A New Navigation system
Wayfinder is a navigation system designed to rebuild the spatial abilities that are reduced by reliance on turn-by-turn directions. Instead of telling users exactly where to go, it uses bearings, landmarks, and environmental cues to help users build a mental map of their city.
Designed and Developed in Code
I developed the core user flows and interaction model, focusing on a central design question:
What is the right amount of information to help someone navigate without doing the thinking for them?
I translated that system into a fully functioning iOS app in Xcode, integrating real navigation, landmark capture, progressive guidance removal, and route recall. We then tested the working product with 10 users navigating real routes in the city, using their behavior and feedback to refine the experience.
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