2025.11-2025.12

UConn Campus Navigation Application Study

University of Connecticut Navigation Application Prototype Project

Project Overview

Project Summary

My Role

Responsibilities

Tools

Keywords

The UConn Campus Navigation App is a mobile application concept designed to help students navigate the University of Connecticut campus more efficiently. Through user research, competitive analysis, and UI design exploration, the project focuses on improving accessibility, wayfinding, and personalized campus experiences for students.

Researcher, UX/UI Designer

Competitive Analysis, User Research, Information Architecture, UX Design, UI Design, Mobile App Design, Prototyping

Campus Navigation, UX/UI Design, User Research, Wayfinding, Personalized Navigation, Accessibility, Information Architecture, Mobile Experience

Problem Statement

Problem Definition

Goal of this project

The University of Connecticut campus is large and complex, making it difficult for students to locate classrooms, dining halls, campus facilities, and important landmarks. Existing navigation tools often lack campus-specific information and personalized guidance, leading to confusion and inefficient navigation experiences.

To create a personalized campus navigation experience that improves accessibility, reduces navigation challenges, and helps UConn students efficiently connect with academic, recreational, and campus resources.

Competitive Research

Waze

Key Takeaways

Transit

Key Takeaways

Grubhub

Key Takeaways

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Use intuitive icons to support quick wayfinding and reduce cognitive load.
Prioritize key navigation information through clear hierarchy and layout structure.
Maintain a focused visual system without excessive decorative elements.

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Use a clean and minimal layout to reduce cognitive load.
Support navigation through consistent icons and route indicators.
Establish clear visual hierarchy through balanced typography, spacing, and color usage.

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Structure content through clear categories and intuitive navigation paths.
Use imagery and visual cues to improve discoverability and user engagement.
Balance navigation functions with supporting information to create a cohesive user experience.

User Research

Participants

Key Findings

Pain Points

UConn students

Students frequently struggled to locate classrooms, dining halls, laundry rooms, and campus facilities.
The size and complexity of the UConn campus created navigation challenges, especially for new students.
Some students developed their own navigation methods, such as personal maps or saved routes.