VoteLocal

The VoteLocal app was designed to help voters stay informed about upcoming elections, with an emphasis on state and local candidates. Prior to creating the prototype, I conducted an anonymous online survey to gather feedback from potential users about their voting habits, preferences, and candidate selection behaviors. Using the survey results and data collected from a competitive analysis, I created a concept and wireframe of VoteLocal.

This prototype was created specifically for users in Ohio, but could be modified for any state. The app is designed with a simple interface that allows users to interact with or without creating an account. VoteLocal will act as a support tool to help voters at all levels of engagement to quickly research and add “favorite” candidates within the app. With a built-in reminder function, users will also be able to set custom prompts to remind them of upcoming elections.

After conducting a usability study to gather participants' feedback, a few final adjustments were made to the prototype. Based on feedback collected during the study, menu font sizes were increased and additional clickable areas (logo) were added.