Kitty Katcher: Discover, Review, and Find Stray Cats with a Map-Based Experience

A playful app that lets users explore stray cats through geotagging, user reviews, and real-time location tracking.

COMPANY

Portfolio Piece

ROLE

UI / UX Designer

EXPERTISE

UX / UI Design

YEAR

2024

Problem

How can users easily find and interact with nearby stray cats while leaving reviews—without making the process overwhelming?

Solution

A map-based mobile app with cat reviews, ratings, and an interactive navigation system, designed for simplicity and ease of use.

Design Process

1. Inspiration: Borrowed UI patterns from food delivery, social media, and streaming apps for familiarity.

2. Prototyping: Used a mid-fidelity approach early to establish color and layout.

3. Feedback Workshops: Tested features with friends, refining navigation and interactive elements.

4. User Testing: Conducted real-device testing in Figma, iterating based on feedback.

Key Features

• Cat Reviews & Ratings: Users can leave feedback using sliders, radio buttons, and optional typed reviews.

• Favorites: Save favorite cats for later—without peer-to-peer contact.

• Navigation to Cats: Guides users to a pinned cat’s location with clear, simple directions.

• Customizable Color Scheme: Future updates will let users select themes inspired by different cat coat patterns.

Image 1: [Screenshot of the interactive map or review system here]

Design System & Aesthetic

• Color Palette: “Tuxedo” theme for MVP, with plans for customizable palettes.

• Icons: Playful, cat-themed iconography for a cohesive UI.

• Typography: Fun yet functional font choices to balance personality with usability.

Reflection

Kitty Katcher was designed to be fun, fast, and frictionless, allowing users to find a cat in just a few taps. Feedback from users (ages 11-43) confirmed the experience was intuitive across different audiences.