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The V2 Project
Vadodara to Vellula
An expedition to enhance cross cultural programs in India
Discover
Outdoor Camp
Nature trail
Painting Workshop
Dance workshop
Embroidery exhibit
NGO 2
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This week
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Exploring Pottery
Volunteer: Meet you all at 6!
10:22
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Craft Village
shyam: I am reaching on ...
7:45
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In this project we aim to understand the functioning of any particular program organised by an NGO, and intervene where necessary to introduce a solution which improves the overall experience of this program.
Project Brief
My Role
Timeline
Tools Used
4 weeks
User Researcher I UI Designer
Figma, Adobe Suite
This project aims to understand the functioning of any particular program organised by an NGO and intervene where necessary to introduce a solution which improves the overall experience of this program.
Project Brief
My Role
Timeline
Tools Used
4 weeks
User Researcher I UI Designer
Figma, Adobe Suite
Overview
V2 (Vadodara - Vellula) is a cross-cultural exchange project linking Vadodara, a city in Gujarat, and Vellula, a village in Telangana. This initiative aims to bridge the two communities, encouraging mutual understanding, reducing stereotypes, and fostering friendships through dialogue and shared experiences.
Overview
V2 (Vadodara - Vellula) is a cross-cultural exchange project linking Vadodara, a city in Gujarat, and Vellula, a village in Telangana. This initiative aims to bridge two communities, encouraging mutual understanding, reducing stereotypes, and fostering friendships through dialogue and shared experiences.
Program itinerary
Program Itinerary
How did you get
to know about v2?
Is there any criteria to apply or participate in the v2 project as audience?
After v2 how do you stay in contact with the people you met and stayed with?
Was there more focus on skill development or getting to know people?
Are the other project activities similar to those happening in v2?
Did you face any trouble regarding the accommodation and facilities for this project?
What are the accommodation facilities for volunteers, guest speakers, at Vadodara?
Is there a plan to broaden the scope of v2, extending it to more than 2 places?
What encourages you to get involved in this project repeatedly?
Interview Questionnaire
Interview Questionnaire
How did you get
to know about v2?
Is there any criteria to apply or participate in the v2 project as audience?
After v2 how do you stay in contact with the people you met and stayed with?
Was there more focus on skill development or getting to know people?
Are the other project activities similar to those happening in v2?
Did you face any trouble regarding the accommodation and facilities for this project?
What are the accommodation facilities for volunteers, guest speakers, at Vadodara?
Is there a plan to broaden the scope of v2, extending it to more than 2 places?
What encourages you to get involved in this project repeatedly?
Skill development
Lack of advertisement
Close knit communities
Reduced stereotypes
V2 conducts only those activities known to the participants
Needed improvement in accomodation
V2 is not structured(unplanned prior to the actual event)
Language barrier
Language barrier
Users feel doubtful and hesitant to join the program
Financial support
Sustained relationships
Personal and educational growth
Findings
Findings
Skill development
Lack of advertisement
Close knit communities
Reduced stereotypes
V2 conducts only those activities known to the participants
Needed improvement in accomodation
V2 is not structured(unplanned prior to the actual event)
Language barrier
Language barrier
Users feel doubtful and hesitant to join the program
Financial support
Sustained relationships
Personal and educational growth
Close knit communities
Reduced Stereotypes
Skill Development
Sustained Relationship
Needed improvement in accomodation
Personal and Educational Growth
Financial Support
Language Barrier
Lack of advertisement
v2 conducts only those activities known to the participants
V2 isn’t structured properly (unplanned prior to the actual event)
Users feel doubtful and hesitant to join the program.
“It would be great if we had a small V2 before the actual V2, so we’ll know what’s gonna happen.”
Source-interviews
Area of Work
Area of Work
Close knit communities
Reduced Stereotypes
Skill Development
Sustained Relationship
Needed improvement in accomodation
Personal and Educational Growth
Financial Support
Language Barrier
Lack of advertisement
v2 conducts only those activities known to the participants
V2 isn’t structured properly (unplanned prior to the actual event)
Users feel doubtful and hesitant to join the program.
“It would be great if we had a small V2 before the actual V2, so we’ll know what’s gonna happen.”
Source-interviews
Actionable Insights
V2 isn’t structured properly (unplanned prior to the actual event)
Need of communication medium(for being in touch after V2)
“We make amazing friends and connections there, and want to stay in touch with them.”
Source-interviews
Actionable Insights
V2 isn’t structured properly (unplanned prior to the actual event)
Need of communication medium(for being in touch after V2)
“We make amazing friends and connections there, and want to stay in touch with them.”
