Saving for a house can be challenging for many young people, particularly recent graduates with education debts. Hence, this app helps young people to save money and select their ideal home from the onset of their buying consideration.
Saving for a house can be challenging for many young people, particularly recent graduates with education debts. Hence, this app helps young people to save money and select their ideal home from the onset of their buying consideration.
Save For You
Save For You
Role
search/ Ideation/ App design/ Validation
Role
Role
Research/ Ideation/ App design/ Validation
Research/ Ideation/ App design/ Validation
Team
Team
Individual
Individual
Team
Cihong Song
Context
Context
Context
The differences between the 90s generation and older generations have become clearer. This generation tends to pursue higher education at a greater rate, often resulting in higher income. However, they tend to purchase a house later than the older generation did.
The differences between the 90s generation and older generations have become clearer. This generation tends to pursue higher education at a greater rate, often resulting in higher income. However, they tend to purchase a house later than the older generation did.
The differences between the 90s generation and older generations have become clearer. This generation tends to pursue higher education at a greater rate, often resulting in higher income. However, they tend to purchase a house later than the older generation did.
[Source: http://blog.firstam.com/economics/why-educated-millennials-still-hold-the-key-to-future-homeownership-demand]
[Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/may/15/the-great-divide-even-if-millennials-could-afford-a-home-there-arent-enough-to-buy]
Research Findings
Research Findings
Research Findings
Based on 5 user interviews and 21 survey responses, it was discovered that 70% of young adults strongly aspire to own a house in the future. To them, homeownership symbolises stability. Their work experience, obtained during their university years, is making it easier for them to find a job and secure a stable income.
However, the majority of young adults still find it difficult to save money for purchasing a house due to two main reasons:
Based on 5 user interviews and 21 survey responses, it was discovered that 70% of young adults strongly aspire to own a house in the future. To them, homeownership symbolises stability. Their work experience, obtained during their university years, is making it easier for them to find a job and secure a stable income.
However, the majority of young adults still find it difficult to save money for purchasing a house due to two main reasons:
Based on 5 user interviews and 21 survey responses, it was discovered that 70% of young adults strongly aspire to own a house in the future. To them, homeownership symbolises stability. Their work experience, obtained during their university years, is making it easier for them to find a job and secure a stable income.
However, the majority of young adults still find it difficult to save money for purchasing a house due to two main reasons:
lack a clear plan for when and where to purchase a house
Lack a clear plan for when and where to purchase a house
lack a clear plan for when and where to purchase a house
struggle to stick to their savings plans because they often overspend on day-to-day expenses
Often overspend on day-to-day expenses
struggle to stick to their savings plans because they often overspend on day-to-day expenses
Design Challenge
Design Challenge
Design Challenge
How can we help millennials plan and achieve their savings goals, so they can own a house sooner?
How can we help millennials plan and achieve their savings goals, so they can own a house sooner?
How can we help millennials plan and achieve their savings goals, so they can own a house sooner?
Paper Prototype
Paper Prototype
Paper Prototype
After brainstorming some initial ideas, I created quick sketches for prototype testing. During testing, I discovered that users found it engaging and fun to achieve their money-saving goals with my idea. However, some confusing components need to be redefined.
After brainstorming some initial ideas, I created quick sketches for prototype testing. During testing, I discovered that users found it engaging and fun to achieve their money-saving goals with my idea. However, some confusing components need to be redefined.
After brainstorming some initial ideas, I created quick sketches for prototype testing. During testing, I discovered that users found it engaging and fun to achieve their money-saving goals with my idea. However, some confusing components need to be redefined.
User Flow
User Flow
User Flow
How does Save For You work?
How does Save For You work?
How does Save For You work?
Design System
Design System
Design System
Solution App
Solution
App
Solution App
The app I've created stands out for its comprehensive support, guiding users from home buying contemplation to the final decision.
The app I've created stands out for its comprehensive support, guiding users from home buying contemplation to the final decision.
The app I've created stands out for its comprehensive support, guiding users from home buying contemplation to the final decision.
Homepage
Homepage
Homepage
A model house in a jar rises as money accumulates, symbolising its realisation and motivating users once it "pops out".
A model house in a jar rises as money accumulates, symbolising its realisation and motivating users once it "pops out".
A model house in a jar rises as money accumulates, symbolising its realisation and motivating users once it "pops out".
Tracking
Tracking
Tracking
Providing users with multiple methods, such as diagrams and progress bars, to track their progress makes everything more clear and effective.
Providing users with multiple methods, such as diagrams and progress bars, to track their progress makes everything more clear and effective.
Providing users with multiple methods, such as diagrams and progress bars, to track their progress makes everything more clear and effective.
Support During the Process
Support During the Process
Support During the Process
The app will guide users throughout their savings journey. For example, providing tailored tips if a savings plan is suspended.
The app will guide users throughout their savings journey. For example, providing tailored tips if a savings plan is suspended.
The app will guide users throughout their savings journey. For example, providing tailored tips if a savings plan is suspended.
Housing Recommendations
Housing Recommendations
Housing Recommendations
Towards the end of the savings journey, the app advises users to plan their purchases. Users receive multiple push notifications featuring 20 ideal homes from which they can choose.
Towards the end of the savings journey, the app advises users to plan their purchases. Users receive multiple push notifications featuring 20 ideal homes from which they can choose.
Towards the end of the savings journey, the app advises users to plan their purchases. Users receive multiple push notifications featuring 20 ideal homes from which they can choose.
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Quick sketches on paper can help save time
Previously, I prefer to make designs directly with software. This time, however, I tried to use a few rounds of paper prototypes first to test my ideas with different people. This approach helped me avoid potential mistakes and better understand my audience's preferences.
Meet directly with the user to gain real understanding
Many people prefer online interviews today, which can also fulfill designers' needs. However, I have found that face-to-face user interactions reveal more in-depth insights than just responses to my questions.
Quick sketches on paper can help save time
Previously, I prefer to make designs directly with software. This time, however, I tried to use a few rounds of paper prototypes first to test my ideas with different people. This approach helped me avoid potential mistakes and better understand my audience's preferences.
Meet directly with the user to gain real understanding
Many people prefer online interviews today, which can also fulfill designers' needs. However, I have found that face-to-face user interactions reveal more in-depth insights than just responses to my questions.
Quick sketches on paper can help save time
Previously, I prefer to make designs directly with software. This time, however, I tried to use a few rounds of paper prototypes first to test my ideas with different people. This approach helped me avoid potential mistakes and better understand my audience's preferences.
Meet directly with the user to gain real understanding
Many people prefer online interviews today, which can also fulfill designers' needs. However, I have found that face-to-face user interactions reveal more in-depth insights than just responses to my questions.