Safe Route Navigation

Project Overview

Problem: Women face safety concerns when navigating unfamiliar routes, especially at night. Current navigation apps prioritize speed over safety.

Solution: An enhanced Google Maps interface that prioritizes safety through real-time safety scoring, community reporting, guardian mode, and emergency features.

Duration

6 Months

Role

UX/UI Designer

Tools

Figma, Prototyping

Impact

Safety Enhancement

UI Design Screens

Below are the 10 key screens showcasing the complete user journey and interface design.

01. Home Screen

Map overview with safety indicators and quick access to route options

02. Route Options

Three route types: Fastest, Safest, and Fuel Efficient with safety scores

03. Safety Score Details

Detailed breakdown of safety factors for a selected area

04. Guardian Mode Setup

Select trusted contacts for real-time location sharing

05. Active Tracking

Real-time journey tracking with live alerts to guardians

06. Verified Safe Spots

Map showing police stations, hospitals, metro stations, and well-lit zones

07. Community Reporting

Report unsafe areas or incidents to help other users

08. Safe Bubbles

Define personal safe zones (home, office, friend's place)

09. Emergency Activation

One-tap SOS with location sharing and emergency contact alerts

10. Settings & Preferences

Customize safety alerts, notification preferences, and trusted contacts

Key Features

🛣️

Safe Route Toggle

Choose between fastest, safest, or fuel-efficient routes

⭐

Safety Scoring

Real-time 1-5 safety rating based on lighting, crowd presence, and incidents

👥

Guardian Mode

Share your live location with trusted contacts for added security

🆘

SOS Button

One-tap emergency activation with automatic contact alerts

📍

Safe Zones

Define and get alerts when leaving personal safe areas

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Safe Spots

Locate nearby police stations, hospitals, and well-lit public zones

Design Process

Research

Conducted user interviews with women to understand safety concerns and behaviors while traveling

Ideation

Brainstormed 30+ feature ideas and prioritized based on user needs and feasibility

Wireframing

Created detailed wireframes for all 10 main screens and user flows

Design

Developed high-fidelity prototypes with cohesive visual design and micro-interactions

Testing

Conducted user testing sessions and iterated based on feedback