Botanical Guide
Flora: Designing a Seamless Botanical Guide
ROLE
UX Designer
EXPERTISE
UX/UI Design
YEAR
2025
Aimed to enhance plant exploration and education by introducing an intuitive and beautifully crafted botanical guide that helps users identify, learn, and care for plants effortlessly.
Timeline
From initial research to final design handoff in 8 weeks while managing multiple deliverables.
Background
Flora is a mobile botanical guide designed to bridge the gap between nature enthusiasts and accessible plant knowledge. The app leverages image recognition and a curated plant database to help users identify plant species, understand their care requirements, and explore botanical facts. Whether for gardening, nature walks, or educational use, Flora simplifies the discovery and nurturing of plant life through elegant design and smart interactions.
This category details the step-by-step approach taken during the project, including research, planning, design, development, testing, and optimization phases.
Research & Planning
Conducted user interviews and competitor analysis to understand how people currently identify and learn about plants. Defined user personas and outlined essential features based on real-world user needs and botanical education trends.
Design & Prototyping
Collaborated on wireframes and UI mockups focused on simplicity and visual clarity. Created interactive prototypes to test plant search, identification flow, and care tips. Iteratively improved designs based on usability testing and visual feedback.
Implementation
Built the app using agile methodologies, focusing on a scalable structure for plant data and image recognition. Integrated a plant identification model and curated botanical content to deliver accurate insights and smooth browsing.
Testing & Optimization
Ran usability tests on various screen sizes and interaction types. Collected user feedback on clarity, speed, and navigation. Optimized plant image scanning, UI responsiveness, and educational content delivery for an enhanced user experience.
The resulting botanical guide app delivers a rich and intuitive experience, allowing users to explore plant species, manage their green spaces, and connect with a like-minded community, all within a unified interface.
Land Dashboard
Interactive home screen offering a personalized overview of user-added lands with mapped plants, care reminders, and seasonal tips.
Plant Explorer
Dedicated plant screen featuring search, identification, and detailed care instructions powered by a curated botanical database.
Community Hub
A dynamic feed and chat space enabling users to share plant stories, ask for help, and engage in discussions with other plant enthusiasts.
Here, the outcomes and achievements of the project are highlighted, including user feedback, adoption rates, and community engagement.
Improved Botanical Awareness
Users reported enhanced understanding of plant care and identification, with increased awareness of local and rare flora.
Engaged Community
The community screen fostered a strong network of plant lovers, encouraging knowledge sharing, daily interactions, and problem-solving discussions.
High User Adoption
The app experienced steady growth in installations and daily active users, especially among gardening enthusiasts and students studying botany.