MindCloset
A smart wardrobe management app that helps users organize their closet.
Introduction
MindCloset is a device panel application that solves a human need for “What to wear?” challenge by organizing a personal closet and illustrating each item in the inventory. The device categories clothes into varies options such as laundry bin items, outfits for upcoming events, best matched clothes, outfits for each type of weather, favorite outfits, and try on ability that allows to try on any outfit from the synced favorite store or friend.
Challenge
Create an engaging, personalized wardrobe and outfit planning app that helps users organize and select outfits with easy from anywhere.
MindCloset
Solution
To enhance the wardrobe selection experience, I designed MindCloset, a user-friendly application that helps users organize their closet, get personalized outfit suggestions, and plan for upcoming events. Using an intuitive interface, MindCloset allows users to effortlessly browse their wardrobe, receive weather-based and event-specific outfit recommendations, and easily share and try on outfits, all from the convenience of their device.
Process
The development of MindCloset followed a user-centered approach, ensuring that the app effectively met user needs through an iterative design process. I conducted user research to identify key challenges in wardrobe management and outfit selection, designed intuitive workflows to refine the user experience.
Design Sketches
The design sketches for MindCloset were created as an essential part of the initial ideation phase, helping visualize the core features and user interface elements. Sketches provided a rough framework for how the app would function, highlighting the flow between screens and how users would interact with different features. By sketching out various design concepts, I was able to refine the user experience early on, ensuring that MindCloset would be both intuitive and aesthetically pleasing.
Persona
A user persona was created to represent the target audience, serving as a key reference throughout the design process to ensure that user needs, challenges, and goals were prioritized in every decision.
Sarah
Age: 25
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
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Goals
Stay up-to-date with fashion trends, easily share outfit ideas, and get inspiration from others.
Challenge​
Needs help organizing a large wardrobe and finding new ways to style pieces.
Wireframes
Wireframes were created to map out the layout of each screen, showing how the features would be organized and the interactions users would have with the app.
Home Screen
The home screen displays quick access to all the core features like weather-based outfits, upcoming events, and My Closet.
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Outfit Selection
This screen shows a visual representation of the user’s wardrobe, categorized by items such as laundry, favorites, and upcoming event outfits.
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Weather and Outfit sync
A feature that integrates the weather forecast and calendar events, offering personalized outfit suggestions for the day.
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Alternative Design Screens
Alternative wireframes were created to explore different design options for MindCloset, providing multiple approaches to key features and user flows. These alternative designs allowed the team to compare various layouts, navigation structures, and visual styles to determine which would best support the app's functionality and user experience.
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Feedback and Improvement
As part of the development process, feedback from users, peers, and team members played a crucial role in refining MindCloset to better meet user needs. The initial design received valuable insights that led to several key improvements:
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Privacy and Sharing Features: One major concern raised was about sharing a closet with friends. Users expressed hesitations about giving full access to their wardrobe. In response, we added permission controls, allowing users to selectively share certain items or keep their closet private. This added a layer of customization, ensuring users felt comfortable with what they were sharing.
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Weather Integration: Some users felt that the weather-based outfit suggestions could be more accurate. As a result, we integrated real-time weather forecasting, allowing the app to provide daily outfit recommendations based on both the current weather and the forecast for the week ahead. This made the feature more responsive and aligned with the user’s immediate needs.
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Feature Simplification: The "clean clothes" feature was deemed unnecessary by some users, who felt it added complexity without value. This feature was removed and replaced with a more useful "laundry bin" option to better reflect the user’s real-time wardrobe status. This adjustment simplified the user experience and focused on more practical features.
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Try-On Feature Enhancement: Some users requested a more accurate and interactive virtual try-on feature. We’ve taken this feedback to explore the possibility of integrating augmented reality (AR) technology to allow users to virtually "try on" clothing, improving the accuracy and engagement of outfit suggestions.
Result
I designed MindCloset as an interactive platform that enhances the wardrobe selection process by allowing users to effortlessly organize their closet, receive personalized outfit recommendations, and plan for upcoming events. MindCloset offers tailored suggestions based on the user's style, weather, and calendar, helping them choose outfits efficiently.
