Artur’s Portfolio
ParkAlot
Redesigning a parking app to improve usability and fix user pain points throughout the entire process.
Introduction
The Goal
Simplify the parking experience by helping drivers quickly find, compare and choose nearby parking options while saving time and lowering costs in car-dependent
urban environments.
Target Users
Independent drivers aged 24 and above who frequently search for nearby parking options in large urban areas.
User Flow
The flow represents the app’s primary scenario, highlighting how it supports drivers who needs to find
nearby parking.
User Survey
Research Method: Qualitative free-structured interviews and face-to-face usability testing.
Sample Size: 8 participants.
Reasoning: The project is still in development and available only in test mode, so a fast and efficient research approach was needed to gather actionable feedback.
Before Screens
After Screens
The before screens reflect the dev team’s first attempt to translate their technical vision into a functional product and after screens was my attempt to fix user pain points and my notes.
"Its not possible to make the letters visible when creating a password for a new account, so I dont know if a basic mistake was made in the password."
"When creating a user, a notification appears at the bottom saying please confirm the email in the inbox. It does not sound professional at all."
The transition to the login screen after completing registration, is not immediately clear to some users and causes confusion. An automatic redirect or a clearer visual transition would improve clarity.
"I would write “Continue to the site” here instead of “Back to homepage."
"Why is there a download button if I’m already coming from the app directly?"
"Missing the option to long-press on the screen to place the search point where I want if I don’t know the exact street name and only know how it looks." (in the next screen)
"I would make the back button not exit the app completely but go back, its annoying."
Combine the tab menu button with the search bar at the top, change the button structure to a square with rounded corners for easier press, and remove the white background so the map does not have unnecessary occupied space and remains clean.
When entering the app, the user should approve location access, not only when tapping the button. In addition, create a state where the button changes appearance when the user moves away from their current location, in order to Inform the user.
✓ The problem-report button was already handled by adding clear built-in identifying icons and dividing it into visually
clear categories.
"Only clicking on the text itself opens the Search here window. Clicking on the icon should also do this."
"You need to click several times until you hit the text itself, at first I thought there was no continuation at all because it didn’t lead anywhere."
"Serach here" looks clunky and the press is a bit buggy, a smoother transition or clearer presentation is needed.
"How do I search my location here?"
"The graphics don’t look good here."
Add recent searches and favorites, along with improving the visual appearance.
Modern UI refinements to improve visual clarity and consistency.
"For minutes, I would make increments of 5–15 minutes. No one will write that they’re parking for 42 minutes, and no parking lot charges that way."
"Days? Is that even the target audience of the app?"
Also UI refinements to improve visual clarity.
"I feel stuck here, what now? How do I go back?"
"There’s an unnoticeable button at the top right that I missed. It would be better to have a visible button as well as the option to swipe back, like most smartphones today."
Need to add a list to guide the user when browsing through the parking options.
"In the Availability, I would add several levels, for example last spots, so people who are an hour away know it’s borderline. Suitable for popular and central parking lots."
"There is missing information about parking lots compared to what can be found in other apps."
"Okay, I clicked the heart and added it to favorites… what now? It’s not saved anywhere? I would also recommend adding a “Favorites” category in the hamburger menu, which would then open a map view showing only the favorites." (in the next screen)
"There’s nothing in the side menu?"
Still under development, but was mentioned as part of the feedback.
Implement the delete button in a better place.
Add business model.
Add ranking system component designed to motivate users to report missing or new data and improve the system.
"Why does tapping on navigation take you one step back? why not to keep me in the same screen?"
Landing page
In the prototype, I present a rebrand of the product, changing the name from "ParkAlot" to "PARKO" and using a new font to create a more modern, startup oriented look. The name PARKO was chosen for its familiarity within the parking space, helping the product feel more recognizable and credible.
Web prototype built on React + Vite
Feedback
After launching the app from beta testing to its first official version and achieving more then 1000 downlods, I returned to the original survey participants to gather additional feedback, as they were able to compare between the two versions.
