Capsule
ACM project
A closet organizer app that helps people build sustainable clothing habits and inspire with visual styling ideas
ROLE
Product Designer
SKILLS
User Research
UI/UX Design
Interactive Prototyping
TEAM
Priya Iyer
Sky Fu
Stephanie Luo
TIMELINE
8 weeks, 2024
Capsule
ACM project
A closet organizer app that helps people build sustainable clothing habits and inspire with visual styling ideas
ROLE
Product Designer
SKILLS
User Research
UI/UX Design
Interactive Prototyping
TEAM
Priya Iyer
Sky Fu
Stephanie Luo
TIMELINE
8 weeks, 2024
Capsule
Personal project
A closet organizer app that helps people build sustainable clothing habits and inspire with visual styling ideas
ROLE
Product Designer
SKILLS
User Research
UI/UX Design
Interactive Prototyping
TEAM
Priya Iyer
Sky Fu
Stephanie Luo
TIMELINE
8 weeks, 2024
THE CONTEXT
THE CONTEXT
THE CONTEXT
Since when did I have this in my closet?
Since when did I have this in my closet?
Since when did I have this in my closet?
Fashion is a powerful medium for exploring identity and feeling comfortable in one's skin. However, as its popularity grows, so does the rise of fast fashion and overconsumption. This shift not only fuels environmental degradation but also encourages a culture of short-lived trends and quality often sacrificed for quantity.
Fashion is a powerful medium for exploring identity and feeling comfortable in one's skin. However, as its popularity grows, so does the rise of fast fashion and overconsumption. This shift not only fuels environmental degradation but also encourages a culture of short-lived trends and quality often sacrificed for quantity.
Fashion is a powerful medium for exploring identity and feeling comfortable in one's skin. However, as its popularity grows, so does the rise of fast fashion and overconsumption. This shift not only fuels environmental degradation but also encourages a culture of short-lived trends and quality often sacrificed for quantity.
THE BIGGER IMPACT
THE BIGGER IMPACT
THE BIGGER IMPACT
A top contributor to our environmental footprint
A top contributor to our environmental footprint
A top contributor to our environmental footprint
Prior to researching this topic, our team knew fast fashion was "bad" or "not good for the environment", but what we saw during research completely intensified and gave depth to our perspective. If we want to continue this wave of fashion expression, we need to become more conscious and intentional about our clothing habits.
Prior to researching this topic, our team knew fast fashion was "bad" or "not good for the environment", but what we saw during research completely intensified and gave depth to our perspective. If we want to continue this wave of fashion expression, we need to become more conscious and intentional about our clothing habits.
Prior to researching this topic, our team knew fast fashion was "bad" or "not good for the environment", but what we saw during research completely intensified and gave depth to our perspective. If we want to continue this wave of fashion expression, we need to become more conscious and intentional about our clothing habits.
THE RESEARCH
THE RESEARCH
THE RESEARCH
Finding inspiration is difficult and lack of clothes is not the issue
Finding inspiration is difficult and lack of clothes is not the issue
Finding inspiration is difficult and lack of clothes is not the issue
We sent a Google Form to 19 people with an aim to understand our target users and their dressing rituals and closet statistics.
We sent a Google Form to 19 people with an aim to understand our target users and their dressing rituals and closet statistics.
We sent a Google Form to 19 people with an aim to understand our target users and their dressing rituals and closet statistics.
How might we help people feel more empowered with their closet content by promoting a sustainable, capsule closet of essential pieces and providing an interactive source of inspiration?
How might we help people feel more empowered with their closet content by promoting a sustainable, capsule closet of essential pieces and providing an interactive source of inspiration?
How might we help people feel more empowered with their closet content by promoting a sustainable, capsule closet of essential pieces and providing an interactive source of inspiration?
STEPPING INTO OUR USERS' SHOES
STEPPING INTO OUR USERS' SHOES
STEPPING INTO OUR USERS' SHOES
Clothing is a universal medium that balances expression and practicality
Clothing is a universal medium that balances expression and practicality
Clothing is a universal medium that balances expression and practicality
After gathering and synthesizing insights using affinity mapping, we noticed differing levels of importance that people place on clothing. At the core of these levels of interest is a blend of fashion for practical wear and expression, going hand-in-hand.
