ITINERATE

A travel planning website curated to build trust through user insight.

CHALLENGE

The absence of reliable user reviews and insights leaves travelers overwhelmed, facing decision fatigue and stress in planning trips.

OUTCOME

A website empowers travelers to share experiences, fostering a community-driven space with trustworthy feedback and comprehensive itineraries.

Role

Project

Product Designer

Year

University Project

Team

John Weiss - CEO - Human Design

2023

10 people were interviewed between the age of 24-40 and asked about their travel planning methods and experiences

Uncertain

92%

Face difficulty without user reviews, impacting destination choices and information reliability.

Anxious

56%

Users stress over information overload, making planning challenging and disorganized

Constrained

88%

Feel hindered by the lack of visual content for better decision-making.

Thesis Video Presentation

DISCOVER SEAMLESS TRAVEL

  • Explore itineraries

  • Recommendations

  • Explore Images

  • Travel Stories

HOME

EFFORTLESS EXPLORATION

SEARCH ITINERARY

  • Smart Selection

  • Visual Itinerary Cards

RECEIVE ITINERARY INSIGHT

  • Flexible itineraries

  • Journey Layout

  • Creator’s Insight

ITINERARY

MANAGE YOUR ITINERARIES

  • Profile Management

  • Your Itineraries

  • Modified Itineraries

  • Future Adventures

  • Your Drafts

PROFILE

REFLECTING ON THE OUTCOMES

  • Inspired by my passion for photography and travel, I created a tool for fellow travelers that would help them in their travel planning journey.

    PASSION-DRIVEN WORK

  • Frequent communication with my advisor fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas, refining the project and incorporating valuable insights for a more robust outcome.

    COLLABORATION & FEEDBACK

  • Understanding the target audience's needs, preferences, and pain points helped in shaping Itinerate to be more user-centric, ensuring its relevance and usability for fellow travelers.

    EMPATHIZING WITH USERS

  • Recognizing the project's boundaries and staying disciplined in adhering to timelines ensured the steady progress of deliverables, preventing scope creep and deadline stress.

    SCOPE DEFINITION & TIME MANAGEMENT

  • Regularly revisiting project goals and adjusting strategies based on personal growth and evolving insights proved crucial to maintaining project relevance and direction.

    SELF-REFLECTION

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