User interface improvements
Does the updated interface feel clearer and easier to use?
Database improvements
Did you notice a wider and more useful range of parking information available to you?
Feature enhancements
Do the added or refined features better support your parking needs?
Parking discovery process improvements
Is finding and choosing a parking spot quicker and more intuitive in this version?
Agree
75%
Not sure
12.5%
Agree
62.5%
Strongly agree
12.5%
Agree
50%
Strongly agree
12.5%
Strongly agree
Agree
Not sure
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Key Insights
Based on user comments and conclusions drawn from the data gathered during research.
Greater Map Control
Users wanted the ability to move and explore the map while choosing a parking lot instead of it being fixed, showing that spatial freedom is important for confident decisions.
More Flexible Time & Price Search
Participants preferred broader date ranges and manual input over quick selectors, indicating the need for more granular filtering options.
Data Accuracy & Coverage Matter
Some inconsistencies in parking prices and missing lot information reduced trust, highlighting the importance of up-to-date and complete data.
Clear Overall Improvement Recognized
Most survey responses agreed that the redesign improved clarity, feature usefulness, and the speed of finding parking, confirming a positive usability trend.
ParkAlot
Redesigning a parking app to improve usability and fix user pain points throughout the entire process.
Introduction
The Goal
Simplify the parking experience by helping drivers quickly find, compare and choose nearby parking options while saving time and lowering costs in car-dependent urban environments.
The Problem
Independent drivers aged 24 and above who frequently search for nearby parking options in large urban areas.
User Flow
The flow represents the app’s primary scenario, highlighting how it supports drivers who needs to find nearby parking.
User Survey
Research Method: Qualitative free-structured interviews and face-to-face usability testing.
Sample Size: 8 participants.
Reasoning: The project is still in development and available only in test mode, so a fast and efficient research approach was needed to gather actionable feedback.
Before Screens
After Screens
The before screens reflect the dev team’s first attempt to translate their technical vision into a functional product and after screens was my attempt to fix user pain points and my notes.
"Its not possible to make the letters visible when creating a password for a new account, so its not possible to know if a basic mistake was made in the password."
"When creating a user, a notification appears at the bottom saying please confirm the email in the inbox. It does not sound professional at all."
The transition to the login screen after completing registration, is not immediately clear to some users and causes confusion. An automatic redirect or a clearer visual transition would improve clarity.
"I would write Continue to the site here instead of Back to homepage."
Why is there a download button if I’m already coming from the app directly?
"Missing the option to long-press on the screen to place the search point where I want if I don’t know the exact street name and only know how it looks." (in the next screen)
"I would make the back button not exit the app completely but go back, its annoying."
Combine the tab menu button with the search bar at the top, change the button structure to a square with rounded corners for easier press, and remove the white background so the map does not have unnecessary occupied space and remains clean.
When entering the app, the user should approve location access, not only when tapping the button. In addition, create a state where the button changes appearance when the user moves away from their current location, in order to Inform the user.
✓ The problem-report button was already handled by
adding clear built-in identifying icons and dividing it
into visually clear categories.
"Only clicking on the text itself opens the Search here window. Clicking on the icon should also do this."
"You need to click several times until you hit the text itself, at first I thought there was no continuation at all because it didn’t lead anywhere."
"Search here" looks clunky and the press is a bit buggy, a smoother transition or clearer presentation is needed.
"How do I search my location here?"
"The graphics don’t look good here."
Add recent searches and favorites, along with improving the visual appearance.
Modern UI refinements to improve visual clarity and consistency.
"For minutes, I would make increments of 5–15 minutes. No one will write that they’re parking for 42 minutes, and no parking lot charges that way."
"Days? Is that even the target audience of the app?"
Also UI refinements to improve visual clarity.
"I feel stuck here, what now? How do I go back?"
