Project Goal

The Rescue App is designed to help pet owners find their lost animals quickly and efficiently. The app allows users to:

1. Register their pets in advance.
2. Report a lost pet in a few simple steps.
3. Report a found pet by taking a photo and adding details.
4. Search for lost pets via an interactive map with filters.
5. Communicate with other users via chat to facilitate pet reunions.

UI & UX Design Approach

• Emotional & Urgent → The design prioritizes clarity, speed, and accessibility, reducing friction in a stressful situation.
• Warm & Trustworthy → A friendly, pet-centric interface using soft corners, calming colors, and intuitive icons.
• Action-Oriented → Large CTAs, simplified flows, and instant access to crucial features.

App Navigation – Bottom Menu

The app features a bottom navigation bar for quick access to key functions:

1. Home → User’s activity & pet status updates.
2. Chat → Direct messaging with other pet owners.
3. Map → Visual representation of lost & found pets (tap pins to reveal details).
4. Add (+) → To report a lost pet or add a found pet.

User Flows Presented

1. Adding a Lost Pet (Step-by-Step Flow)

✅ Goal: Allow users to quickly report a lost pet, increasing the chances of finding it.

🔹 Step 1: Open “Add” Button

• User taps the “+” button in the bottom menu.
• Chooses “Report Lost Pet”.

🔹 Step 2: Fill Out Basic Details

• Select the lost pet from their registered animals.
• Upload a recent photo of the pet.
• Set the last known location (manual entry or map pin).

🔹 Step 3: Add Key Information

• Date & time pet was last seen.
• Pet’s name, breed, size, colors.
• Contact method for responses.

🔹 Step 4: Confirm & Publish

• User reviews all details.
• Submits the lost pet report.
• Pet appears on the map instantly with a special “Lost” marker.

2. Searching for a Pet on the Map (with Filters)

✅ Goal: Help users check if their lost pet has been reported by someone else.

Step 1: Tap the “Map” Button

• The user opens the map view.
• Sees all reported lost & found pets as interactive pins.

Step 2: Apply Filters

• User filters pets based on:
  ✅ Type (Dog, Cat, Other)
  ✅ Time frame (last 24h, last 3 days, last week)
  ✅ Location range (Nearby, City-wide, Custom radius)
  ✅ Appearance filters (Color, Size, Breed)

Step 3: View Pet Details

• User taps a map pin → A popup appears with pet info.
• If it’s their pet, they contact the person who found it via chat.

Outcome

This intuitive UX/UI design makes the Rescue App:
✔ Fast & simple → Reports take seconds, reducing stress.
✔ Visually clear → Map & filters streamline searches.
✔ Action-oriented → Immediate access to chat & contact features.

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