18 Sept 2023
Projects
Project Scope
As someone who is actively living in a sharehouse in Melbourne, I decided to create a task management productivity app specifically geared towards sharehouses. The project's scope was to develop a unique app that would help to organise and facilitate tasks between housemates and keep everyone accountable and on top of their house chores. The aim of this app was to reduce stress and increase the level of harmony within the sharehouse dynamic which can often be between complete strangers.
The app would include the following;
- ➡ Task tracker
- ➡ Bill tracker
- ➡ Shared lists
- ➡ Reoccuring chores or tasks
- ➡ Real-time messaging
Learning outcomes
Through this project, I learned how to design aesthetically and user-friendly mobile applications and basic design principles. I learnt about Google's cloud database and authentication, and Firebase and I learnt how to code in react native. Whilst I did not complete the build, I was able to get a round prototype running that closely resembles my final design.
Image: House Hero Bill Tracker & Home Screen UI
Target Market
- University students: Students sharing accommodations with their peers can greatly benefit from this app, as it helps them balance their academic workload and household chores. The app enables them to coordinate tasks and communicate effectively, leading to a harmonious living environment.
- Young professionals: As they transition into the working world, young professionals in shared living arrangements can use the app to ensure a fair distribution of chores and maintain a clean and orderly living space. This helps create a comfortable and stress-free environment that supports their professional growth.
- Temporary residents and working holidaymakers: Australia attracts many individuals on temporary visas who often live in shared accommodations. This app can help them adjust to their new living arrangements, build rapport with housemates, and contribute to a well-managed household.
- Families or couples sharing a living space with others: In some cases, families or couples may choose to share a house or apartment with other individuals to save on living expenses or for social reasons. The app can help these groups manage chores and responsibilities efficiently while maintaining a sense of community and cooperation.
- Property managers or landlords: In some instances, property managers or landlords may offer shared living arrangements and use this app as a tool to ensure that tenants are maintaining the property and fulfilling their responsibilities. This can help create a positive living experience for all tenants and simplify the property management process.
Technology Stack
Frontend: A comprehensive suite of services provided by Google to handle the backend needs of mobile and web apps. Firebase offers a variety of services that can be easily integrated with React Native, allowing us to focus on front-end development without having to manage our own backend infrastructure.
Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) | Firebase: A comprehensive suite of services provided by Google to handle the backend needs of mobile and web apps. Firebase offers a variety of services that can be easily integrated with React Native, allowing us to focus on front-end development without having to manage our own backend infrastructure.
Firebase Authentication: Provides secure and straightforward user authentication, supporting multiple providers like Google, Facebook, and email/password.
Firestore: A scalable, real-time, NoSQL database that stores and syncs data, allowing us to create a real-time collaboration experience and manage tasks, users, and messaging.
Firebase Cloud Storage: A file storage service to store and serve user files like profile pictures and task attachments.
Firebase Cloud Functions: A messaging service for sending push notifications to users, enhancing the in-app messaging experience.
UI Design Concepts
Image: HouseHero: Bill Tracker, Personal Tasks and Home Screen UI
Image: HouseHero: Task, Bill and Lists UI Designs
Image: HouseHero: Login, Create An Account and Search Page UI Designs
