RentZero
Project Overview
RentZero's features have been designed and developed with user experience in mind, ensuring that the app is user-friendly and easy to navigate. As Design Team Lead, I worked with the design team and developers to create an intuitive and aesthetically pleasing platform that meets the needs and expectations of its users.
The Challenge
RentZero is a mobile application that offers a unique opportunity for users to reduce their rental expenses by performing tasks for their neighbours. The app's objective is to connect individuals in the community and establish a platform for mutually beneficial arrangements that benefit both parties.
The Solution
Mobile app addresses the issue of high rental costs for tenants by providing a platform for streamlined operations and fair compensation. The app boasts a clear and user-friendly interface for task management and communication, which allows for seamless coordination between users.
Project timeline
Based on initial research and the discovery phase, here's a brief overview of the project timeline and scope.
Discovery
During the discovery phase, the project’s scope is defined and its goals and objectives are established. This stage includes research, requirements gathering, and identifying potential challenges or constraints.
Design
During the design phase, the solution is shaped and a detailed blueprint is created to guide the project’s implementation. This stage involves developing wireframes, prototypes, and visual concepts to clearly communicate the solution to all stakeholders.
Delivery
In the delivery phase, the project is executed and the final solution is handed over to the client. This stage includes implementing the agreed-upon plan and conducting thorough testing to ensure the solution meets all requirements.
Journey Map
The purpose of the user flow would be to guide the user through the app in a logical and efficient manner, while also providing clear feedback and support along the way.
High-fidelity wireframes
After completing the research, I began creating high-fidelity wireframes to accelerate the workflow and ensure everything was fully aligned with the client, making it easier to visualize the solution and coordinate feedback efficiently.
UI / App
Design system
The design system for the mobile app was created as a structured collection of predefined visual and functional elements, including buttons, typography, colour palettes, and navigation patterns. Its purpose was to maintain consistency, improve usability, and streamline the design and development process across the entire user interface.
Results
The final product delivers a user-friendly and visually consistent mobile experience focused on helping users reduce rental expenses through community-driven task completion. By applying a structured design system and prioritising the most valuable user actions, the app was designed to create a simple, intuitive, and engaging experience across both the MVP and Version 1.0.
The solution combines clear navigation, accessible task management, secure onboarding, and personalised user settings to support seamless interaction throughout the app. Features such as progress tracking, rewards, referrals, and notifications were designed to encourage user engagement while maintaining a clean and easy-to-use interface.
Overall, the project successfully transformed a complex service concept into a scalable and cohesive mobile product that balances usability, functionality, and visual consistency.