Thea Magnusson Portfolio

Project Doglog

DogLog is a UX case study for a mobile app that helps dog owners monitor their pet’s health and well-being via a smart collar attachment.

My role

UX-designer

Duration

15 jan- 24 mars 2024

Tools

Figma

Keywords

UX Design, User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Petcare App

The Challenge

Many dog owners worry about their pet’s health, but existing solutions focus only on activity tracking. There’s a need for a comprehensive tool that monitors habits, health risks, and preventive care.

The goal was to design a collar-attached health tracker paired with a user-friendly app for real-time monitoring.

The solution

I designed DogLog, a system that includes:

A wearable health tracker that monitors the dog’s activity, eating habits, and alerts the owner if the dog consumes something dangerous.
A mobile app that provides real-time health updates, GPS tracking, and personalized recommendations for the dog’s well-being.

Design Process

The design process followed a structured UX research approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods:

Research & Discovery

I conducted interviews and surveys with dog owners to understand their needs and pain points, and created two personas, Milo and Simon.

Persona Milo

Persona Simon

Concept Development

Key Features Identified:

Health Tracking: Monitors the dog’s movement, heart rate, and diet.
GPS Tracking: Allows owners to locate their pet instantly.
Danger Alerts: Notifies owners if the dog consumes a potentially harmful substance.
Veterinary Integration: Stores medical history and provides recommendations.

Scenario & Storyboard

Started to map out a scenario and the sketch the storyboard to visualize the scenario.

Sketches

I began with hand-drawn sketches to explore different design solutions. Then created wireframes as you can se below. And lastly the high-fidelity mockups.

Wireframes

Mockups

User Testing & Iteration

I conducted formative testing sessions to refine the design:

Users appreciated the clean navigation and easy access to health insights.
Feedback led to improvements in the alert system and dashboard layout.

Conclusion

The final design provided a seamless experience for dog owners to monitor their pet’s health efficiently. Through research and iterative design, the application evolved into an intuitive and engaging platform that prioritizes user needs.

The final prototype includes:

A compact, heart-shaped wearable tracker that attaches to any collar.
A seamless mobile app experience with intuitive navigation and real-time alerts.
A veterinary-friendly dashboard for easy health monitoring.