Source-interviews
Understanding The User
Introverted
Sensing
Thinking
Extroverted
Intuition
Feeling
Padma
Age 37
Status
Location Vellula
About
With a mind full of curiosity, Padma embraced the opportunity to complete her 12th standard at the age of 35, thanks to the support of Prayogillu. Her positive outlook on life continues to inspire her, and she finds peace and rejuvenation through the practice of yoga.
Goals
To visit more cities and explore more cultures through Prayogillu.
To learn Hindi and more languages.
Become a full time yoga teacher.
Frustrations
Has to be dependent on her family while making decisions for herself.
Because of cultural restrictions, .....
“Everyday is a chance to learn some thing new.”
Personality
Yoga teacher/ Housewife
Participant
About
He is a volunteer at Prayogillu. A passionate and multi-talented individual, eager to learn and share. Enjoys creative pursuits like dance, art, and modelling. An outgoing person, committed to making a positive impact through volunteer work. Knows three languages - Hindi, English and Telugu.
Goals
Scale Prayogillu at a global level.
Build a healthy community between villagers and urban people
Frustrations
Limited Exposures in his lifestyle.
Language barrier between different communities.
Lack of an organised approach towards
Personality
Introverted
Sensing
Thinking
Extroverted
Intuition
Feeling
Age 27
Status
Yoga instructor, Volunteer
Location Vellula
“Born to change your expressions.”
Pradeep
Organizer/ Preparator
Understanding the User
Introverted
Sensing
Thinking
Extroverted
Intuition
Feeling
Padma
Age 37
Status
Location Vellula
About
With a mind full of curiosity, Padma embraced the opportunity to complete her 12th standard at the age of 35, thanks to the support of Prayogillu. Her positive outlook on life continues to inspire her, and she finds peace and rejuvenation through the practice of yoga.
Goals
To visit more cities and explore more cultures through Prayogillu.
To learn Hindi and more languages.
Become a full time yoga teacher.
Frustrations
Has to be dependent on her family while making decisions for herself.
Because of cultural restrictions, .....
“Everyday is a chance to learn some thing new.”
Personality
Yoga teacher/ Housewife
Participant who lives
in tier-1 or tier-2 city
About
He is a volunteer at Prayogillu. A passionate and multi-talented individual, eager to learn and share. Enjoys creative pursuits like dance, art, and modelling. An outgoing person, committed to making a positive impact through volunteer work. Knows three languages - Hindi, English and Telugu.
Goals
Scale Prayogillu at a global level.
Build a healthy community between villagers and urban people
Frustrations
Limited Exposures in his lifestyle.
Language barrier between different communities.
Lack of an organised approach towards
Personality
Introverted
Sensing
Thinking
Extroverted
Intuition
Feeling
Age 27
Status
Yoga instructor, Volunteer
Location Vellula
“Born to change your expressions.”
Pradeep
Organizer/ Preparator
Participants feel uncertain about V2 due to a lack of clarity on upcoming events and their timing throughout the program. While participants wish to stay connected after V2, cultural differences create difficulties in maintaining ongoing communication.
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Participants feel uncertain about V2 due to a lack of clarity on upcoming events and their timing throughout the program. While participants wish to stay connected after V2, cultural differences create difficulties in maintaining ongoing communication.
Design Concept
To design an app that organises and provides a structure for the process of attending an event (registration, itinerary, communication etc).
Design Concept
To design an app that organises and provides a structure for the process of attending an event (registration, itinerary, communication etc).
Paper wireframes
High fidelity wireframes
01
Search for the upcoming events.
Filters are there to help to segregate
02
Once you register for an event,
it gets marked in your app calendar!
01
Search for the upcoming events.
Filters are there to help to segregate
High fidelity wireframes
03
After registering for the event,
the NGO invites you to their chat room
04
After the event completion, it allows you
to provide feedback and ratings for each
category along with the photographs.
05
For inclusivity, the app provides
language selection options
Paper wireframes
02
Once you register for an event,
it gets marked in your app calendar!
03
After registering for the event, the
NGO invites you to their chat room
04
After the event completion, it allows you
to provide feedback and ratings for each
category along with the photographs.
05
My learnings
Enhancing ongoing projects of an organisation.
Taking user interviews and surveys.
Accessible design, keeping in mind the personas
My learnings
Enhancing ongoing projects of an organisation.
Taking user interviews and surveys.
Accessible design, keeping in mind the personas