Development Blog Posts
Stay tuned to our weekly development blogs for the latest insights into our app creation journey.
Relay won the showcase! Thank you for your support!
We’re proud to share that our project, Relay, won at the 2024 Annual Student Design and Technology Showcase! This achievement is incredibly meaningful to us, as it signifies that
One Week to Go — Final Preparations for Relay’s Demo Day
This week, we’re putting the final touches on the app based on user feedback. One of the biggest improvements has been making the interface clearer so it’s obvious that
Usability Testing Update – Round Two Results
Further to refining the first round of test results, we continued testing some main features of the app, focusing on GPS tracking and community pages. Our goal was to
Relay Usability Testing: Key Takeaways from First Round
At Relay, we are dedicated to creating a seamless, family-focused ridesharing experience. As part of our iterative design process, we recently conducted our first usability test, focusing on two
Making Accessibility a Priority in Our App
We believe technology should be inclusive, so we’re making sure our app is accessible to everyone by adding key features that make interacting with it smoother for all users.
A Sneak Peek at RELAY’s Promotional Video – “With Relay, You Are Not Alone”
We’re excited to announce that filming has started on our first promotional video for Relay! Titled “With Relay, You Are Not Alone,” this video captures the struggles that busy
Strengthening Carpool Networks — A New Feature to Build Trusted Carpool Communities
At RELAY, we’re building more than just a carpooling app to create a platform for parents to connect and support each other in meaningful and trusted ways. Our newly
Design Progress Update — High-Fidelity Wireframes in Action
After weeks of in-depth research and ideation, our design team has taken a significant step forward by converting our conceptual ideas into visible screens. We’re excited to share the
Safe Arrivals — Using Expo Notifications with Location Services
To improve safety and convenience for parents, we’ve integrated Expo Notifications with location services. Parents now receive automatic notifications when their child’s carpool ride arrives at its destination. How
Meeting the User Personas — Joseph and Sarah
Based on user surveys and interviews, our team has gained a deeper understanding of our target users. This research has allowed us to develop user personas to better understand