PawPal
PawPal is a mobile app concept designed to help urban pet owners connect with one another and discover verified pet-friendly places.
Client
Concept Project
Role
UX/UI Designer
Industry
Social and Lifestyle
Service
UX/UI Design
Duration
12 weeks
OVERVIEW
PawPal started from a simple question: how can we help dog owners find good matches without making the process feel awkward or risky? I set out to design an experience that feels like a warm introduction rather than a transactional listing. The app focuses on pet personalities, shared routines, and compatible energy levels. This project let me explore how typography, color, and interaction patterns can communicate comfort and trust.
OVERVIEW
PawPal started from a simple question: how can we help dog owners find good matches without making the process feel awkward or risky? I set out to design an experience that feels like a warm introduction rather than a transactional listing. The app focuses on pet personalities, shared routines, and compatible energy levels. This project let me explore how typography, color, and interaction patterns can communicate comfort and trust.
OVERVIEW
PawPal started from a simple question: how can we help dog owners find good matches without making the process feel awkward or risky? I set out to design an experience that feels like a warm introduction rather than a transactional listing. The app focuses on pet personalities, shared routines, and compatible energy levels. This project let me explore how typography, color, and interaction patterns can communicate comfort and trust.
THE CHALLENGE
The main challenge was balancing safety with ease. Dog owners need enough information to feel comfortable meeting new people, but too many checkpoints can quickly become exhausting. I needed to design a flow that surfaces important signals such as vaccination notes or temperament without turning the experience into a long form. Creating this balance required careful choices around what to highlight, when to ask for input, and how to keep the tone reassuring.
THE CHALLENGE
The main challenge was balancing safety with ease. Dog owners need enough information to feel comfortable meeting new people, but too many checkpoints can quickly become exhausting. I needed to design a flow that surfaces important signals such as vaccination notes or temperament without turning the experience into a long form. Creating this balance required careful choices around what to highlight, when to ask for input, and how to keep the tone reassuring.
THE CHALLENGE
The main challenge was balancing safety with ease. Dog owners need enough information to feel comfortable meeting new people, but too many checkpoints can quickly become exhausting. I needed to design a flow that surfaces important signals such as vaccination notes or temperament without turning the experience into a long form. Creating this balance required careful choices around what to highlight, when to ask for input, and how to keep the tone reassuring.
THE SOLUTION
I designed a card based structure where each profile highlights the dog first, followed by key owner details and safety indicators. Onboarding gradually collects essential information while keeping each step short and visual. Soft shapes, generous spacing, and warm colors help the interface feel approachable. The navigation is intentionally simple so users can move from discovery to connection without feeling lost or pressured.
THE SOLUTION
I designed a card based structure where each profile highlights the dog first, followed by key owner details and safety indicators. Onboarding gradually collects essential information while keeping each step short and visual. Soft shapes, generous spacing, and warm colors help the interface feel approachable. The navigation is intentionally simple so users can move from discovery to connection without feeling lost or pressured.
THE SOLUTION
I designed a card based structure where each profile highlights the dog first, followed by key owner details and safety indicators. Onboarding gradually collects essential information while keeping each step short and visual. Soft shapes, generous spacing, and warm colors help the interface feel approachable. The navigation is intentionally simple so users can move from discovery to connection without feeling lost or pressured.
THE RESULT
The final prototype delivers an inviting experience that helps users quickly understand who they are connecting with and why the match makes sense. Profiles feel more like story snippets than rigid forms, which encourages exploration. Safety cues are present but not shouted, so the flow remains relaxed. Overall, PawPal presents a clear, friendly path for building real life pet connections.
THE RESULT
The final prototype delivers an inviting experience that helps users quickly understand who they are connecting with and why the match makes sense. Profiles feel more like story snippets than rigid forms, which encourages exploration. Safety cues are present but not shouted, so the flow remains relaxed. Overall, PawPal presents a clear, friendly path for building real life pet connections.
THE RESULT
The final prototype delivers an inviting experience that helps users quickly understand who they are connecting with and why the match makes sense. Profiles feel more like story snippets than rigid forms, which encourages exploration. Safety cues are present but not shouted, so the flow remains relaxed. Overall, PawPal presents a clear, friendly path for building real life pet connections.
TAKEAWAYS
As a pet owner myself PawPal reminded me how emotional context shapes design choices. I saw how small visual details, such as rounded corners or quieter color accents, can lower anxiety and create trust. The project also strengthened my habit of writing interface copy that sounds human and supportive. It confirmed how much I enjoy designing products that connect people around shared experiences.