I started this challenge by getting myself familiar with the US community and how the gas stations work there (via secondary research). I talked to some of my friends and cousins there to clear up further questions (a quick little research if you will).
I found out about other means people use to get by this problem right now. And found out gaps to fill in there.
Design Choices and why---
1. Guided Walkthrough - Instead of adding extra steps of onboarding questions (which was my initial idea) I went with a guided walkthrough instead, so that people can also see where they can change those settings later if they wanted to.
2. Mileage - I'm asking them for mileage of their car, so that we can get an idea on how much fuel it would require them to reach a particular gas station, and if it would be worth the trouble for a few cents.
3. Google Map Integration - Because if I'm looking for gas stations near me, I'd also wanna see where it is. It's a method that is convinient and that we're familiar with. (Google Maps is one of the top applications used in America)
4. Tips - Keeping in mind the goal of the user, which is to save money on gas, I've added a tips section. Further on these tips would show as notifications, every once in a while (but not too frequent, very targetted)
I guess that's about it. This is my first project ever, so your feedback would mean a lot. If you've read till here, please leave one.
I started this challenge by getting myself familiar with the US community and how the gas stations work there (via secondary research). I talked to some of my friends and cousins there to clear up further questions (a quick little research if you will).
I found out about other means people use to get by this problem right now. And found out gaps to fill in there.
Design Choices and why---
1. Guided Walkthrough - Instead of adding extra steps of onboarding questions (which was my initial idea) I went with a guided walkthrough instead, so that people can also see where they can change those settings later if they wanted to.
2. Mileage - I'm asking them for mileage of their car, so that we can get an idea on how much fuel it would require them to reach a particular gas station, and if it would be worth the trouble for a few cents.
3. Google Map Integration - Because if I'm looking for gas stations near me, I'd also wanna see where it is. It's a method that is convinient and that we're familiar with. (Google Maps is one of the top applications used in America)
4. Tips - Keeping in mind the goal of the user, which is to save money on gas, I've added a tips section. Further on these tips would show as notifications, every once in a while (but not too frequent, very targetted)
I guess that's about it. This is my first project ever, so your feedback would mean a lot. If you've read till here, please leave one.