Created by students. Designed for students.
Ride Circle is a prototype app designed for student carpooling with the vision to be a convenient and practical solution for students who want to save money on transportation costs, reduce traffic congestion, and contribute to a more sustainable environment.
The app facilitates ride-sharing among students who share similar commuting routes or schedules, allowing them to coordinate carpooling arrangements and share the cost of transportation.
Problem Space
Currently, GBDA students rely on posting in group chats to find rides; however, this approach is inefficient, clutters the chat, involves participants who are not seeking rides, and ride requests are quickly buried under more relevant discussions, such as coursework.
Original Designs
Personas
Ride Circle aims to provide a convenient and cost-effective solution for students who may not have access to transportation or prefer not to drive themselves to school. By sharing rides, students can save money on fuel and parking costs, reduce their carbon footprint, and build connections with other students who live in the same area.
Storyboarding
Ride Circle's vision is to provide a smooth yet effective solution for student carpooling. The user's journey should be quick, simple, with easy accessibility available on the go.
Annotated Sketch
Ride Circle allows users to search for available rides or offer rides to others, view potential matches based on location and class schedules, and communicate with other users through the app to arrange rides. It also includes features such as rating systems, payment processing, and tracking tools to ensure safety and reliability suited for students.
Wireframes
