Sep 07, 2023
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Lula: Designing an innovative app prototype for a vending machines marketplace
$10,000+
Less 1 month
United States, Philadelphia
2-5
Service categories
Service Lines
Software Development
Design
IT Services
Domain focus
Commerce
Consumer Products & Services
Other
Subcategories
Design
Product Design
User Experience
Challenge
The Client needed a platform that delivers an easy vending machine shopping experience plus interactive features. When working on this project, only one competitor offered this combination. The market is untapped and so uncommon that it would require innovative solutions to deliver the Client's requirements.
Another challenge was the region the app would cover. While the MVP would start with users in Philadelphia, Lula is not limited to this area. It would need to support a diverse range of products to serve other regions. Ideamotive's task was to put together a team and processes that would deliver these requirements accurately
The Client needed a platform that delivers an easy vending machine shopping experience plus interactive features. When working on this project, only one competitor offered this combination. The market is untapped and so uncommon that it would require innovative solutions to deliver the Client's requirements.
Another challenge was the region the app would cover. While the MVP would start with users in Philadelphia, Lula is not limited to this area. It would need to support a diverse range of products to serve other regions. Ideamotive's task was to put together a team and processes that would deliver these requirements accurately
Solution
The initial workflow was in 3 stages completed in 8 days. We delivered ideation and branding in a day. Our designers wrapped up wireframing and information architecture for screens the Client requested within 6 days. The mockups and presentation took only a day.
For the interactive features requested by the Client, our team created an extensive list of functionalities that includes:
GPS navigation: Users find vending machines and view nearest routes
Chatbots for fast response to queries, complaints, etc.
Profile creation: Users can create their names, choose an avatar, and leave comments, opinions, or photos.
Dark and light modes
Standard user mode
Business account: Private investors can add their vending machines.
The initial workflow was in 3 stages completed in 8 days. We delivered ideation and branding in a day. Our designers wrapped up wireframing and information architecture for screens the Client requested within 6 days. The mockups and presentation took only a day.
For the interactive features requested by the Client, our team created an extensive list of functionalities that includes:
GPS navigation: Users find vending machines and view nearest routes
Chatbots for fast response to queries, complaints, etc.
Profile creation: Users can create their names, choose an avatar, and leave comments, opinions, or photos.
Dark and light modes
Standard user mode
Business account: Private investors can add their vending machines.
Results
Ideamotive successfully met the Client’s requirements within a tight deadline. The outstanding branding and designs our team delivered matched the Client's vision of a prototype that facilitates valuable conversations with potential investors.
The overall style of the app is unique. It has a neon design, dark mode feature at night, and light mode during the day. Customers can buy from all the listed vending machines and enjoy a fast service using the interactive features. They can also switch accounts to an ordinary user (a shopper) or a business user (a vending machine owner).
Although Lula did not win the competition, the MVP received strong, positive feedback. Thanks to Ideamotive, the Client now feels confident pitching to investors using a prototype that visualizes his goals.
Ideamotive successfully met the Client’s requirements within a tight deadline. The outstanding branding and designs our team delivered matched the Client's vision of a prototype that facilitates valuable conversations with potential investors.
The overall style of the app is unique. It has a neon design, dark mode feature at night, and light mode during the day. Customers can buy from all the listed vending machines and enjoy a fast service using the interactive features. They can also switch accounts to an ordinary user (a shopper) or a business user (a vending machine owner).
Although Lula did not win the competition, the MVP received strong, positive feedback. Thanks to Ideamotive, the Client now feels confident pitching to investors using a prototype that visualizes his goals.