Iron Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design · 2024
Smart Garden Mobile Application
by Sirui Li
- A' Design Award 2024 Iron Winner in Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Sclt
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,408
- Verification code 8D1014626F · Verify this award
About Smart Garden Mobile Application
Smart Garden is a mobile application created for community gardens. The application was developed with a non-governmental organization based in Rhode Island, United States. Smart Garden responds to low resident engagement, limited funding, and difficulty in retaining users. Features include private plot claims, a task management platform, holiday coordination, and shopping resources. Each feature supports the others within a single service framework. The aim is to connect gardens with local residents and to help the organization operate in a sustainable and efficient way.
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- Unique Properties
- Smart Garden represents a collaborative endeavor with the local NGO, SCLT (Southside Community Land Trust), based in Rhode Island, USA. This innovative service product is strategically designed to revitalize the organization's offerings by harnessing the power of cutting-edge mobile technology. It addresses a spectrum of challenges, such as low engagement among community residents, financial limitations, and a struggle to retain users. The overarching objective is to empower the organization to operate in a more sustainable and efficient manner, ensuring its lasting impact in the community.
The operational framework derived from this service design is intricately woven into the mobile application, spanning various facets including private claims, task management platforms, holiday coordination, and shopping resources. These components synergistically bolster one another, culminating in the creation of a community garden product tailor-made to cater to the specific needs of the community.
Moreover, the strategy goes beyond just enhancing services; it aims to elevate user participation and foster greater user loyalty. By cultivating a sense of engagement and attachment among users, the organization can look forward to sustainable support, both in terms of users' active involvement and financial backing. Smart Garden's holistic approach ensures that not only the services but the entire ecosystem thrives, creating a virtuous cycle of community support and empowerment. - Tags
- UX design, Service design, UI design
- Project Duration
- 2021-2024
- Inspiration
- This is a community service app commissioned by the NGO organization SCLT. My goal with this platform is to better connect community gardens with community users, fostering a new and unique network of relationships. Additionally, it aims to ensure the sustainable operation of these community gardens by providing users with engaging services.