My Role

Original App Designer

Skill Set: User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface Design, White boarding and User Experience Focus, User Interface (UI) design.

Designed 2014

AmigoCloud is a mobile and cloud-based geographic information system (GIS) designed to facilitate real-time data collection, analysis, and visualization for geospatial data. Tailored for organizations handling complex mapping data, the platform enhances collaboration among teams, both in the field and back office. It offers robust GIS capabilities that support a wide range of applications, from urban planning and utilities management to environmental monitoring, helping users streamline operations and make informed decisions based on real-time geographic insights.

 
 

The original development team of AmigoCloud, led by Ragi Burhum and comprised of five other key contributors including Victor Chernetsky, worked diligently to create a pioneering mobile and cloud-based geographic information system. As the UX/UI designer for both the phone application and web platform, the role involved deep collaboration and extended hours to build a robust and fully functional GPS system that meets diverse user needs in real-time geographic data management.

The AmigoCloud team had a significant opportunity to present their innovative geographic information system in a dynamic setting. Hosted in an Angel investor's office, the event was attended by various companies and distinguished investors, including the renowned actor and investor Ashton Kutcher, known for his role in "That 70's Show." This gathering underscored the team's dedication and the potential impact of their technology, attracting interest from high-profile figures in the investment community.

As the leader of the UX/UI design for AmigoCloud, Alexander Barnes, with assistance from Coraly Rosario, played a crucial role during a pivotal presentation at an Angel investor's office. The presentation highlighted the unique contributions of the UX/UI design to the project, emphasizing its potential impact and the innovative approach that could revolutionize geographic data management.

 

The Team

 

User Experience (UX) flow through the mobile app

 
 

The UX flow diagram represents the architectural framework for AmigoCloud's mobile application, developed with a focus on intuitive navigation and user interaction. The visual structure details a user's journey from the initial login to intricate data editing tasks, through screens meticulously planned to optimize user engagement. Careful consideration of decision points reflects the potential user choices, streamlining the navigation process and enhancing the application's usability. This diagram serves as a critical component of the app's design, underscoring the commitment to providing a seamless and user-centric experience.

 

UX flow through the WEB

 
 

These wireframe examples part of the web-based interface for AmigoCloud's map publishing module, showcasing a user-friendly process for managing and editing geospatial data. Through a series of systematic screens, users are guided to select, configure, and publish map layers, highlighting the application's emphasis on efficient data manipulation and visualization. The sequence facilitates complex tasks like region selection and attribute configuration, culminating in a review process that ensures accuracy before the final publication of the map. This design reflects a commitment to streamlining geospatial workflows within a sophisticated web environment.

 

User Interface (UI) Icons for the App

 

This image displays a collection of user interface elements and icons, for the AmigoCloud application and website back in 2014. These UI elements, designed by Alexander Barnes and Coraly Rosario, offer a visual representation of the app's functionality, such as adding geometry, navigating maps, and managing layers. The icons are crafted to be intuitive and easily recognizable, enhancing the user experience by providing clear visual cues for interaction with the app's various features, contributing to a coherent and efficient navigational flow within both the mobile and web platforms.

 

UX meets UI

 
 

These UI elements, designed by Alexander Barnes and Coraly Rosario, offer a visual representation of the app's functionality, such as adding geometry, navigating maps, and managing layers. The UI was crafted to be intuitive and easily recognizable, enhancing the user experience by providing clear visual cues for interaction with the app's various features, contributing to a coherent and efficient navigational flow within both the mobile and web platforms.

The User Experience and User Interface development journey of AmigoCloud, led by Alexander Barnes and Coraly Rosario in UX/UI design, culminated in the release of its MVP in 2015. Through the design process, the team gained insights into crafting a seamless user interface that catered to the intricate needs of geospatial data management. The result was an intuitive platform that simplified complex tasks, demonstrating the crucial role of thoughtful UX/UI design in the successful launch of tech products. This experience underscored the importance of aligning user needs with product capabilities, ensuring AmigoCloud's efficacy in real-world applications.