"Election Eye" - Ensuring Secure Voting
This case study delves into the collaborative project known as "Election Eye," a groundbreaking initiative conducted in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Police Department and the Government of India. The primary objective of this project was to enhance the safety and security of elections conducted across the state of Tamil Nadu. It aimed to create a user-friendly portal that provided citizens with information on the safest locations and times for voting, while also developing a dedicated application for the police to monitor polling station activities. This case study outlines the strategic steps taken to design and implement this multifaceted solution.
This case study delves into the collaborative project known as "Election Eye," a groundbreaking initiative conducted in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Police Department and the Government of India. The primary objective of this project was to enhance the safety and security of elections conducted across the state of Tamil Nadu. It aimed to create a user-friendly portal that provided citizens with information on the safest locations and times for voting, while also developing a dedicated application for the police to monitor polling station activities. This case study outlines the strategic steps taken to design and implement this multifaceted solution.
Learning from Police and the Community
First things first, we went out into the field and talked to the real heroes – our police officers – and the people in Tamil Nadu. We wanted to know what kind of devices they were using because that would shape our project. What we learned was that simplicity was key. You see, Tamil Nadu is a linguistically diverse place, and not everyone's tech-savvy. Visuals, on the other hand, were universally understood.
Selecting the Right Tools
So, we decided to go with Flutter, this cool development framework. It allowed us to create not only apps for older devices that didn't have a lot of processing power but also web-based experiences. This was crucial because we wanted to reach as many people as possible.
User Types
General Voters
These are the everyday citizens who just want to cast their vote. We wanted to make it incredibly easy for them to find their polling station and understand when it's safe to go there. They might not be tech wizards, so simplicity was key in our design. We made sure they could quickly select their district and get all the info they needed in a straightforward manner.
Police Officers on Duty
The heroes in uniform! These officers needed a tool to help them navigate the city during elections, ensuring everything was safe and secure. We equipped them with features like tracking police vehicles, so they could coordinate better and keep an eye on polling stations.
Police Incharges
These officers had a bit more responsibility. They needed to oversee the entire operation, making sure everything ran smoothly. Our app gave them additional features and insights to manage resources effectively.
Planning the User Journeys
Everyone
Simple, just like any other app. But we had different features for police officers on duty and those in charge.
Simple, just like any other app. But we had different features for police officers on duty and those in charge.
Police
This was about how the police would move around the city to ensure everyone's safety during elections. We even included features to track police vehicles for better coordination.
Voters
This was the big one, where we wanted to make it a breeze for regular folks to find where and when to vote. We had to cater to both tech-savvy and not-so-tech-savvy users. We gave them the option to select their district from a list or view it on a map, and then we'd zoom in and show all the polling stations. Clicking on one of them would give them all the info they needed. Simple, right?
Design
Design System
Now, let's talk about design. We knew our users would include police officers who might not be tech experts, so we had to keep things super simple. Our color and font choices were made with multilingual support in mind. The colors were clean and straightforward, making it easy to understand actions and data.
Now, let's talk about design. We knew our users would include police officers who might not be tech experts, so we had to keep things super simple. Our color and font choices were made with multilingual support in mind. The colors were clean and straightforward, making it easy to understand actions and data.
Design Screens
Now, about the design screens – we had three districts to cover. Each got its own color theme. We kept the themes consistent across backgrounds and containers, making sure that even plain black text was super easy to read.
Now, about the design screens – we had three districts to cover. Each got its own color theme. We kept the themes consistent across backgrounds and containers, making sure that even plain black text was super easy to read.
Let's look at the prototype:
Let's look at the prototype:
Conclusion
In the end, "Hope House" achieved its mission of providing a safe and informative platform for adolescents. Our logo symbolized the warmth and recognition we wanted to convey. User flows, design systems, and screen designs were all meticulously thought out to create a user-friendly and scalable solution. By empowering adolescents with reliable information and a supportive environment, "Hope House" truly became a valuable resource for their personal growth and development.
