Concept key attributes

Inspired by the answers, we have sketched multiple drafts to explore the use of metaphors to develop ideas for the interfaces. Then we narrowed down to 2 ideas with the theme of capacity and light bulbs.

Inspired by the answers, we have sketched multiple drafts to explore the use of metaphors to develop ideas for the interfaces. Then we narrowed down to 2 ideas with the theme of capacity and light bulbs.

Ardear

A used-item trading website for creators

Creators frequently have the demands of selling or sharing art supplies and sharing their work to more people. Some creators may feel limited of exploring new art genres because of the expensive art supplies. Besides, some art students cannot find a way to share their work out of the campus.  Based on these problems, I design Ardear. It is a used-items trading website for creators, especially for the art students on campus. This platform allows creators to sell and buy affordable art supplies, and share their art pieces to more people. My goal is to better support users’ creation through this circular eco-system.
User Experience Research
UI Design
Digital Prototyping
Information architecture
User Experience Research
UI Design
Digital Prototyping
Information architecture

Background

Artists are living in conflicts.

Persuing a sustainable life sometimes is not compatible with their art making.

Artists are constaintly seeking a community to help each other grow and create.

Initial Problem Statement

I believe that having a used-item trading platform for art students in the unit of school community would help them reduce art material waste, live more sustainably, exchange their ideas and inspirations, and connect with each other socially.

Persona

I’m taking oil painting class also woodworking class this semester, and want to try ceremic class next year. I want to explore different art practices before I find my specialty. But how can I afford all the tools and materials?


Studying sculpture and self-sustaining is HARD. I need to find a way to get cheaper materials for my creation.

I’m graduated 2 years ago, and I no longer have the school resources like before. I want to establish my art business but don’t know how to expand my connection.

Synthesize

My users share a similar goal: they want to live sustainably as artists, and they want an art community that helps them connect with potential local buyer and sellers of their art works, art materials, and living goods, as well as increasing publicity and get them inspired.

How might we

How might we help young creators and traders like art school students to conveniently and safely connect with their sellers and buyers within the local community,  raise sale events collectively, and bond with their peers socially.

Background - MVP

MVP features -- Minimal variable product

Design system

Ardear, Art + Dear, and sounded like “adhere” . Since this platform is mainly for art-majored creators, I hope this name could match with the target-users and make them feel warmness.

Besides, I want to build a close cummunity that the artists are “adhere” with each other. On this platform, creators are able to connect with more people.

Color palette

Button

Component

Onboarding - Join us

Homepage - The Map

The contact & meeting up