About
Guide is a prayer app designed to help Christians pray more effectively and connect with other Christians around the world. The app provides a range of features including daily prayer prompts, customized prayer plans, and social features that allow users to share their prayers and connect with other Christians in prayer.
My Role
Research, Prototyping, Design System, Interaction Design
Company
Well-Trusted Technologies
Platform
Android & iOS
Year
2021
Duration
5 Weeks
Tools
Figma, Principle
Problem
Many Christians struggle to establish and maintain a consistent prayer life. They may feel overwhelmed by the demands of daily life, or uncertain about how to approach prayer in a meaningful way. Additionally, many Christians feel disconnected from their fellow believers, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited opportunities for in-person worship and fellowship.
Solution
Guide aims to address these problems by providing an easy-to-use prayer app that is accessible to Christians of all backgrounds and denominations. The app features a clean, simple interface that allows users to quickly access daily prayer prompts, customized prayer plans, and social features that facilitate connection with other Christians around the world.
Process
The design process for Guide began with extensive research into the needs and preferences of Christian users. This research included surveys, focus groups, and user testing to gather feedback on the usability and functionality of the app.
Based on this research, the team developed a range of features that were designed to address the primary pain points of Christian users. These features included: See Key Features.
Research / 1 wk
Stakeholder Mapping
Probes
Surveys
Popular Media Scan
Observation
Ideation / 1 wk
Storyboarding
Paper Prototyping
User Flows
Information Architecture
Prototyping / 3 wks
Collaborative Brainstorming
Low-Fidelity sketching
High-Fidelity + Motion
Style Guides
Research
The first step in the design process was to conduct research to understand the needs of the target audience. We conducted user interviews and surveys to gather data on the following:
- How often do Christians pray?
- What are the common challenges they face when praying?
- What motivates them to pray?
- How do they connect with other Christians?
- What features would they like to see in a prayer app?
Based on the research, we identified the following user needs:
- A simple and intuitive app that is easy to us
- A way to track their prayer progress
- A way to connect with other Christians
- Daily prayer reminders
- A way to share prayer requests with others
Key Features
Guide allows users to create customized prayer plans that are tailored to their specific needs and interests. Users can select from a range of pre-existing templates or create their own plans from scratch.
Social features
Guide includes social features that allow users to share their prayers with other Christians around the world. Users can connect with other believers, share prayer requests, join prayer, and receive support and encouragement.
Iteration & Final Designs
Once I had a clear understanding of the user needs, I started the design process. I created wireframes and prototypes to test the app’s usability and functionality.
The design of Guide is clean, modern, and intuitive. The app features a simple, easy-to-use interface that is designed to be accessible to users of all ages and backgrounds. The app’s color scheme and typography are chosen to create a calm, contemplative mood that encourages users to focus on their prayers.
The app’s home screen features a prominent “Pray Now” button that allows users to immediately access daily prayer prompts. Users can also navigate to their customized prayer plans, social features, and other parts of the app from the home screen.
The social features of Guide are designed to foster a sense of community among users. Users can create a profile, connect with other Christians, and share their prayers and prayer requests. The app also includes a “Prayer Wall” feature that allows users to post public prayer requests and receive support from other members of the Guide community.
- A simple and intuitive interface
- A prayer tracker that allows users to track their prayer progress
- A community section that allows users to connect with other Christians
- Daily prayer reminders
- A prayer request section that allows users to share prayer requests with others
Results
Guide has been well-received by Christian users around the world. The app has been downloaded more than 100,000 times and has received positive reviews on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Users report that the app has helped them establish a consistent prayer routine and has deepened their connection with other Christians around the world. They appreciate the app’s simple, intuitive design and the range of features that allow them to customize their prayer experience.
Conclusion
Guide is a prayer app that has been designed to meet the needs of Christian users around the world. The app provides a range of features that help users establish and maintain a consistent prayer routine, connect with other Christians, and deepen their faith. By focusing on the needs and preferences of its users, Guide has become a valuable resource for Christians who are looking to grow in their