Otter Be Aware App
Project Description
We perceive that lack of easy access to resources and communication channels to express concerns is a serious issue causing stress for first-time students at CSUMB. Our solution Otter Be Aware exists to provide students new to CSUMB with a centralized information app to access crucial resources for their safety and wellbeing. It delivers an increased sense of belonging, a decrease in stress, and an increased feeling of safety to new students by offering navigation tools, academic and health resources, and safety features.
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Designers' Statements & Bio
Anna Stubler
Anna is a passionate and curious UX researcher with a foundation in UX/UI design and a background in software development. She graduated from CSU Monterey Bay in Spring 2022 with a B.S. in Communication Design and a minor in Computer Science. Anna loves to solve challenging problems using user-centered design and research principles.
Aimee Castellon
Aimee is a UI and Brand Designer with a foundation in visual design. She is a first-generation Hispanic student graduating from CSUMB in the spring of 2022 with a B.S in Communication Design. She has a passion for design and creative culture. She aims to maximize usability and user experience.