of Features
To build a strong user base, our app focused on the main requirements detected in the user research phase.
Connecting User & Government
A cycling path report for that connects the users demands with the City of Calgary.
Safety & Filters
A user-friendly navigation system with an emergency button, group ridE, and pathway filters
Community Engagement
A dedicated social and personal statistics page to keep users motivated and engaged with their community,
Cycling Into the Future
As our community grows, so does our responsibility to our riders. For future Companion releases, our team plans on:
Navigation & Places of Interest
Implement a navigation with interesting local stores, events, and places to ride.
All Riders Connected
An emergency system to alert nearby riders if someone needs help and smart watch notifications,
Open-Data Power
A step-by-step view and dashboard of cycling requests with the City of Calgary.
Calgary Companion
From a Non-Interactive Map to a Fully Interactive Navigation App
Facing the lack of interactive solutions in one of the largest cycling paths in North America - Calgary - YYC Companion offers an easy solution to improve navigation safety and bring together cyclists in Calgary, Alberta,
Bringing Cyclists Together
Upon gathering data from user research with over 20 participants and from the City dataset, it was shown that cyclists face safety& navigation problems, uncentralized means of communication with the city's department and a scattered community.
User Research
Our riders reflect a large community and its' needs.
Most Requested Features
Our prototyping took into consideration the features most mentioned by our users in order to build a friendly user-centric app in which our cyclists can relay on and engage with their community.
A Clear Identity
This first logo design manages to capture the essence of the app - simplicity, navigation, cycling - appealing to a large audience in Calgary, from professional cyclist to the weekend group of friends.
It transmits the project’s essence and the desire to create a communitythat embraces all riders.
User-friendly Layout
The layout proposal is focused on a simple - yet colorful - design . It was created to be attractive and easy to use.
From the homepage straight into the navigation mode, to our social page and personal statistics - alarge demographic of users can stay connected without any headaches.
Full of Features
To build a strong user base, our app focused on the main requirements detected in the user research phase.
Connecting User & Government
A cycling path report for that connects the users demands with the City of Calgary.
Safety & Filters
A user-friendly navigation system with an emergency button, group ridE, and pathway filters
Community Engagement
A dedicated social and personal statistics page to keep users motivated and engaged with their community,
Cycling Into the Future
As our community grows, so does our responsibility to our riders. For future Companion releases, our team plans on:
Navigation & Places of Interest
Implement a navigation with interesting local stores, events, and places to ride.
All Riders Connected
A step-by-step view and dashboard of cycling requests with the City of Calgary.
Open-Data Power
An emergency system to alert nearby riders if someone needs help and smart watch notifications,
