Dwarfia

Wroclaw’s dwarfs collection and guide

Individual Project

The goal of this multimedia-oriented mobile Android application project is to provide an engaging and informative experience for exploring the beauty and heritage of the city of Wroclaw - public dwarf sculptures.

The application allows users to discover the location, history, and cultural significance of each sculpture, using a combination of images, text, and reviews that depict people's satisfaction with a particular dwarf sculpture. The ultimate objective is to educate and entertain users, while also promoting the rich cultural heritage of Wroclaw.

The application focuses on providing the user with an organized and pleasant way of discovering the sights of the city of Wroclaw.

The application has a comprehensive database of all the sights of the Wrocław (dwarfs), that contains the description, images, and directions to the given sight.

Users are able to track the sights they have seen as well as share feedback on the sight with other users.

The application provides the user with the most popular sights, based on the user’s feedback. The main objective of this application is to create an authentic environment and user interface of the application that will meet all needs of the user.

Priorities

Simplicity

User Experience: A simple and intuitive interface helps users easily navigate and understand the app, leading to a more enjoyable and satisfying experience.
Ease of Use: Simple apps are usually easier to use, which can reduce frustration and increase user engagement.
Faster Performance: Simple apps are typically faster and more responsive, leading to better performance and a smoother user experience.
Increased Adoption: Simple apps are more accessible and easier to understand, which can increase adoption among a wider range of users.

Speed

User Satisfaction: Fast app performance contributes to a positive user experience and increased satisfaction. Users expect apps to load quickly and respond to their actions without delay.
Increased Engagement: A fast app can keep users engaged for longer, as they are able to quickly access the content they are interested in.
Better User Experience: A fast and responsive app provides a smoother user experience, reducing frustration and making it easier for users to navigate the app and access its features.
Improved Retention: A fast and reliable app can help improve user retention, as users are more likely to return to an app that provides a seamless experience.
Increased Adoption: Fast apps can attract more users and increase overall adoption, as users are more likely to recommend and continue using an app that performs well.

High-quality images

Improved User Experience: High-quality images provide a more visually appealing and engaging experience, which can keep users interested and improve the overall user experience.
Increased Engagement: High-quality images can help attract and retain users, as they are more likely to continue using an app that provides high-quality visual content.
Better Understanding: High-quality images can provide more detailed and accurate information, helping users to better understand and appreciate the subject matter.
Enhanced Emotional Connection: High-quality images can create an emotional connection with users, making the content more memorable and impactful.
Increased Credibility: High-quality images can enhance the credibility of the app, as users are more likely to trust an app that provides high-quality visual content.

Bright and bold color scheme

Improved User Experience: Bright and bold colors can make the content more visually appealing and engaging, which can improve the overall user experience.
Increased Attention: Bright and bold colors can help attract and retain user attention, as they are more likely to stand out and draw the user's eye to the content.
Better Differentiation: Bright and bold colors can be used to differentiate different sections or features of the app, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the app's functionality.
Enhanced Emotional Connection: Bright and bold colors can evoke emotions and create an emotional connection with users, making the content more memorable and impactful.
Improved Brand Recognition: Bright and bold colors can help build brand recognition and make the app more distinctive, helping it to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Intuitive UX/UI

Improved User Experience: An intuitive and easy-to-use interface helps users easily navigate and understand the app, leading to a more enjoyable and satisfying experience.
Increased Efficiency: Intuitive UX/UI can help users complete tasks faster and more efficiently, as they are able to quickly access the features and information they need.
Reduced Frustration: An intuitive UX/UI can reduce frustration and confusion, as users are less likely to encounter roadblocks or experience difficulty using the app.
Increased Adoption: An intuitive and user-friendly app is more accessible and appealing to a wider range of users, increasing adoption and improving the overall success of the app.
Better Retention: An intuitive and well-designed app can help improve user retention, as users are more likely to return to an app that provides a seamless experience.

Data Caching

Improved Performance: By storing frequently used data locally on the device, the app can access and retrieve this data more quickly, improving overall performance and response time.
Reduced Latency: Data caching can help reduce latency by eliminating the need for the app to retrieve data from a remote server each time it is needed, allowing for a more seamless and responsive experience.
Reduced Data Usage: Data caching can help reduce data usage by reducing the amount of data that needs to be transferred over the network, which can be especially important for users with limited data plans.

Technical Specification

Platform: Android

Programming Languages: Kotlin

Database: Firebase Realtime Database

Libraries: Glide (media management and image loading)

App Showcase

Login

This screen is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, providing an easy and secure way for users to access the app.The login screen features a simple and clean layout, with a bold and bright color scheme that adds visual interest and provides an engaging user experience. The background features a collage of artified dwarf images that showcases the beauty of Wroclaw's dwarf sculptures, adding a touch of local charm and personality to the app.The login fields are prominently displayed, with clear and concise labels that guide users through the process. The email and password fields are clearly separated.A “Sign In” button is prominently displayed, allowing users to quickly and easily log into their account with a single tap. The button uses bold and contrasting color, making it easy to locate and use.