After gathering and synthesizing insights using affinity mapping, we noticed differing levels of importance that people place on clothing. At the core of these levels of interest is a blend of fashion for practical wear and expression, going hand-in-hand.
After gathering and synthesizing insights using affinity mapping, we noticed differing levels of importance that people place on clothing. At the core of these levels of interest is a blend of fashion for practical wear and expression, going hand-in-hand.
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
Introducing closet statics with an enriching social aspect
Introducing closet statics with an enriching social aspect
Introducing closet statics with an enriching social aspect
From what we saw in other mobile closet applications, the main driving point was a canvas for collaging different pieces together on a blank background. Some of them also had closet statistics to show percent of closet worn or closet color breakdowns. However, our responses were directing us toward a solution that allowed realistic visualization for inspiration along with environmental accountability.
From what we saw in other mobile closet applications, the main driving point was a canvas for collaging different pieces together on a blank background. Some of them also had closet statistics to show percent of closet worn or closet color breakdowns. However, our responses were directing us toward a solution that allowed realistic visualization for inspiration along with environmental accountability.
From what we saw in other mobile closet applications, the main driving point was a canvas for collaging different pieces together on a blank background. Some of them also had closet statistics to show percent of closet worn or closet color breakdowns. However, our responses were directing us toward a solution that allowed realistic visualization for inspiration along with environmental accountability.
TO THE DRAWING BOARD
TO THE DRAWING BOARD
TO THE DRAWING BOARD
Rooting our design decisions in intention
Rooting our design decisions in intention
Rooting our design decisions in intention
Our team envisioned three core features to start: the "For you" page generated by the algorithm or posts from friends, an AI chat for declutter suggestions and clothing inspiration, and a profile to store wardrobe items, posts, and statistics.
Our team envisioned three core features to start: the "For you" page generated by the algorithm or posts from friends, an AI chat for declutter suggestions and clothing inspiration, and a profile to store wardrobe items, posts, and statistics.
Our team envisioned three core features to start: the "For you" page generated by the algorithm or posts from friends, an AI chat for declutter suggestions and clothing inspiration, and a profile to store wardrobe items, posts, and statistics.
During a lecture, my HCI course professor said that "an online community helps apps gain popularity due to sharing and community engagement". This came at a time where we were iffy about implementing a social aspect. My professor gave me feedback that, for the sake of this app, we'd want a more subtle social aspect since we're still balancing the need for not only inspiration but also sustainability. We don't want people buying everything they see.
During a lecture, my HCI course professor said that "an online community helps apps gain popularity due to sharing and community engagement". This came at a time where we were iffy about implementing a social aspect. My professor gave me feedback that, for the sake of this app, we'd want a more subtle social aspect since we're still balancing the need for not only inspiration but also sustainability. We don't want people buying everything they see.
Lo-fi mockups
Lo-fi mockups
Feedback from first round user testing with peers, mentors, and teammates.
Feedback from first round user testing with peers, mentors, and teammates.
Mid-fi mockups
Mid-fi mockups
Feedback from second round user testing from peers, mentors, and teammates.
Feedback from second round user testing from peers, mentors, and teammates.
THE FINAL SOLUTION
THE FINAL SOLUTION
THE FINAL SOLUTION
Building a closet of essentials pieces that give way to your personal style
Building a closet of essentials pieces that give way to your personal style
Building a closet of essentials pieces that give way to your personal style
Upload items to your closet with one tap. With a stats-first approach, this gentle nudge toward conscious clothing habits helps you curate a wardrobe of personal essentials and versatile pieces. Step into your style by using your own clothes to recreate outfit inspirations and watch your lookbook grow.
Upload items to your closet with one tap. With a stats-first approach, this gentle nudge toward conscious clothing habits helps you curate a wardrobe of personal essentials and versatile pieces. Step into your style by using your own clothes to recreate outfit inspirations and watch your lookbook grow.
Upload items to your closet with one tap. With a stats-first approach, this gentle nudge toward conscious clothing habits helps you curate a wardrobe of personal essentials and versatile pieces. Step into your style by using your own clothes to recreate outfit inspirations and watch your lookbook grow.
