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Discover, Book, Celebrate
Your Journey Starts with Roomify.
We strive to elevate the overall experience of international students and actively contribute to their seamless integration into a novel educational and cultural setting.
Problem Statement
Many international students face significant challenges when searching for suitable accommodation in a foreign country . The process is often time-consuming, and fraught with uncertainties.
Students moving out for studies
Students finding affordable living
Design Thinking Process
01. Emphatize
02. Define
03. Ideate
04. Design
05. Test
The design process we followed thought this project helped to achieve better result and user centric design
My Role
Design Strategy
Problem Solution
Information Architecture
Empathy Mapping
Usability Testing
User Flow
Prototyping
Wireframes
Competitive Analysis
Visual Design
User Persona
User Research
Qualitative Research
the design process we embraced throughout this project was instrumental in achieving superior results with a user-centric focus. Our approach involved conducting 15-20 in-depth interviews with students embarking on journeys abroad, both for shorter and longer durations. During these interviews, we probed into their unique experiences and perspectives, seeking valuable insights to inform our design decisions. By engaging directly with our target audience, we ensured that the final design was not only visually appealing but also catered to the specific needs and preferences of the users traveling abroad."
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How will you find the accommodation ?
Interview Questions
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What amenities will you like ?
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Prefer student accommodation or anything else ?
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Challenges you face while looking for the website?
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Do you prefer to know your roommate before actually meeting him/her ?
Qualitative Research
What are you most interested in shared apartment or private apartment ?
Shared
Private
67%
33%
We conducted an online survey to gather statistics, reaching a wide audience facing the same issue.
We conducted an online survey to gather statistics, reaching a wide audience facing the same issue.
We conducted an online survey to gather statistics, reaching a wide audience facing the same issue.
How do you search for you accommodation?
website, newsletter, agency ?
Website
Agency
60%
30%
10%
Newsletter
What challenges do you face while looking for the websites?
I don’t want to use website
Don’t know if it’s reliable
They look very different in person as compared to the pictures
Advertisements and improper information
It’s not detailed and there’s a risk of fraud
Authenticity
Finding website that i can trust
Trusted ones
What challenges do you anticipate when searching for accommodation in a foreign country? (Select up to 5 options)
Affordability
Safety and security
Spacious
Reviews and Ratings
13(81.3.3%)
10(62.5%)
9(56.3%)
4(25.%)
What factors are most important to you when searching for student accommodation?
Unfamiliarity with local housing
Distance from campus
Language barriers
Legal and visa-related consider
Cultural Differences
Knowing the flatmate / or room...
Actual size
Connecting the landloard
Sharing bathrooms
9(56.3%)
10(63%)
9(56.3%)
6(37.5%)
6(37.5%)
3(18.8%)
7(43.8%)
4(25%)
1(6.3%)
Key Insight from
Interviews
They are in speculation to trust the pictures show on the website .
some people prefer websites and some prefer agencies
All of people find it difficult to trust the websites they are looking at .
One of the major concern is to know the locality and flatmates if any
Mostly people are looking for shared rooms
Some of the people are familiar with the concept of virtual reality but only in the field of gaming
Key Insight from
Survery
They mainly focuses on affordability and the distance to the university
Are you fimiliar with the concept of augmented realty (AR)?
Yes
No
67%
33%
Maci Thomas
Maci Thomas is a brilliant product designer who loves to travel. Maci recently shifted from US to Milan for studies . She found difficulty is finding the appropriate accommodation for her which was one of the most important factor .
Background
UIUX Designer, USA
Goals
To find affordable accommodation
It should be near the University
To ensure safety and security
Frustrations
Language barriers
Reliable source
Cultural differences
Websites
Agencies
College Authorities
Tools used
Goals
To find accommodation near the university
Being from India, He may have a limited local network in Milan, making it difficult to obtain reliable recommendations for accommodation online.
Finding people to interact and making new friends in Milan through same accommodation
Frustrations
Space was different to what was shown in pictures
uncertain about the accuracy of the information provided and the security of his booking.
No reliable website or app just for students.
College Authorities
Agents in Milan
Word of Mouth
Tools Used
Anahat is a 20 years old industrial designer who loves food and art. He recently shifted from India to Milan for studies . He found difficulty in finding a good student residence due to lack of reliable websites and apps.
Background
Product designer, Maharashtra
Anahat Kotwal
Possible Solution
We aim to develop an Augmented Reality (AR) application tailored specifically for students traveling abroad to find suitable and convenient accommodation. It should help them visualize living spaces, get optimum value for money they have spent, and interact with potential landlords or roommates, providing an established platform to find accommodation easily.
Discover 🔎 book
🥳 celebrate your ✈️ journey starts with Roomify
Elevating Your University Living Experience
Roomify redefines university living, seamlessly blending social connectivity and location-based convenience. With auto-detect location, a university dropdown, and a dynamic hostel feed, students can easily find and book accommodations. Transparent pricing, real reviews, and an interactive map make decisions informed, while instant booking and community engagement simplify the process.
Roomify Details
Explore with AR View
Welcome to your personalized room details on Roomify! Immerse yourself in a virtual tour with our detailed video showcase and utilize the AR View for an interactive experience. Explore amenities, check proximity to your university, and get suggested travel times. Know cancellation policies, room specifics, safety rules, and meet your host. Roomify ensures a confident decision for your ideal living space with cutting-edge AR technology.
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