Splash Dash

UX/UI

Travis Crawford | Research\UI\Illustrations

Brandy Compton | UX\Prototyping

Tayler Challis | Word Mark\UI

The Problem:

Every summer, thousands of river floaters in Texas enjoy the water, but a common issue interrupts their experience: being mid-float without access to essentials like sunscreen, water, snacks, or even a way to alert for help if needed. This leads to not only inconvenience but also potential safety risks such as dehydration, sunburn, or getting stranded without support.

Context:

River floaters often spend 2-7 hours on the water without access to essentials like sunscreen, snacks, drinks, or emergency supplies, leading to inconvenience and safety concerns.

Challenge:

How can we enhance the river-floating experience by using autonomous robots to deliver essential items directly to floaters, ensuring convenience, safety, and enjoyment?

The Goal:

Revolutionize river floating with an autonomous delivery service that provides convenient access to essentials, enhancing safety, enjoyment, and satisfaction.

DESIGN PROCESS

  • Research and Mind Mapping:

  • Ideation and Prototyping:

  • Testing:

LOGO

word mark

Mascot

Mascot variants

RESEARCH CONCLUSION

Google forms | IBM Design thinking | General Research conducted on the Internet

What we learned:

We learned that our eco-friendly AV should be a part of the total float experience and help reduce the environmental impact of floating the river.


Difficulty transporting items before, during, & after the float, and/or losing items while on the water.

Responders reported safety issues while floating including: sunburn, punctured tubes, and minor cuts & abrasions.

Responders reported they would appreciate services & products offered through an AV delivery system based on their  floating habits.

PAPER PROTOTYPES

BRANDED FRAMES

User Onboarding | Rover and Supplies Order Flow

WHAT I LEARNED

User-Centered Design:

Building features around specific user pain points creates a more engaging and valuable product.
Seamless Integration: Ensuring all features are interconnected elevates the user’s overall experience.

FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS

  • Adding social features to connect users for group trips and share floating reviews.

  • Implementing a rewards system to incentivize frequent usage.

  • Partnering with local vendors for exclusive offers and supplies within the app.

PROTOTYPE