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Project Overview

This transportation service app aims to provide convenient transportation for individuals experiencing long wait times for license-plate lotteries in Beijing. The app bridges the gap between car owners and those in need of transportation through a sharing and process-accelerative protocol. By encouraging car owners to share their vehicles after obtaining a license plate, individuals who require transportation assistance can receive help. Additionally, the app improves upon the design of the original query website, enhancing user understanding and overall experience with the license-plate lottery

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Project Type

Product Design, User Experience Design

My Role

Research, Concept,
Wire framing, Visual Design

Timeline

March 2018

Tools

Adobe XD, Photoshop,
Illustrator

Accessibility

Enhancing Lottery Accessibility through Information Provision

Providing up-to-date lottery information and car market news on the information page of the app can enhance the accessibility for lottery applicants to stay informed about market trends and policy changes, facilitating their decision-making and participation in the lottery process

Easy Tracking & Visual Representation
Easily tracking
Allows users to easily track the progress of the license plate lottery and view concise charts illustrating the lottery results. By providing real-time updates and visual representation of the lottery process, this feature can reduce anxiety and build confidence among users, ultimately improving their overall experience with the lottery process

Collaborative Sharing

Connecting Car Owners and Lottery Participants for a More Efficient and Collaborative Lottery Process

Aims to facilitate a smoother and more efficient lottery process by connecting lottery participants with car owners who are willing to share their vehicles. Through the sharing of information and resources, the app aims to reduce wait times and enhance the overall travel experience for lottery participants. By leveraging the power of sharing and process acceleration, the app can ultimately improve accessibility and convenience for all users

Easy Tracking & Visual Representation
Facilitating Safe and Sustainable Carpooling to Accelerate the Lottery Process
promotes sustainable and eco-friendly transportation by facilitating shared carpooling and accelerating the lottery process for participants. Users can connect with potential carpooling partners and carefully screen and select the most suitable ones, ensuring a safe and reliable carpooling experience. Overall, this feature improves user satisfaction with the app

Background

Beijing's License Plate Lottery System

Beijing's License Lottery is a system implemented by the Beijing government to regulate the number of new vehicles on the roads in the city. Under this system, individuals who wish to purchase a new car must participate in a monthly lottery to obtain a license plate. The number of license plates available through the lottery is limited, and the odds of winning depend on the number of applicants. This system was introduced in 2011 to address the issue of traffic congestion and air pollution caused by the high demand for new cars in the city. By controlling the number of new cars registered each year, the government hopes to alleviate traffic congestion and improve the overall air quality in the city. The License Lottery system has been in effect for over a decade and has proven to be an effective tool in managing the number of vehicles on Beijing's roads.

A Comprehensive Look at Beijing's Traffic Information

Beijing experiences significant traffic congestion due to its growing population and high number of vehicles. This results in long wait times and delays for commuters, despite efforts to improve transportation infrastructure

Beijing's morning and evening peaks (working days:7am-9am , 5pm-8pm)

Secondary Research

License Plate Application Process

Here are the general steps for obtaining a license plate in Beijing

1. Obtain a driver's license

To participate in the License Lottery, individuals must first obtain a driver's license by passing the required exams

2. Deliver instant answers

An all-in-one customer service platform that helps you balance everything your customers need to be happy.

3. Manage your team with reports

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4. Connect with customers

Solve a problem or close a sale in real-time with chat. If no one is available, customers are seamlessly routed to email without confusion.

5. Connect the tools you already use

Explore 100+ integrations that make your day-to-day workflow more efficient and familiar. Plus, our extensive developer tools.

Imbalance of Supply and Demand for License Plates in Beijing

The imbalance of supply and demand for license plates in Beijing has created a situation where obtaining a new license plate has become extremely difficult due to limited availability. This has resulted in the implementation of a lottery system, leading to frustration and disappointment for many applicants. The shortage of license plates has also contributed to increased traffic congestion and pollution in the city.

Lottery data changes for each period from 2016 to 2018

2.7 million

Applicants a Year

1 / 725

The Chance Of Get a License

50% - 90%

Can't Get Their Own Car Whole Life

How Might We

How might we improve the license-plate lottery and travel experience, as well as enhance vehicle services by minimizing the long waiting process and maintaining people's anticipation throughout the procedure?

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Conducted 10 In-Depth Stakeholder Interviews

I conducted 3 stakeholders who have never participated in the lottery, 4 stakeholders who are currently in the process of participating, and 3 stakeholders who have already obtained a license plate through the lottery. Aim to better understand the people's expectations of the lottery process, process experience and gain a deeper understanding of the lottery system and its impact on individuals in Beijing

Interview Highlight

Lack of alternative transportation options

“ It’s been too long for the license-plate lottery. The taxi services,though expensive enough, areneeded for frequent trips. So thecarpooling platforms in marketbecome the options, but the safetyand time are quite worrying ”

Jiang Si, 19, collage student

Lack of alternative transportation options

" Public transportation service, quite cheap, is often behind the schedule, and the bus environment is terrible and crowded "

Anqi Wang, 35, technology company

Lack of alternative transportation options

“ After working for a whole day, the long-time standing in subway without the a seat and rest often makes people feel very tired and disappointed ”

Jiayi Liu, 30, advertising agency
Experience Map of License Plate Lottery Process

In order to understand the license-plate application in Beijing, I personally experienced the whole pro-cess from receiving the driving license to obtaining license plate, and studied the service mode and management. To enrich the introduction, I interviewed some applicants to learn their thoughts and feelings

Insights and Opportunities

I conducted 3 stakeholders who have never participated in the lottery, 4 stakeholders who are currently in the process of participating, and 3 stakeholders who have already obtained a license plate through the lottery. Aim to better understand the people's expectations of the lottery process, process experience and gain a deeper understanding of the lottery system and its impact on individuals in Beijing

Insights

Share team inboxes

Simplify registration process to reduce waiting time for approval

Deliver instant answers

Shorten the waiting time for license-plate lottery

Manage your team

Enhance the travel experience of people who are empty-handed in the license-plate lottery

Connect with customers

Solve the travel problem of those without a car at present

Connect with customers

Encourage people to anticipate the license-plate lottery more patiently
Opportunities

Share team inboxes

Design a way to speed up the license-plate lottery process, so that people can get the license plate more quickly

Deliver instant answers

Design a car-sharing mode to better travel experience in the waiting process for license plate

Manage your team

Design the inquiry mode for the license-plate lottery so that people can estimate the waiting time with more hopes and confidence

Brainstorming

Develop a more engaging and efficient license-plate lottery process that reduces frustration and creates a positive experience for applicants. This could involve incorporating digital tools, such as a mobile app or website, to simplify the application process and provide real-time updates on application status. Additionally, there is an opportunity to enhance the overall vehicle ownership experience by offering personalized and convenient services, such as vehicle registration and maintenance, to applicants throughout the waiting period

Information Architecture

I build information architecture based on the feedback from interviews and experience map of license-plate lottery, consider how user would use my product

Wireframe

After completing the organization of user flow and major functional levels of the application, I then drew some diagrams for the interface, aiming to plan the structure, function and content of the page after dealing with all details in visual design. A few wireframes were designed to show the spacing and layout

High Fidelity

At this stage, I focused on refining the user experience, ensuring that the design is intuitive and easy to use, and eliminating any potential issues or bugs. my attention to detail and a focus on creating a user-friendly and visually appealing design

DESIGN GUIDELINES

Design System

To create effective design guidelines, I need to consider the specific needs of my project, including the target audience, brand identity, and other key factors. The guidelines should cover various design elements and principles, such as typography, color, layout, and interaction patterns