Case Study 1

Client: Plant Chicago

Project Brief: Create a way to facilitate the non-monetary exchange of materials and skills between business owners who participate in Plant Chicago’s Circular Economy Leaders Network (CELN).

Canvas with the text 'Research Aim' and a paragraph about CELN members maintaining a Google Sheets spreadsheet to track their asks and gives, and efforts by Plant Chicago staff to make connections for small business needs.

A research participant named Tom standing in front of a large pile of trash including plastic bags and bottles, giving a thumbs-up, wearing a yellow beanie and a reflective safety vest. The image is part of an informational poster about his research in urban sustainability.

Research

Flowchart diagram illustrating the user flow for an app that uses a database of tags and categories to connect logged asks and gives, showing steps like opening the app, adding asks and gives, and cross-referencing previous logged asks.

Empathize

Wireframe prototypes for the Plant Chicago mobile app displaying a welcome screen, a log an ask form, and connection options with Kim, Pam, and Jim.

Create

A presentation slide with a green background discussing user testing methodology from Indigo and Violet studio, next to a smartphone mockup showing a mobile app called Plant Chicago with options to ask, give, and search resources.

Slide titled 'Recommendations' with a green background and black text, listing three main points for community engagement and social media strategies.

Test

Develop