About the project
Ridcon is an application for young parents focused on facilitating child carpooling and fostering communities.
Parents can schedule regular or one-time carpools based on their children’s school schedules, extracurricular activities, and other commitments.
Provide a feature for parents to plan the most efficient routes for carpools, considering factors like distance, traffic patterns, and pickup or dropoff locations.
the problem
Parents face daily challenges managing their children’s transportation to school, activities, and events. Coordinating schedules, finding trusted carpool partners, and ensuring safety can be time-consuming and stressful. Many parents lack a convenient, reliable way to connect with others in their community to share these responsibilities.
the solution
A user-friendly app that simplifies carpooling for young parents by connecting them with nearby families, providing efficient route planning, and ensuring safety through verified profiles and real-time updates. By fostering a trusted community, the app saves time, reduces stress, and promotes sustainable transportation habits.
Meet the user
Emma, The Busy Mom
Age: 34
Occupation: Marketing Manager (Full-time)
Family: Two kids (ages 7 and 9)
The needs
Reliable carpool options for school drop-offs and extracurricular activities.
A platform that ensures safety and trustworthiness for her children.
Scheduling features that accommodate her variable work hours.
The challenges
Struggles to juggle work meetings and morning drop-offs.
Concerns about trusting other parents for carpooling.
The goals
Save time while ensuring her kids reach their destinations safely.
Build a trusted community of parents she can rely on.
James, The Stay-Home Dad
Age: 32
Occupation: Stay-at-home parent
Family: Three kids (ages 5, 7, and 10)
The needs
A way to organize carpools for his kids’ activities and appointments.
A social outlet to connect with other parents in his neighborhood.
A platform that ensures safety and trustworthiness for his children.
The challenges
Managing the logistics of three kids with different schedules.
Feeling isolated from other parents who are busy working.
The goals
Reduce his driving load by coordinating carpools with other parents.
Build friendships and a support network.
Sophia, The Eco-Conscious & Single parent
Age: 42
Occupation: Nurse (Shift worker)
Family: Single parent, one child (age 15)
The needs
Flexible carpool scheduling to accommodate her irregular shifts.
A reliable and safe backup plan for emergencies.
A platform to reduce the number of cars on the road by sharing rides.
The challenges
Finding consistent rides for her child due to her demanding work hours.
Stress about missing work if transportation falls through.
The goals
Save time while ensuring her teenage reach his destinations safely.
Build a trusted community of parents she can rely on.
user flow
Wireframes
application features
Enable parents to schedule regular or one-time carpools based on their children’s school schedules, extracurricular activities, and other commitments.
Search for New Rides
Easily find and join carpool opportunities with nearby families. Our smart search feature allows parents to browse available rides based on their schedule, route, and preferences, connecting with trusted parents in their community for seamless and stress-free coordination.
Add a New Drive
Share a ride with other parents by offering carpool opportunities. Parents simply add their route, schedule, and available seats to help build a supportive network while saving time and reducing traffic.
Matching Algorithm
Making it easier to find compatible carpooling for partners.with similar schedules and routes.
Real-Time Ride Tracking
Our cutting-edge real-time ride tracking feature enhances user trust and engagement by providing live updates on every journey. This transparency not only ensures peace of mind for parents but also strengthens the app’s position as a reliable, secure, and technologically advanced solution in the family transportation market.
Communication Platform
Include a messaging system or chat feature to facilitate communication between parents participating in the same carpool, allowing them to coordinate logistics and share updates.
Notification System
The app’s robust notification system keeps users informed with timely updates on ride schedules, pick-ups, drop-offs, and new messages from other parents. It also alerts users to friend requests, app updates, and community news.
User Profiles
Allow parents to create profiles for themselves and their children, including information such as age, school, and car seat requirements.
Notification System
The app’s robust notification system keeps users informed with timely updates on ride schedules, pick-ups, drop-offs, and new messages from other parents. It also alerts users to friend requests, app updates, and community news.
User Profiles
Allow parents to create profiles for themselves and their children, including information such as age, school, and car seat requirements.
logo & variations
Application icon
System design
01. Colors
Brand Colors
Gradients
State Colors
Greyscale
02. Typography
03. Icons
Real-Time Ride Tracking
Rides & Drives Notification
Connect & create community
organize rides & drives
organize rides & drives