Community application

Mobile application

Summary

As a volunteer designer, I worked with the Mawaqit team on the complete redesign of its mobile application, used daily by millions of users around the world. I worked on a new graphic charter, a design system adapted to different platforms (mobile, TV, watch), and the development of mockups and prototypes to improve the overall experience.

Context

Product : Mobile application displaying prayer times and mosque opening hours
Organization : Mawaqit (community project and open source)
Target users : Muslim communities around the world, imams, and worshippers
Challenges :
- Harmonize the experience across multiple platforms (mobile, TV, Apple Watch)
- Clarify the interface for better accessibility
- Incorporate functional requests from the community

Problems to solve

Graphic inconsistencies between different platforms
Difficulty in navigation in certain areas of the application
Lack of clarity and harmony in the visual identity

Methodology

Research and Inspiration :
- Observation of usage in different mosques
- Analysis of user feedback expressed on stores and forums
Ideation and Prototyping :
- Definition of a new graphic charter
- Creation of a design system consistent with Material Design
- Complete prototyping of the mobile application on Figma
Collaboration & Tools :
- Collaborative work with the founder, developers, and contributors
- Integration of community feedback continuously
Testing and Iterations :
- Iterations based on direct feedback from imams and users
- Checks for readability and accessibility

Results & Impact

Deliverables :
- Complete new interface on Figma
- Design system adapted to multi-platform constraints
Impact :
- Smoother, more readable, and modern experience
- Strong community engagement on social media and stores
Feedback :
- A rich human experience in which I was able to combine design, social impact, and open collaboration.