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Smile Nest

Smile Nest is a cutting-edge real estate app designed to simplify your property search and make finding your next home a breeze. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly neighborhood, a modern condo, or an investment property, Smile Nest offers a seamless experience with accurate, up-to-date listings.

Industry

Industry

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Project Duration

Project Duration

12 week

12 week

12 week

My Role

My Role

Lead UI UX Designer

Lead UI UX Designer

Lead UI UX Designer

Services

Services

UI.UX Design

UI.UX Design

UI.UX Design

Tools Used

Tools Used

Overview

The Smile Nest Real Estate App is a platform designed to streamline the property search process. It combines real-time listings, advanced search filters, virtual tours, and a scheduling system to simplify the home-buying journey. Smile Nest caters to families, professionals, and investors.

Objective

Smile Nest aims to provide users with a comprehensive tool that makes the home-buying process efficient. The app offers accurate, up-to-date property information, easy scheduling of viewings, and direct communication with agents, enhancing the overall user experience.

Challenge

Maintaining accurate and current property listings in a competitive market is a primary challenge. Addressing issues related to hidden fees, outdated listings, and slow agent communication requires continuous improvement of the app’s features and functionality.

Conclusion

Smile Nest simplifies property search and acquisition by focusing on accurate listings, intuitive features, and user communication. Continuous improvement will ensure the app meets user needs and maintains its position as a leading real estate platform.

50%

Increase in User Engagement

Increase in User Engagement

25%

Application Process

Application Process

35%

Decrease in Search Time

Decrease in Search Time

Process

Process

01

Research & Discovery

I start by thoroughly understanding the project’s goals and user base. This involves conducting user interviews, competitive analysis, and gathering insights through data-driven research. The aim is to identify key pain points and opportunities for innovation.

02

Ideation & Wireframing

Once I’ve gathered insights, I translate them into low-fidelity wireframes. These sketches allow me to explore different design directions and quickly test ideas without getting caught up in visual details. Collaboration with stakeholders is crucial at this stage to ensure alignment.

03

Prototyping

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

04

Testing & Iteration

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

05

Development Collaboration

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

01

Research & Discovery

I start by thoroughly understanding the project’s goals and user base. This involves conducting user interviews, competitive analysis, and gathering insights through data-driven research. The aim is to identify key pain points and opportunities for innovation.

02

Ideation & Wireframing

Once I’ve gathered insights, I translate them into low-fidelity wireframes. These sketches allow me to explore different design directions and quickly test ideas without getting caught up in visual details. Collaboration with stakeholders is crucial at this stage to ensure alignment.

03

Prototyping

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

04

Testing & Iteration

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

05

Development Collaboration

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

01

Research & Discovery

I start by thoroughly understanding the project’s goals and user base. This involves conducting user interviews, competitive analysis, and gathering insights through data-driven research. The aim is to identify key pain points and opportunities for innovation.

02

Ideation & Wireframing

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

03

Prototyping

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

04

Testing & Iteration

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

05

Development Collaboration

We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights

User Personas

User Personas

User Personas

Defined key investor personas, from beginners seeking guidance to seasoned traders, to tailor the app’s experience to diverse needs.

Design Timeline

Design Timeline

Design Timeline

A 06-week design process focused on iterative prototyping, testing, and refining the UI/UX based on user feedback.

A 06-week design process focused on iterative prototyping, testing,

User Research

User Research

User Research

Conducted interviews and surveys to understand user pain points, preferences, and behaviors in stock trading platforms.

"I observed that over 80% of home buyers prefer using a mobile app for property searches."

Empathy Map

Empathy Map

Empathy Map

Mapped users' thoughts, feelings, and challenges to create a user-centered design that addresses their frustrations and goals.

User Journey Map

User Journey Map

User Journey Map

Journey Map outlines the steps a user takes when interacting with a product, highlighting tasks, emotions, thoughts, and improvement opportunities

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

Structured the app's navigation for intuitive access to trading tools, market data, and portfolio tracking with minimal effort.

High Fidelity Designs

High Fidelity Designs

High Fidelity Designs

Delivered pixel-perfect, fully interactive designs that reflected the polished and professional aesthetic of the app's final version.

Trusted by Professionals

Trusted by Professionals

While most of my client reviews are NDA-protected (because, you know, top-secret agency white label stuff), I managed to sneak in a few favorites from my previous partners.

While most of my client reviews are NDA-protected (because, you know, top-secret agency white label stuff), I managed to sneak in a few favorites from my previous partners.

Working with Athos 2.0 has been a game-changer for our app's user experience.
Their innovative UI designs and seamless Framer development have elevated our product to new heights. Kudos to Athos for their expertise and dedication.
Sienna Hewitt
CEO, Tech Innovations
Working with Athos 2.0 has been a game-changer for our app's user experience.
Their innovative UI designs and seamless Framer development have elevated our product to new heights. Kudos to Athos for their expertise and dedication.
Joakim Korsgaard
CEO, Tech Innovations
As a fellow UI/UX designer, I'm truly impressed by Athos 2.0's ability to create visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces.
Their Framer development skills bring designs to life effortlessly. A true professional in the field!
Maria Septimus
Lead Designer, Dynamics Agency
We collaborated with Athos 2.0 on a critical project, and their UI/UX designs not only met but exceeded our expectations.
It's a pleasure to work with professionals who understand the art and science of user experience.
Giana Kenter
Founder, Mobile Dynamics Startup
Working with Athos 2.0 has been a game-changer for our app's user experience.
Their innovative UI designs and seamless Framer development have elevated our product to new heights. Kudos to Athos for their expertise and dedication.
Sienna Hewitt
CEO, Tech Innovations

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Schedule a call with Haidar Ali.

Let's Collaborate

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