Challenge
Although this app design was a semester-long learning experience, it was my attempt to answer a question made just a few months prior to moving into my first apartment. “How can I find all the free furniture I see in one contained place, with directions on how to get to it?” Funnily enough something like this exists: @stoopingny! While it’s moreso a source within Instagram, it also has the limitations that come from a social media app. My idea was to design a product that gives people an outlet to categorize, filter, and access furniture as fluidly as possible. This not only benefits the user but also the environment.
Goals
- To reduce the amount of furniture that is left on the street until it is transported to landfills.
- To reduce shoppers from buying new “fast” furniture, while still being able to find the items they desire.
- To have a cost-effective “shopping” outlet for people not looking to spend large amounts of money.
