BinGo

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Inspiration

I was inspired by how difficult it still is for students to properly dispose of waste on campus. Even motivated students often do not know where the correct bin is located. I wanted to create a tool that makes sustainable actions instant, easy, and rewarding.

What it does

BinGo uses AR navigation to guide students to the nearest correct waste bin (compost, recycling, landfill, etc.). After properly disposing of waste and scanning a QR code at the bin, students earn credits they can redeem for prizes, turning sustainability into a fun, daily behavior.

How we built it

I created a complete design system: typography, color palette, icons, button styles, and motion guidelines.

I designed high-fidelity mockups of the full user journey: onboarding, AR navigation, QR scanning, rewards, and profile dashboard.

I based the experience on clean, minimalist UI principles to ensure fast navigation and real-time feedback.

Challenges we ran into

Designing AR guidance that remains visible and helpful even in complex campus layouts.

Balancing simplicity and functionality, making sure users had enough options without feeling overwhelmed.

Creating instant gratification moments that still feel meaningful and tied to sustainability goals.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Designed and prototyped a full AR sustainability app with a clean, professional user journey.

Built a complete, consistent design system from scratch.

Created a positive loop where real-world sustainable actions are instantly recognized and rewarded.

What we learned

How AR navigation principles differ from static maps and require different visual strategies.

How gamification (credits, rewards, leaderboards) can drive real-world behavior change if rewards are immediate and visible.

The importance of keeping interactions lightweight and accessible for students on the go.

What's next for BinGo

Develop a working AR prototype to test navigation accuracy in real campus settings.

Expand bin types to include more specialized waste like e-waste and textiles.

Launch a beta test with a small student group to gather real user feedback.

Build partnerships with universities and sponsors to grow reward options.

Add social features like team challenges and campus sustainability leaderboards.

Built With

• figma