Curl
Curl by Surfrider is a platform that empowers surfers, swimmers, and ocean lovers to actively participate in scientific research on water quality.
Role
DA – UI designer
Year
2022
Context
Master
Challenge
How might we motivate surfers and swimmers to actively participate in citizen science?
Tools
Figma, Figjam
Objectives
Create a friendly, accessible and intuitive experience that connects citizen science with the everyday lives of surfers and swimmers.
– Make water-quality data collection simple and engaging
– Understand what motivates users to contribute to citizen science
– Connect environmental action with community and fun
– Make collected data useful and accessible to scientists
01. Explore
Research citizen science and survey potential users to understand their motivations and expectations.
02. Define
Define the key features around data collection, community, personal tracking and scientific research.
03. Design
Design the app’s features and visual identity, creating a friendly and accessible interface.
04. Build
Create mockups and prototypes in Figma, refining the experience across the different user needs.
