An art auction app for users interested in bidding on art pieces from art galleries.
Create an app that allows customizable notifications for users to recieve desired art auction information.
Not knowing when art pieces go live for auction or if others outbid on pieces in which you are interested.
User Researcher, UX/UI Designer
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Conducted fictional interviews and created empathy maps to understand the user's and their needs. A primary user group identified through research was working adults who don’t have time to constantly check their auctions for updates.
Problem statement: Dave is a busy working adult who needs to be notified if art he has been outbid on art in which he is interested or the auction is coming to an end, since he is too busy to check daily.
Taking the time to draft iterations of each screen of the app on paper ensured that the elements that made it to digital wireframes would be well-suited to address user pain points. The home screen included a Featured Artist that users may be interested in viewing as well as featured Lots.
The digital wireframes showcase the foundation of the design process, focusing on structure, functionality, and user flow. These wireframes were crafted to translate initial sketches into interactive layouts, ensuring an intuitive user experience. By prioritizing key features, navigation, and accessibility the designs establish a clear blueprint for the final product while maintaining a balance between usability and aesthetic appeal.
Art Auction App Wireframe
Usability studies where conducted and the wireframe were updated. A second round of usability studies where carried out and the design was further refined to address user pain points.
Early designs allowed for some customization but after the usability studies were conducted navigations were refined. The place bid area was revised to include a detailed Bid Confirmation section where users would be provided a detailed list of the art item and bid amount to review before confirming bid. Additional easy to see Watchlist, Share, and Notification buttons were added.
Art Auction App
