Doggo

Bringing dog owners together with smarter messaging and meetup planning.

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Doggo is a mobile app designed to help dog owners connect, chat, and plan park meetups more easily. Rooted in behavioral insights, this iteration focuses on creating a seamless experience that supports real-time interaction and effortless planning.

Design Scope

UX/UI, Mobile Design

Timeline

Sep 2024 – Apr 2025

My Role

Solo Designer

Goals

Seamlessly integrate messaging and scheduling
Improve real-time presence and social feedback cues
Refine user flows for clarity and speed
Apply a flexible, scalable design system (with accessibility in mind)

Seamlessly integrate messaging and scheduling
Improve real-time presence and social feedback cues
Refine user flows for clarity and speed
Apply a flexible, scalable design system (with accessibility in mind)

Seamlessly integrate messaging and scheduling
Improve real-time presence and social feedback cues
Refine user flows for clarity and speed
Apply a flexible, scalable design system (with accessibility in mind)

Design Thinking

Dog-first identity: Users connect through their dogs, not themselves—just like in real parks.
Real-time presence: Emotion icons appear when users check in, adding a sense of liveness and community.
Effortless socializing: Features like the Encounter Wall and one-tap meetups make connecting feel natural and low-pressure.
Lightweight planning: Simplified cards, pre-filled titles, and quick RSVP options reduce friction in scheduling.
Personal touch: Customizable invite visuals make meetups feel fun, friendly, and shareable.

Dog-first identity: Users connect through their dogs, not themselves—just like in real parks.
Real-time presence: Emotion icons appear when users check in, adding a sense of liveness and community.
Effortless socializing: Features like the Encounter Wall and one-tap meetups make connecting feel natural and low-pressure.
Lightweight planning: Simplified cards, pre-filled titles, and quick RSVP options reduce friction in scheduling.
Personal touch: Customizable invite visuals make meetups feel fun, friendly, and shareable.

Dog-first identity: Users connect through their dogs, not themselves—just like in real parks.
Real-time presence: Emotion icons appear when users check in, adding a sense of liveness and community.
Effortless socializing: Features like the Encounter Wall and one-tap meetups make connecting feel natural and low-pressure.
Lightweight planning: Simplified cards, pre-filled titles, and quick RSVP options reduce friction in scheduling.
Personal touch: Customizable invite visuals make meetups feel fun, friendly, and shareable.

Design System Highlights

Color palette: Teal and orange scheme tested in both light and dark modes, with AA-level contrast
Typography: Barlow Condensed for headings, Montserrat for body text
Iconography: Solar Icons for a friendly, modern UI
Components: RSVP cards, event forms, alerts, messaging UI—modular and mobile-optimized

Color palette: Teal and orange scheme tested in both light and dark modes, with AA-level contrast
Typography: Barlow Condensed for headings, Montserrat for body text
Iconography: Solar Icons for a friendly, modern UI
Components: RSVP cards, event forms, alerts, messaging UI—modular and mobile-optimized

Color palette: Teal and orange scheme tested in both light and dark modes, with AA-level contrast
Typography: Barlow Condensed for headings, Montserrat for body text
Iconography: Solar Icons for a friendly, modern UI
Components: RSVP cards, event forms, alerts, messaging UI—modular and mobile-optimized

Key Feature

Dog-Centered Profiles

Users are represented by their dog’s name and photo, making social interaction casual and dog-focused.

Check-In with Emotion

Share your mood with a quick emoji when arriving at a park and see who else is there in real time.

Encounter Wall

View and favorite dogs you’ve met at the park—no formal friend requests needed.

Meetup Planning

Schedule events, invite dog friends, and manage RSVPs through simple, customizable meetup cards.

Dog Park Map

Explore nearby parks, see live activity, and join or host meetups based on location.

Messaging

The messaging interface enables spontaneous meetups by embedding a “Create Meetup” button directly into the chat screen. RSVP cards update in real time, encouraging ongoing participation and interaction.

The top half of a screen of a mobile device

The bottom half of a screen of a mobile device

Scheduling

The scheduling view supports both calendar and list modes. Date-based titles and tappable durations streamline planning, while real-time alerts ensure visibility and reduce cognitive load.