PostUp
The Google Design Sprint: Effortlessly locate remote-friendly public workspaces with key amenities.
About PostUp
ROLE
UI/UX Designer
TIMELINE
Feb 2023
LOCATION
Remote
Designed using
challenge
PostUp aims to alleviate the common struggles faced by remote workers searching for a public place to work from. These individuals often grapple with the time-consuming process of locating conducive work environments with reliable amenities such as WiFi, quiet spaces, and accessible bathrooms.
Insights from user feedback highlight the paramount importance of efficient access to accurate information regarding these essential factors. Despite existing solutions like Google and Yelp providing some assistance, users still encounter inefficiencies, such as the need to sift through excessive photos and reviews.
PostUp wants to help remote workers find places to work by providing a directory of public places that already exist.
process
Outcome
The final prototype for PostUp successfully streamlined the process of finding public workspaces for remote workers. By focusing on categorized browsing instead of a traditional search function, users could quickly identify locations with reliable WiFi, quiet environments, and essential amenities.
Usability testing validated the effectiveness of this approach, demonstrating that remote workers could locate a suitable workspace within seconds—solving a key pain point in their workflow. The insights gained from this sprint laid the foundation for future iterations, such as adding a "save" feature for planning ahead and introducing both map and list views to accommodate different user preferences.
Ultimately, PostUp's design sprint resulted in a user-friendly, efficient solution that empowers remote professionals to spend less time searching and more time working productively in the right environment.
