Sparrow Courier

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  Login screen

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  Menu screen

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  Enter details of pickup address

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  Send an item

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  Receive or track an item

Inspiration

Time is more valuable than money. Sparrow allows users to accomplish more with their day than once possible.

In the film industry, cameras, batteries, and other equipment need to get places for various shoots. My time as a Director led me to believe in delegation. Specific work for specific hands. The owners or borrowers of the equipment don't always have the time to get that equipment transported, or it's out of their way to get it there. Enter Sparrow, the courier for personal needs; applicable to all aspects of the human experience.

What it does

Sparrow is a two-sided app, with one interface for regular users and another for drivers. Users can send an item somewhere, confirm that they intend to receive an item, or request an item. The app allows them to track an item real-time and schedule specific pickup and delivery windows. Drivers can pick up items, deliver them, and get paid for their courier work.

How we built it

Adobe XD was used to wireframe, prototype, and design the app interface.

Challenges we ran into

The primary challenge lies in the very concept of the app. There are many potential loopholes for users to exercise in terms of the items they send and receive, and this remains a discussion for how the app can minimize the potential danger of transactions. Drug trafficking, terrorism, and fragile items are all risks we must release liability from.

Employment of drivers. Scaling this for large business; drivers will have to be employed hourly instead of delivery-based commission; as the "competition" handles it.

Timing/Pricing/Human Error

Accomplishments that we're proud of

The current state of the prototype is a big leap from where the idea started, and it has helped further conversation regarding the development of the app.

The modern and sleek design work is the basis for a successful brand. Xuedan went above and beyond in making the interface a friendly environment for all users.

What's next for Sparrow Courier

The backend of the app requires a lot of attention, so the next step would simply be a fully functioning minimum viable product. The driver interface would also need to be built up from its current scratchboard state.

Using Apache Cordova and Javascript, we will be able to complete the MVP and run a full delivery using the current team.

Scaling to larger business will require time and resources not yet set aside for Sparrow.

Built With

• adobe-xd