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Det kanalle!
kanalLe
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ROLES:
Product design
(UI / UX)
TOOLS USED:
FIGMA / MIRO
A website for planning trips to the Telemark Canal, customized to individual needs, offering options for amenities like hotels and restaurants. It aims to provide peace of mind, especially for seniors, by giving ample information before their journey.
As a part of the AccessTour project, which promotes sustainable and accessible tourism, kanAlle was developed. As the name "kanAlle" suggests, we believe in making travel accessible for everyone!
about
There are many potential tourists who cannot travel, either because they are hesitant due to a lack of information about accommodations and accessibility, or because they do not believe there are adequate options available for them.
Challenge
Enable individuals with disabilities to plan and book vacations using only online information, without contacting multiple providers or relying on a travel agency. Giving them the freedom to plan a travel just as easy as those without accessibility needs.
Goal
WHaT Was CrEaTED
Introducing kanAlle! Developed by aligning with user needs, established guidelines, and the project’s objectives, this website guides users through planning their future trips.
It allows them to select various amenities tailored to their accessibility needs, offering both a step-by-step planning process and an exploratory option with a map displaying all available amenities
STEP BY STEP
STEP BY STEP
User are guided through the entire process from start to finish, selecting their desired amenities and adding them to their itinerary, which is presented on the final page.
“This app made planning my trip effortless and enjoyable. I found it useful finding everything I need in one place”
It also provides additional details and a 360°view of the different amenities, offering clarity about accessibility to meet the users' diverse requirements.
explore in map
explore in map
For those who wish to wander on their own!
to service providers
to service providers
A website for service providers was also designed. We believe it is the providers’ responsibility to ensure their amenities are accessible or to inform to inform their customers if they are not. We created a Accessibility assessment, while also encouraging providers to take the course at European Training Certificate Accessible for All in the Tourism Sector (ETCAATS).
reflections and takeaways
This was my first project designing a website of such scope. It was a valuable learning experience, requiring careful consideration of various stakeholders.
Working closely with universal design throughout every step made me aware of the importance of being specific when applying UD practices, while also not catering to specific individuals and ensuring inclusivity.