Overview

Problem

Problem

Moving is tough, especially for busy families.

Moving is tough, especially for busy families.

60% of people say moving is more stressful than a breakup or divorce.

Current tools ignore key tasks like task planning, school enrollment, and setting up utilities.

Key Objectives

Key Objectives

Simplify the end-to-end moving process for busy families.

Manage childcare, school searches, and utilities from one place.

Reduce stress and decision fatigue with clear, actionable tools.

Help families save time and stay organized throughout their move.

Design Process

Design Process

Using the Double Diamond framework, I identified unmet needs in family relocation, tested planning and comparison tools, and refined the experience through usability feedback. The final product, Muuv, helps families manage moves with clarity and ease.

Using the Double Diamond framework, I identified unmet needs in family relocation, tested planning and comparison tools, and refined the experience through usability feedback. The final product, Muuv, helps families manage moves with clarity and ease.

Discover

Define

Develop

Deliver

Discover

Research Goals

Research Goals

Identify non-physical moving pain points.

Uncover unmet family needs.

Map stressors and task workflows.

Understand move-related decisions.

Competitive Analysis

User Interviews

Key Findings

Key Findings

Managing childcare and school enrollment during a move creates significant stress for families.

Beyond the emotional strain of relocation, physical tasks like packing and utility setup add to the burden.

Simplicity and ease of use would support daily engagement.

"Trying to coordinate school enrollments, utilities, and moving logistics all at once is overwhelming. I wish there was one place that simplified everything."

John from Minnesota

"I spent hours searching for the best schools and daycares, jumping between multiple websites. It would be a game-changer if I could compare everything in one place."

Mira from Florida

Define

Persona

Empathy Map

Aligning Business Goals and User Needs

Aligning Business Goals and User Needs

Build user confidence and loyalty by helping families manage every step of the moving process with ease.

Enhance market differentiation through clear guidance, centralized tools, and an intuitive user experience.

Increase usage and satisfaction with personalized support that meets the needs of busy families.

Design Opportunities

Design Opportunities

How might we:

How might we:

How might we:

…develop a platform that enables families to efficiently handle school enrollments, childcare arrangements, and utility setups, thereby alleviating the stress associated with moving?​

…develop a platform that enables families to efficiently handle school enrollments, childcare arrangements, and utility setups, thereby alleviating the stress associated with moving?​

...simplify relocation planning and help users make informed decisions?

...create an intuitive experience for comparing schools, services, and amenities in their new area?

User Journey

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Wireframes

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High-Fidelity Designs

First Iteration

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Usability Testing

First Click Testing & Heatmap Analysis

First Click Testing & Heatmap Analysis

First Click Testing & Heatmap Analysis

Objectives:

Key Objectives

Objectives:

Assess whether users could quickly and accurately start the “school comparison” task without guidance.

Identify confusion caused by icons or UI labels.

Evaluate how easily users scanned the interface and found actionable elements.

Track initial click patterns to measure intuitiveness.

Confirm whether the design meets user expectations for completing comparison tasks.

Key Findings

Inconsistent labels caused misclicks.

Checkbox and label areas had unclear click zones.

The heart icon’s function was misunderstood.

While task completion was high, success rates were lower than expected.

Design Iteration

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CTA Restyle

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Removed Breadcrumb

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Design Iteration

Landing

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Design Refinements

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Header Redesign

2

CTA Restyle

3

Feature Card Update

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Dashboard

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Countdown Card Redesign

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Icon Grid Layout

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Bottom Nav Addition

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Design Refinements

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Color & Styling Refresh

2

Filter UI Redesign

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Card Style Update

Results

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1

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Design Refinements

1

Removed Breadcrumb

2

Rating Badge Update

3

Card Layout Refinement

Design Iteration

Landing

Before

After

1

2

3

Design Refinements

1

Header Redesign

2

CTA Restyle

3

Feature Card Update

Dashboard

Before

After

1

2

3

Design Refinements

1

Countdown Card Redesign

2

Feature Grid Layout

3

Bottom Nav Addition

4

Compare

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After

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Design Refinements

1

Color & Styling Refresh

2

Filter UI Redesign

3

Card Style Update

4

Results

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Design Refinements

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Removed Breadcrumb

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Rating Badge Update

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Card Layout Refinement

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Increased button contrast to improve visibility and emphasis.

Deliver

Deliver

High-Fidelity Designs

Final Solution

The Muuv app:

The Muuv app:

Simplifies stressful moving tasks for families.

Provides school and daycare comparisons, utility setup, and a personalized dashboard.

Helps users stay organized, save time, and focus on what matters most.

Uses intuitive design and workflows to make relocation easier to manage.

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Next Steps

How MUUV Can Evolve

How MUUV Can Evolve

MUUV has strong potential to grow into a more robust relocation platform. With no direct competitor offering such a centralized, family-focused experience, it could become an essential tool for easing the moving process.

Feature Opportunities

Feature Opportunities

AI chatbot assistant

Neighborhood info guide

Budget calculator

Kid-friendly moving tips

Kid-friendly local activities

Future Testing Plans

Future Testing Plans

Run usability testing on updated features and UI refinements.

Test additional task flows to ensure the experience remains intuitive and stress-free.

Collect feedback on new features (e.g., budgeting, chatbot) to guide future development.