
Case Study: RhinoGuard — Saving the One-Horned Rhino
RhinoGuard is a UX/UI design concept for a mobile app focused on protecting the endangered one-horned rhino. It educates users, allows live rhino tracking, and motivates conservation action all in a sleek, intuitive interface.
Project Overview
RhinoGuard is a mobile application designed to raise awareness and drive global action for the conservation of the endangered one-horned rhino. It combines education, live tracking, and engagement features to inform and inspire users.
Goal
Design an intuitive, engaging mobile experience that educates the general public, allows live rhino tracking, and encourages conservation actions such as donations, volunteering, and sharing.
Target Audience
General public (globally)
Wildlife enthusiasts
Students and educators
Environmental activists
Casual users curious about rhinos
Problem
Despite being iconic, the one-horned rhino remains endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and lack of public awareness. There's a need for an engaging digital platform that connects people to the cause.
Solution
A user-friendly mobile app offering:
Real-time rhino tracking
A Learning Hub with facts, articles, and infographics
Action Cards to prompt donations and sharing
User progress and achievements
Interactive, accessible UI with emotional impact
Design Process
User Research & Personas
Identified 3 core user types: Explorer (curious learner), Guardian (activist), Supporter (donor).
Mapped user goals, frustrations, and device preferences.
Information Architecture
5 key sections: Home, Live Tracking, Learning Hub, Take Action, Profile
Wireframes
Low-fidelity wireframes for each screen
Bottom sheets, modals, snackbars, and tooltips
UI Design
Nature-inspired color palette (dark green primary, accent blue)
Modern, accessible typography
Reusable components: cards, buttons, dialogs, nav bars
Prototyping
Clickable Figma prototype with full navigation
Screens & Features
Home: Hero section + quick links to main features
Live Tracking: Interactive rhino location map
Learning Hub: Scrollable cards and articles
Take Action: Action cards (Donate, Share, Volunteer)
Profile: Tracks user contributions, badges, and progress
What I Learned
Designing for social impact increases responsibility and empathy.
Importance of accessibility and global usability.
How to structure a complete app ecosystem from scratch.
Tools Used
Figma (UI/UX Design & Prototyping)
ChatGPT (Ideation)
Pexel (Images)
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