"There’s an unnoticeable button at the top right that I missed. It would be better to have a visible button as well as the option to swipe back, like most smartphones today."
Need to add a list to guide the user when browsing through the parking options.
"In the Availability, I would add several levels, for example last spots, so people who are an hour away know it’s borderline. Suitable for popular and central parking lots."
"There is missing information about parking lots compared to what can be found in other apps."
"Okay, I clicked the heart and added it to favorites… what now? It’s not saved anywhere? I would also recommend adding a "Favorites" category in the hamburger menu, which would then open a map view showing only the favorites." (in the next screen)
"There’s nothing in the side menu?"
Still under development, but was mentioned as part of the feedback.
Implement the delete button in a better place.
Add business model.
Add ranking system component designed to motivate users to report missing or new data and improve the system.
"Why does tapping on navigation take you one step back? why not to keep me in the same screen?"
Landing page
In the prototype, I present a rebrand of the product, changing the name from "ParkAlot" to "PARKO" and using a new font to create a more modern, startup oriented look. The name PARKO was chosen for its familiarity within the parking space, helping the product feel more recognizable and credible.
Feedback
After launching the app from beta testing to its first official version and achieving more then 1000 downlods, I returned to the original survey participants to gather additional feedback, as they were able to compare between the two versions.
Strongly agree
Agree
Not sure
Disagree
Strongly disagree
User interface improvements
Does the updated interface feel clearer and easier to use?
Agree
75%
Strongly agree
12.5%
Database improvements
Did you notice a wider and more useful range of parking information available to you?
Agree
62.5%
Strongly agree
12.5%
Feature enhancements
Do the added or refined features
better support your parking needs?
Agree
50%
Disagree
25%
Strongly agree
12.5%
Parking discovery process improvements
Is finding and choosing a parking spot quicker and more intuitive in this version?
Agree
37.5%
Not sure
12.5%
Disgree
12.5%
Strongly agree
37.5%
Key Insights
Based on user comments and conclusions drawn from the data gathered during research.
Greater Map Control
Users wanted the ability to move and explore the map while choosing a parking lot instead of it being fixed, showing that spatial freedom is important for confident decisions.
More Flexible Time & Price Search
Participants preferred broader date ranges and manual input over quick selectors, indicating the need for more granular filtering options.
Data Accuracy & Coverage Matter
Some inconsistencies in parking prices and missing lot information reduced trust, highlighting the importance of up-to-date and complete data.
Clear Overall Improvement Recognized
Most survey responses agreed that the redesign improved clarity, feature usefulness, and the speed of finding parking, confirming a positive usability trend.
Artur’s Portfolio
ParkAlot
Redesigning a parking app to improve usability and fix user pain points throughout the entire process.
Introduction
The Goal
Simplify the parking experience by helping drivers quickly find, compare and choose nearby parking options while saving time and lowering costs in car-dependent urban environments.
The Problem
Independent drivers aged 24 and above who frequently search for nearby parking options in large urban areas.
User Flow
The flow represents the app’s primary scenario, highlighting how it supports drivers who needs to find nearby parking.
User Survey
Research Method: Qualitative free-structured interviews and face-to-face usability testing.
Sample Size: 8 participants.
Reasoning: The project is still in development and available only in test mode, so a fast and efficient research approach was needed to gather actionable feedback.
Before Screens
After Screens
The before screens reflect the dev team’s first attempt to translate their technical vision into a functional product and after screens was my attempt to fix user pain points and my notes.
"Its not possible to make the letters visible when creating a password for a new account, so its not possible to know if a basic mistake was made in the password."
"When creating a user, a notification appears at the bottom saying please confirm the email in the inbox. It does not sound professional at all."
The transition to the login screen after completing registration, is not immediately clear to some users and causes confusion. An automatic redirect or a clearer visual transition would improve clarity.
"I would write Continue to the site" here instead of Back to homepage."
"Why is there a download button if I’m already coming from the app directly?"