Sign Up

The sign-up screen is designed to be easy, intuitive, and secure, providing a streamlined process for users to create an account and start exploring Wroclaw's dwarf sculptures.The sign-up screen features a simple and clean layout, with a bold and bright color scheme that adds visual interest and provides an engaging user experience. The background features a high-quality image that showcases the beauty of Wroclaw's dwarf sculptures, adding a touch of local charm and personality to the app.The sign-up fields are prominently displayed, with clear and concise labels that guide users through the process. Users can enter their email addresses and passwords. A "Sign Up" button is prominently displayed, allowing users to quickly and easily create an account with a single tap. The button uses bold and contrasting colors, making it easy to locate and use.

Explore Dwarfs

This screen is the central hub for users to discover and explore the many unique and interesting dwarf sculptures in Wroclaw. This screen showcases two distinct lists, allowing users to quickly and easily find the sculptures they are interested in exploring.The first list features the "Wroclaw's Stars," showcasing the dwarf sculptures that have received the highest ratings from other users. The sculptures are displayed with high-quality images and different ratings. Users can quickly sort through the list to find the sculptures that interest them most and can tap on any sculpture to view additional details.The second list features the "Dwarfs you need to see," showcasing sculptures that the user has not yet explored. This list is a great way for users to discover new and interesting sculptures and provides an easy and intuitive way to keep track of which sculptures they have already explored.This screen is also a gateway to all other screens in the app like search, collection, and expanded view of dwarfs.

Dwarf Details

The Dwarf Details screen provides detailed information about each sculpture, including a high-quality image, a description, and the ability to rate the sculpture.The main feature of the screen is a large, high-quality image of the selected dwarf sculpture, showcasing its unique features and character. A detailed description is provided beneath the image, giving users a better understanding of the sculpture's history, design, and significance.Users can rate the sculpture using a simple and intuitive rating system, with three main ratings - love, star, and like, depending on the user's impression and thought of the given sculpture.The screen also includes a navigation map, with a "Navigate" button that opens the device's maps app and provides turn-by-turn navigation to the location of the selected dwarf sculpture. This feature is particularly useful for users who are visiting Wroclaw for the first time and are looking to explore the city's many unique and interesting sights.

Expanded Dwarfs View

This Expanded Dwarfs View is a view of the List of Dwarfs that is a user-friendly way to view and explore the many unique and interesting dwarf sculptures found in Wroclaw. This view provides a clear and concise overview of each sculpture, allowing users to quickly and easily find the sculptures that interest them.The Simple Expanded View features a clean and modern layout, with a bold and bright color scheme that adds visual interest and provides an engaging user experience. The view displays a list of all the dwarf sculptures found in Wroclaw, with each sculpture represented by a high-quality image and user ratings.

Search Dwarfs

This Search Dwarfs is an intuitive and powerful tool for finding and exploring the many unique and interesting dwarf sculptures found in Wroclaw. This screen provides users with the ability to search for specific sculptures using keywords and displays a list of matching results.The Search Dwarfs screen features a clean and modern layout, with a bright and bold color scheme that adds visual interest and provides an engaging user experience. The screen is designed to be fast and efficient, providing instant results as users type in their search queries.Each sculpture in the search results is represented by a high-quality image, a brief description, and important information such as its rating and the number of people who have explored it.Tapping on any sculpture in the search results opens the Dwarf Details screen, providing users with a comprehensive guide to the selected sculpture, including a detailed description, a rating system, and the ability to navigate to the sculpture.

Dwarfs Collection

The Dwarfs Collection screen is a personalized and engaging way for users to keep track of their journey exploring the many unique and interesting dwarf sculptures found in Wroclaw. This screen provides users with a comprehensive overview of all the sculptures they have explored, allowing them to easily relive their experiences and share them with others.The Dwarfs Collection screen features a clean and modern layout, with a bright and bold color scheme that adds visual interest and provides an engaging user experience. The screen displays a collection of all the sculptures that the user has explored, with each sculpture represented by a high-quality image and the users' ratings.Additionally, the screen displays the total number of sculptures that the user has explored, as well as the number of sculptures that still remain to be explored. This information provides users with a sense of accomplishment and encourages them to continue their journey exploring the dwarf sculptures of Wroclaw.Users can tap on any of the sculptures in their collection to access the Dwarf Details screen, providing them with a comprehensive guide to the selected sculpture, including a detailed description, a rating system, and the ability to provide feedback.

Project's source code

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Get in touch at anton.x.alexander@icloud.com

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