Roomate's App (Roommy) Case Study

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Roommates Mobile Application, "Roommy"

Sector: Roommates Mobile Application Client: Mr.Charles Johnson

Location: UK, London

Scope

Renter interface:

Profile.
Search.
Bookings.
Review/Rate.
Favourites.
History.

To let interface:

Profile.
Unit details.
Booking requests
View Renter's profile and his rating.
Rate the Renter.

Back End (App Manager):

User management.
Requests Management.
Units Management.
Balance.
Dashboard.
Reports.

A "Better" Symbolizing Action Spirit Culture

What's Roommates?

Roommates Application is an Android & IOS Application that let you post for becoming a host and search for renting (rooms, beds, shared place and shared office) so that Roommates Application connects people at all price points.

Target audience (Users)

Renter
To Let

Services offered

Post for becoming a host.
Search for renting.
Booking requests.
Receiving bookings.

How does it work?

(X = renter) logins in the morning
Landed on the homepage that displays all the
& Bar Charts.
Mohamad presses on booking requests… a list view page with all the booking requests displayed. He can delete though.
User management (View/Add/Edit/Delete) users.
Units Management (View/Delete).
Mohamad display and do some reports.
Rate Renter.

Where does the money

come from?

All offered (rooms, beds, shared place, shared office) will have a percentage of the price list.
Roommates can make money by:

The Amount of money collected or to be collected from service beneficiaries.
Sign agreements with to let.
Payments are done in cash.
Roommates manager will settle the balance every week.
Charge a percentage of rent.
Charge a subscription fee.
Charge for premium features.

Strategy

Here is a summarized strategy for a UX/UI design for a roommate renter mobile app:

User research:

The first step is to conduct user research to understand the needs and pain points of potential users. This can be done through surveys, interviews, and usability testing.

User personas:

Once you have completed your user research, you can create user personas to represent the different types of users who will be using your app. This will help you to design features and experiences that are tailored to the needs of each persona.

Wireframes:

Wireframes are low-fidelity mockups that show the layout of your app's screens. They are a good way to test your user flows and to get feedback from users before you start designing the visual interface.

Visual design:

Once you are happy with the wireframes, you can start designing the visual interface of your app. This includes choosing the right colours, fonts, and images. It is important to create a visually appealing and engaging interface that is also easy to use.

Usability testing:

Once you have a prototype of your app, you should conduct usability testing to identify any potential usability problems. This will help you to make any necessary changes before you launch your app.

Launch and iteration:

Once you have launched your app, it is important to continue to iterate on it based on user feedback. This will help you to ensure that your app is meeting the needs of your users and that it is providing a great user experience.

Here are some additional tips for designing a great UX/UI for a roommate renter mobile app:

Make it easy to search for roommates: Users should be able to easily find roommates who are compatible with their needs and lifestyles. This can be done by allowing users to filter their search results by location, budget, lifestyle preferences, and more.
Provide detailed roommate profiles: Users should be able to view detailed profiles of potential roommates, including their interests, hobbies, and lifestyle habits. This will help users to get to know potential roommates before they decide to move in together.
Make it easy to communicate with potential roommates: Users should be able to easily communicate with potential roommates through the app. This can be done by including features such as messaging, video chat, and voice chat.
Make it easy to manage roommate payments and chores: The app could also include features for managing roommate payments and chores. This would make it easier for roommates to coordinate their expenses and responsibilities.

By following these tips, you can design a UX/UI for your roommates' renter mobile app that is both user-friendly and visually appealing.

Roommy UI Design