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HCI Final Project : WeatherVent

WeatherVent - Creator Weather Intelligence

Just wrapped up my HMI project at TH Aschaffenburg and I'm thrilled with the results!

Meet WeatherVent - the weather app I designed specifically for content creators who can't afford weather surprises.

The Challenge

Every creator has been there - you've traveled 200 miles for the perfect golden hour shot, your client is paying €2,000, and suddenly the weather changes. Traditional weather apps just don't understand creator workflows.

My Solution: A Complete Ecosystem

📱 Digital app with creator-specific features:

  • Event bookmarking
  • Destination weather
  • Outfit suggestions

Physical sunset compass watch/compact buddy for directional guidance during shoots

  • No complicated stuff, it tells you directly: "FACE HERE" for the picture perfect Instagram photos!

🌍 Multi-language support with German localization

🎨 Light/dark modes optimized for different shooting conditions

What I Learned

It's amazing how applying design principles like Gestalt theory and UX laws like Jon Yablonski's Laws can completely transform a generic tool into something truly special! 🎯

Every single design decision came from really getting to know my persona "Emma" (yes, I get my inspiration from Emma Chamberlain ❤️) - a travel influencer who doesn't just need tomorrow's forecast, but actual weather intelligence that fits her creative workflow.

The difference between designing for users vs. designing with them in mind is everything! ✨

Results

Alhamdulillah, the feedback was incredible! Professor Nicolai Ries and my classmates loved how I created an entirely new category: Creator Weather Intelligence.

Acknowledgments

Shoutout to my fellow HMI classmates for the amazing semester and to everyone who provided feedback along the way! I appreciate your insights and ideas for improvements so much!

Key Takeaway

For my fellow designers: Sometimes the best solutions come from deeply understanding a specific user group rather than trying to serve everyone.


What's your experience with designing for niche audiences? I'd love to hear your thoughts! 💭


P.S. - If you're a content creator tired of weather ruining your shoots, WeatherVent might just be the solution you've been waiting for! 🌤️

Credits

  • Presentation slides created in Canva
  • Icons from the wonderful creators in Figma
  • Device mockups from Figma community
  • All app design & concept: original work



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