FOOTPATH APP
PAIN POINT 01
The application lacks other features that may promote user experience. It doesn’t have a homepage or other specific sections that promote a user-friendly interface.
The first image (A1) on the right shows the main page that users encounter as soon as they open the app, where there is no homepage icon to redirect them back to the homepage. The next pain point is illustrated in the second (A2) and third (A3) images — it is unnecessary to have both toggle options, as both redirect to the same panel (Maps & Routing). Lastly, as shown in the fourth image (A4), there is a magnet icon that appears to serve no obvious purpose; however, based on research, it was found that it temporarily disables the snap-to-map feature, allowing users to manually trace the map.
CLIENT
Interactive Design 1
SCOPE
Product Redesign, UI / UX design / Interactive Design
One of the main problems with the app is that its interface is less well-designed than those of competitors such as Strava and AllTrails. The goal of this project is to improve the user interface to ensure it is user-friendly and to enhance its overall functionality. On the other hand, it also aims to upgrade its visual aesthetic to better appeal to its target audience.
FOOTPATH: ROUTE PLANNER
Footpath Route Planner is an application designed for users who want to engage in outdoor activities that require route planning. Unlike Google Maps and Apple Maps, Footpath is specifically designated as a route planner for outdoor activities such as running, road cycling, boating, canoeing, hiking, and more.
PAIN POINT 02
The app serves a single purpose: to draw a path and follow it as the user performs their chosen activity — whether cycling, running, walking, or otherwise. However, the buttons and toggle options feel cluttered and lack cohesiveness, making the overall interface feel disorganized.
The application lacks features that could enhance the user experience and provide greater satisfaction during use. Its core function is straightforward: draw a path and follow it as the user performs their chosen activity — whether cycling, running, walking, or otherwise. Beyond this, the app offers no additional features of note. Furthermore, another pain point worth highlighting is that there are numerous buttons scattered throughout the interface that redirect users to new panels, each containing a range of additional options, rather than consolidating all panel options into one dedicated section.
