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Required Questions

a. What is the track you chose and the problem your solution addresses? (150 word limit)

The track chosen is Seeking/Travel, and the problem addressed is the challenge faced by travelers with limited time, such as during layovers, cruise stops, or short trips. These travelers often struggle to maximize their brief visits by finding and experiencing meaningful places efficiently. The solution, GlobeTrail (GT), is an app designed to create personalized travel itineraries based on the user's available time and interests. It offers time-based recommendations, and includes an interactive map with suggested places.

b. Why did you pick this solution, and how does it address the problem? (150 word limit)

We chose this solution because time is fleeting, especially for occasional travelers who want to make the most of their journeys, whether in unfamiliar or familiar places. GlobeTrail addresses this by creating personalized itineraries tailored to the user's available time and interests, ensuring they can explore meaningful places efficiently. The app provides interactive maps with suggested locations, and time-based recommendations. It also includes features like travel alerts, multilingual support, and the ability to save and share itineraries. By integrating these elements, GlobeTrail helps travelers maximize their limited time, offering a seamless and enriching experience that enhances their connection to the places they visit, making every moment of their journey count.

Inspiration

GlobeTrail was inspired by the challenge of making the most of long layovers. Instead of wasting hours at the airport, we wanted to design a solution that helps travelers explore new cities with ease.

What it does

GlobeTrail creates personalized layover itineraries, offering optimized routes to top attractions, real-time flight tracking, language assistance, and cultural insights—all within a user-friendly interface.

How we built it

We designed GlobeTrail using Figma, focusing on an intuitive UI/UX that simplifies travel planning. Our design prioritizes ease of use, seamless navigation, and visually engaging layouts to enhance the user experience.

Challenges we ran into

Designing a system that balances personalization with simplicity was a challenge. Ensuring clear navigation, real-time updates, and accessible features required thoughtful iteration and user flow adjustments. While recording the video, we realized we typed "Global Trail" instead of "GlobeTrail" (whoops) so next time we'll double check by proofreading everything.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We successfully designed a sleek, functional prototype that transforms layovers into meaningful travel experiences. Our design effectively integrates itinerary planning, cultural insights, and real-time travel updates.

What we learned

We deepened our understanding of user experience in travel apps, refining our approach to designing intuitive interfaces. We also learned how to present complex travel logistics in a clear and engaging way.

What's next for GlobeTrail

Our next step is refining the design based on user feedback and exploring potential development. We aim to enhance AI-powered recommendations, integrate offline features, and eventually bring GlobeTrail to life as a fully functional app.

Hi-Fi Prototype

Lo-Fi Wireframes

Ideation, Style Guide, & Research

Built With

• figma