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Apple Maps Parking

Project Overview

My initiative to seamlessly integrate real-time parking into Apple Maps

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The Challenge

Drivers waste time circling city blocks, facing unclear signage and inconsistent parking options.

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Timeline

Sep - Nov 2023

Role

Product Designer

Sector

Healthcare

Tasks

Research

UX/

Prototyping

Project Inspiration

We noticed drivers juggling multiple apps to avoid fines and find available spots. Integrating parking into Apple Maps felt like a natural way to simplify and reduce stress for daily commuters while differentiating apple maps from it's competitors.

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Our Solution to the Dilemma 

Apple Maps Parking, a dynamic parking feature in Apple Maps, reducing guesswork with real-time availability and easy filtering.

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Find Parking based off of your parking duration needs

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Easy to Access Parking Mode through Apple Maps

Find Available Parking through our Parking Map Filters 

PROCESS OVERVIEW

User Research

Interviews & competitor analysis exposed unmet user needs in finding parking.

User Interviews

We conducted user interviews to uncover how people balance modern medicine, natural remedies, and general wellness practices. Insights from these discussions shaped the personas’ goals, pain points, and motivations, ensuring our design directly addresses real-world needs.

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Miami, Florida

Age 51

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Thousand Oaks, CA

Age 62

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New York, New York

Age 31

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Los Angeles, California

Age 32

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Miami, Florida

Age 54

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Geneva, Switzerland

Age 42

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West Hollywood, CA

Age 34

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Houston, Texas

Age 29

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User Pain Points

Pinpointing pain points around street cleaning, cost concerns, and safety guided us toward user-centered features.

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FLEXIBLE PLATFORM

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TIME SAVER

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TIME SAVER

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KEEP TRACK

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MORE FOCUS

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EASY DEPLOY

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Empathizing User Pain Points

Personas that represent the diverse user spectrum.

User Journey

We conducted user interviews to uncover how people balance modern medicine, natural remedies, and general wellness practices. Insights from these discussions shaped the personas’ goals, pain points, and motivations, ensuring our design directly addresses real-world needs.

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“I'd rather spend an hour planning now rather than face surprises later.”

-Meticulous Mia

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"Life's too short to plan every little detail. I'll figure it out when I get there."

-Spontaneous Simon

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Design & Iterate

From wireframes to final design, every iteration was rooted in user feedback

User Flow

We conducted user interviews to uncover how people balance modern medicine, natural remedies, and general wellness practices. Insights from these discussions shaped the personas’ goals, pain points, and motivations, ensuring our design directly addresses real-world needs.

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Wireframes

We conducted user interviews to uncover how people balance modern medicine, natural remedies, and general wellness practices. Insights from these discussions shaped the personas’ goals, pain points, and motivations, ensuring our design directly addresses real-world needs.

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Testing & Iteration

We conducted user interviews to uncover how people balance modern medicine, natural remedies, and general wellness practices. Insights from these discussions shaped the personas’ goals, pain points, and motivations, ensuring our design directly addresses real-world needs.

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Prototype

Intuitive Parking now integrated into Apple Maps

Apple Maps Parking

Seamlessly integrated with Apple Maps, our new parking feature offers an unparalleled ease in finding that perfect spot. Simplify your commute, one space at a time.

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Instant Access with a Single Tap.

Journey through cities effortlessly. Initiate Apple Parking by tapping the signature 'P' icon when Apple Maps is launched. Or, let us intuitively guide you post-navigation. We're transforming every drive into a streamlined experience.

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Decoding Streets, Simplified.

Say goodbye to the confusion of street signs. With a simple click, dive deep into detailed parking information – from street cleaning schedules to safety ratings. Stay informed, stay ahead, and most importantly, stay parked.

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Filter, Find, and Go.

Parking has never felt this personalized. From arrival times to wheelchair accessibility, select your preferences with our advanced parking filter. Navigate through choices effortlessly, catering to your every need.

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Concluding Takeaways

In conclusion, the introduction of the parking feature to Apple Maps not only elevates the app's functionality but also taught me the importance of user-centric design in solving real-world problems. This enhancement streamlines the search for parking, making trips more efficient and less stressful for users. Through this project, I've learned the value of integrating practical, real-time solutions to improve everyday experiences.

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Storyboarding

We conducted user interviews to uncover how people balance modern medicine, natural remedies, and general wellness practices. Insights from these discussions shaped the personas’ goals, pain points, and motivations, ensuring our design directly addresses real-world needs.

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Mia has a doctor's appointment tomorrow in downtown and needs to plan her journey.

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Frustrated, Mia struggles to find clear parking information online.

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Mia has a moment of realization. Apple Map’s had an update and she sees a parking icon.

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Darcy uses the filters in Apple Maps Parking Mode to find available parking for doctor’s visit.

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The next day, Darcy knew her parking options and find a parking spot in a safe and convenient street parking

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Thanks to Apple Maps, Darcy can now attend her Doctor appointment stress-free.

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User Journey

We conducted user interviews to uncover how people balance modern medicine, natural remedies, and general wellness practices. Insights from these discussions shaped the personas’ goals, pain points, and motivations, ensuring our design directly addresses real-world needs.

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