Blue digital icon of Earth surrounded by concentric circles and data points, representing technology or global connectivity.

i Globe

I Globe App Breaking Barriers, Connecting Cultures.

Mobile app screen titled 'Welcome to i Globe' with a logo of a globe and digital circles, and images of ancient Greek temples, with options to 'Sign In' and 'Create Account'

UI Design and Prototyping

Mobile app interface with greeting 'Hey Buddy', search bar, options for voice translation and reading in home language, local discovery sections for Red Big Bus and Balloon Museum, categories for music, food, comedy, and museums, and a photo of a live music performance.

Problem Statement

Travelers often struggle to engage with local communities due to language barriers, resulting in challenges when exploring popular destinations without proper guidance. The I Globe app aims to bridge this gap, facilitating communication between locals and travelers.

The goal is to create a platform that fosters cultural engagement, enabling travelers to connect with locals and receive guidance for a more enriching travel experience.

Goal

Process

Process flow diagram with four steps: Discover, Define, Ideate, Design, each represented by an icon and labeled below.

Product Users/ Target Audience

Three people in outdoor settings: one sitting on a rock near water surrounded by mountains, one walking along a beach near rock formations, and one standing on a riverbank with a backpack overlooking a river and hills.

After conducting product testing with our target audience, we found that it demonstrated an 85% success rate. Users found it significantly helpful in easily navigating local places.

Business Challenges

A bulleted list with five points discussing strategies for overcoming technical challenges, establishing a user base, meeting diverse needs, creating positive travel impacts, and marketing strategies.

Quantitative Research

Survey forms were distributed to individuals aged between 21 and 45, demonstrating a keen interest in travel, exploration, and a desire to try local experiences.

A infographic showing survey statistics with percentages and accompanying text, focused on communication with locals, problem solving, and reward systems.

User Needs

Text on a webpage promoting seamless communication with locals, access to information about historical sites and cultural experiences, convenient navigation, and recommendations for souvenirs and food.

Features & Functionalities

Diagram showing three icons with descriptions beneath each. The first icon is a puzzle piece, labeled 'Seamless Language Transition.' The second icon is an open book, labeled 'Location Based Recommendation.' The third icon is a person with a speech bubble, labeled 'Community Engagement.'

Competitive Analysis

Slide comparing competitors with a logo of TripLingo. The text highlights TripLingo as a language and travel app with features like personalized phrasebooks and location-based search for food and libraries.
Presentation slide showing the Duolingo logo with a green owl mascot, titled 'Competitor 2'. It describes Duolingo as a language learning platform revolutionizing language acquisition, listing features such as gamified learning approach and engaging experience.

App Features

Text explaining Globe's translation services, emphasizing instant translation assistance, connecting travelers with local communities, and providing personalized recommendations for attractions and events.

Persona

User persona profile of Maria, a 28-year-old marketer from Barcelona. Includes her photo, description, lifestyle, and pain points related to travel experiences and cultural connections.
Screenshot of a user profile for Jess, a 22-year-old intern from Mumbai, India. The profile includes a circular photo of Jess smiling outdoors, labeled 'Jess' with a link to 'Interior Stylish.' The profile describes Jess as a startup intern who travels internationally for work, and details her daily activities, challenges, and desire to understand different cultures.

Feature Screens

Diagram of a VR language screen on a smartphone, showing a city street with signs, trees, and people, labeled with search bar, filter, map view, translated home language, options to change to VR map, and navigation bar.
Smartphone displaying a VR Way Finding Map with marked path on a city sidewalk, showing directions to take a right in 0.1 miles, estimated travel time 3 minutes, and various navigation options.
Smartphone displaying Voca Bot app with options for help, language change, speech recognition, and navigation.

All Screens

Screenshots of a mobile app interface showing various features: sign-in and account creation screens, travel destination selection, map navigation, exploring categories, local navigation, music and events, and voice assistant interactions in a travel and city exploration app.

User Interface Prototyping

Video Walkthrough

High Fidelity Prototype

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Summary

A platform that fosters cultural engagement, enabling travelers to connect with locals and receive guidance for a more enriching travel experience.