DESIGN DECISION
DESIGN DECISION
DESIGN DECISION
Friend and general feed
Friend and general feed
Friend and general feed
Interact with friends and peers while discovering inspiration from a real-life perspective. Share inspiration pictures with the AI chat and watch it draw similar pieces from your own wardrobe in order to give life to your own closet items.
Interact with friends and peers while discovering inspiration from a real-life perspective. Share inspiration pictures with the AI chat and watch it draw similar pieces from your own wardrobe in order to give life to your own closet items.
Interact with friends and peers while discovering inspiration from a real-life perspective. Share inspiration pictures with the AI chat and watch it draw similar pieces from your own wardrobe in order to give life to your own closet items.
DESIGN DECISION
DESIGN DECISION
DESIGN DECISION
Closet statistics at first glance
Closet statistics at first glance
Closet statistics at first glance
Keep conscious of wearing and purchasing habits with closet statistics on the profile’s first tab. Viewing closet statistics acts as a friendly reminder to either incorporate less-worn pieces into the rotation or identity items that could be donated.
Keep conscious of wearing and purchasing habits with closet statistics on the profile’s first tab. Viewing closet statistics acts as a friendly reminder to either incorporate less-worn pieces into the rotation or identity items that could be donated.
Keep conscious of wearing and purchasing habits with closet statistics on the profile’s first tab. Viewing closet statistics acts as a friendly reminder to either incorporate less-worn pieces into the rotation or identity items that could be donated.
DESIGN DECISION
DESIGN DECISION
DESIGN DECISION
Upload an item into closet view
Upload an item into closet view
Upload an item into closet view
Quickly upload an item along with a brief description. Scroll through closet view to check clothing scale, locate items, and receive outfit suggestions. This 2D visual representation of your closet can remind you of pieces at the bottom of your drawer.
Quickly upload an item along with a brief description. Scroll through closet view to check clothing scale, locate items, and receive outfit suggestions. This 2D visual representation of your closet can remind you of pieces at the bottom of your drawer.
Quickly upload an item along with a brief description. Scroll through closet view to check clothing scale, locate items, and receive outfit suggestions. This 2D visual representation of your closet can remind you of pieces at the bottom of your drawer.
DESIGN DECISION
DESIGN DECISION
DESIGN DECISION
Post your outfit of the day
Post your outfit of the day
Post your outfit of the day
Reflect on previous posts to keep a personal lookbook and gauge personal style overtime. Essential, most worn pieces of your closet begin to emerge—this is your capsule closet and pieces to build your outfits around.
Reflect on previous posts to keep a personal lookbook and gauge personal style overtime. Essential, most worn pieces of your closet begin to emerge—this is your capsule closet and pieces to build your outfits around.
Reflect on previous posts to keep a personal lookbook and gauge personal style overtime. Essential, most worn pieces of your closet begin to emerge—this is your capsule closet and pieces to build your outfits around.
reflections 🏵️
reflections 🏵️
reflections 🏵️
This was a valuable opportunity to strengthen my research skills as the UX Researcher. I learned my duty to dig for the deeper context, ask good questions, and define the specific audience in order to create a meaningful solution.
Although this project has come to a close, a note that I will be actively practicing in future projects is to focus on quality over quantity—choosing a feature or two and drilling intentionally into them.
I'm grateful to have been able to work alongside my talented team and to have the opportunity to grow as a designer!
This was a valuable opportunity to strengthen my research skills as the UX Researcher. I learned my duty to dig for the deeper context, ask good questions, and define the specific audience in order to create a meaningful solution.
Although this project has come to a close, a note that I will be actively practicing in future projects is to focus on quality over quantity—choosing a feature or two and drilling intentionally into them.
I'm grateful to have been able to work alongside my talented team and to have the opportunity to grow as a designer!
This was a valuable opportunity to strengthen my research skills as the UX Researcher. I learned my duty to dig for the deeper context, ask good questions, and define the specific audience in order to create a meaningful solution.
Although this project has come to a close, a note that I will be actively practicing in future projects is to focus on quality over quantity—choosing a feature or two and drilling intentionally into them.
I'm grateful to have been able to work alongside my talented team and to have the opportunity to grow as a designer!