Responsive Website
Alan Ponton, Lead UX Designer/Researcher
Project timeframe: 30 days
Overview
Guard Texas, a professional security company with over 15 years of experience, offers security services to businesses, residential communities, and events.
They faced challenges with manual scheduling and communication, leading to inefficiencies in operations and employee satisfaction.
The company needed a solution to streamline scheduling, improve communication, and ensure consistent service delivery.
I conducted interviews, usability testing and customer journey mapping to understand the customers who regularly order from their favorite restaurant, Peak Street Tavern.
This feedback gave initial insight for the primary user group, who are identified as very busy working adults with children. The next step was to research the competition to analyze their operations. We gained further understanding as to what the users might expect and how Peak Street Tavern could improve their overall experience.
From my analysis, it was evident that our competitors offered incentives for pick-up orders. These and other features were taken into consideration for the design concepts.
Initial Design Concepts
Mockups
The following hi-fidelity mockups are a result of the usability studies. We made sure we took th euser perspective into consideration by creating easy to view buttons linking to the next process seemlessly. Deals are listed at top mid-center for easy view and selection.
Home Page
The home page includes auto pop-up for easier access to deals. An option to close the deals pop-up is included for those searching for premium items.
Deals Page
This page highlights all the available deals and groups them for easier selection.
Order customization
The order customization page allows the user to select specific items to the users' tasting preferences.
Checkout
The checkout process displays order specs and pricing. Below pricing on this page, customers can opt to receive the discount to save money.
High-fidelity prototype
In this high-fidelity model, the home screen serves as the central source of information. Each link connects to a page leading to the initial start of service, It's color friendly and intuitive, creating a warm feel when making decisions based on professional relationships. We'll keep the user in mind as we move forward with this design structure.
Study Type
Unmoderated Usability Study
Location
United States, remote
Participants
7 participants, ages 17-42
Length
10 - 20 minutes
Usability Study parameters
Challenge
Guard Texas' existing manual scheduling system created communication breakdowns, leading to missed assignments and confusion among staff, especially third-shift security guards. This impacted employee morale and client satisfaction.
Solution
Alan Ponton, Third Shift Lead at Guard Texas, developed a web-based app to address these issues. The app streamlined scheduling, allowed real-time access to assignments, and included a notification system for updates. The app was designed to be mobile-friendly and user-friendly, catering to guards with varying levels of tech experience.
Users need quick ordering solution
Users would appreciate food order customizations
Users need easier access to more healthy choice menu items.
Usability Study: findings
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This minimalistic approach keeps it simple for the user to find quick information. Users have found it challenging to find the services needed, because of too many options on one page. Some have compared it to an infomercial. Our plan is to make this initial process less challenging, fun and inviting by displaying our featured projects first with options to navigate to other pages of interest.
Wireframes
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Conclusion
We learned plenty from the usability studies.
Order Customization
Offering a unique order customization experience for our customers. The menu offers a wide variety of options from our tavern-style kitchen, so you can build your own meal.
Save Money
We understand the importance of saving money. That's why we offer discounts on pick up orders. Whether you're ordering for the family or just for yourself, you can save money by picking up your order instead of having it delivered. We also have weekly specials and promotional offers that can help customers stretch your budget.
Membership
Our restaurant members enjoy exclusive discounts and rewards for being loyal customers. As a member, you can save more money on your favorite meals and drinks.
Easy checkout
The easy checkout process makes it easy to pay for a meal quickly and conveniently. They accept all major credit cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.