"Missing the option to long-press on the screen to place the search point where I want if I don’t know the exact street name and only know how it looks." (in the next screen)
"I would make the back button not exit the app completely but go back, its annoying."
Combine the tab menu button with the search bar at the top, change the button structure to a square with rounded corners for easier press, and remove the white background so the map does not have unnecessary occupied space and remains clean.
When entering the app, the user should approve location access, not only when tapping the button. In addition, create a state where the button changes appearance when the user moves away from their current location, in order to Inform the user.
✓ The problem-report button was already handled by adding clear built-in identifying icons and
dividing it into visually clear categories.
"Search here" looks clunky and the press is a bit buggy, a smoother transition or clearer presentation is needed.
"Only clicking on the text itself opens the Search here window. Clicking on the icon should also do this."
"You need to click several times until you hit the text itself, at first I thought there was no continuation at all because it didn’t lead anywhere."
"How do I search my location here?"
"The graphics don’t look good here."
Add recent searches and favorites, along with improving the visual appearance.
Modern UI refinements to improve visual clarity and consistency.
"For minutes, I would make increments of 5–15 minutes. No one will write that they’re parking for 42 minutes, and no parking lot charges that way."
"Days? Is that even the target audience of the app?"
Also UI refinements to improve visual clarity.
"I feel stuck here, what now? How do I go back?"
"There’s an unnoticeable button at the top right that I missed. It would be better to have a visible button as well as the option to swipe back, like most smartphones today."
Need to add a list to guide the user when browsing through the parking options.
"In the Availability, I would add several levels, for example last spots, so people who are an hour away know it’s borderline. Suitable for popular and central parking lots."
"There is missing information about parking lots compared to what can be found in other apps."
"Okay, I clicked the heart and added it to favorites… what now? It’s not saved anywhere? I would also recommend adding a "Favorites" category in the hamburger menu, which would then open a map view showing only the favorites." (in the next screen)
"There’s nothing in the side menu?"
Still under development, but was mentioned as part of the feedback.
Implement the delete button in a better place.
Add business model.
Add ranking system component designed to motivate users to report missing or new data and improve the system.
"Why does tapping on navigation take you one step back? why not to keep me in the same screen?"
Landing page
In the prototype, I present a rebrand of the product, changing the name from “ParkAlot” to "PARKO" and using a new font to create a more modern, startup oriented look. The name was chosen for its familiarity within the parking space, helping the product feel more recognizable and credible.
AI generated original
Redesign A
Redesign B
Web prototype built on React + Vite
Feedback
After launching the app from beta testing to its first official version and achieving more then 1000 downlods, I returned to the original survey participants to gather additional feedback, as they were able to compare between the two versions.
User interface improvements
Does the updated interface feel clearer and easier to use?
Database improvements
Did you notice a wider and more useful range of parking information available to you?
Not sure
12.5%
Agree
75%
Agree
62.5%
Strongly agree
12.5%
Feature enhancements
Do the added or refined features
better support your parking needs?
Parking discovery process improvements
Is finding and choosing a parking spot quicker and more intuitive in this version?
Agree
50%
Disagree
25%
Strongly agree
12.5%
Agree
37.5%
Not sure
12.5%
Disagree
12.5%
Strongly agree
37.5%
Strongly agree
Agree
Not sure
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Key Insights
Based on user comments and conclusions drawn from the data gathered during research.
Greater Map Control
Users wanted the ability to move and explore the map while choosing a parking lot instead of it being fixed, showing that spatial freedom is important for confident decisions.
More Flexible Time & Price Search
Participants preferred broader date ranges and manual input over quick selectors, indicating the need for more granular filtering options.
Data Accuracy & Coverage Matter
Some inconsistencies in parking prices and missing lot information reduced trust, highlighting the importance of up-to-date and complete data.
Clear Overall Improvement Recognized
Most survey responses agreed that the redesign improved clarity, feature usefulness, and the speed of finding parking, confirming a positive usability trend.