HIYERO
Enhance photos, save time in the shooting process and speed up the perfect shot with mirror technology.
Problem
Photographers have to carry around multiple tools such as lens and filters. Even so, the editing process afterwards is still lenghty and energy draining.
The photography session is tiring for both the photographer and the model since shots need to be retaken due to the model being insecure about their poses.
Solution
Make use of cutting edge technology to design and implement reflective filters in order to provide an effortless and improved experience for any photography session, studio or outside. Save time taking the perfect shot by enhancing the quality of the photographs.
Both photographer and model or subject are able to take control over any environment, and pose themselves for that exceptional image in a fraction of the time it would take if the mirror aspect wasn't available.
Role
Ux/Ui designer in a team of 4
Tools
Figma
Figjam
Jira
Teams
Mircosoft Suite
Timeline
Start: October 2021
End: January 2022
Process
Discovery
Ideation
Design Process
User Testing
Reflection
Process
Discovery
User Research
We have conducted an online survey in order to better understand users and obtain greater knowledge of their frustrations, needs, social background, and habits when it comes to taking professional photographs or modeling.
Models
(39%)
Photographers (61%)
Quantitative research
How old are you?
How much money do you spend on photo equipment?
How often do you photograph?
How much do you charge per session?
What is your most common event?
How many equipment pieces do you usually carry around?
How much time do you spend taking photos?
How much time do you spend editing photos?
Qualitative research
What gear do you use?
What made you choose a certain brand or gadget?
What would you improve about your job / hobby?
What do you find challenging when collaborating with a model / photographer?
Describe your ideal photo session.
What makes you feel comfortable during a photography session?
How do you achieve sharp focus?
What makes you choose a photograph?
What makes you not consider a photograph?
Besides the model, what other people are involved in the photography session and post editing process?
Birthday
(14%)
Graduation
(14%)
Wedding
(25%)
Holiday
(7%)
Maternity
(13%)
Fashion
(8%)
Other
Engagement
(19%)
Ideation
Persona
John
Age
30
Job
Photographer
Location
USA
Bio
John has been a professional photographer for 5 years, with focus on event and fashion photography. Passionate, always looking for unique locations that match the clients personality. Seeks to achieve the perfect shot and maintain a friendly yet professional relationship with clients. Often travels for work carrying most of equipment as well as editing tools and devices.
“A portrait is made on either side of the camera”
Needs & Goals
Having the ability to play around with the ambient light.
Having to carry around as less equipment as possible.
The model is connecting with the photographer, is cooperative.
The model feels comfortable being photograph and is able to pose with minimum extra instructions.
The model or client is satisfied with the end result.
Frustrations
Expensive and heavy gear that needs to be taken care of and carefully caried around.
Long distances between location of each event or session.
Time consuming and energy draining editing due to lens flare, color aberations or other.
Models that are difficult to work it.
Bad lighting that needs reflectors and post session editing.
Cannot rely on what you are going to find when arriving at a location.
Personality
Introvert
Extrovert
Intuitive
Observant
Passive
Active
Jane
Age
20
Job
Photographer
Location
USA
Bio
Jane is a college student but also a fashion influencer and vlogger. Spends most of time searching for aesthetic outfits and travel locations that match with them, in which she can be photographed or shoot a vlog. Often by herself, will walk around searching for the perfect location that provides good lighting and little to no people walking around.
“I want to stand out by setting my own fashion statement”
Needs & Goals
Blurry background since she tries her best to avoid posting videos or photographs of other people without their consent.
Location that is inviting, relaxing and quiet.
Wishes to be efficient, take a set of good photographs that don’t need much editing.
Perfect hair, makeup and outfit to ensure that the session will be a success.
Frustrations
Videos seem cold and impersonal whenever she is talking while looking away from the lens.l
When something doesn’t go as planned and has to reshoot the video or photograph.
If a friend is taking her photograph, she has to check each pose.
Not very familiar with the camera settings, often experiments until she gets the settings right.
Personality
Introvert
Extrovert
Intuitive
Observant
Passive
Active
Sitemap
Homepage
Pre-order
Pay
About
HIYERO in action
Shipping
Newsroom
Design Process
Wireframe
About
Delivery
CTA
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Colors
The Secondary colors are complementary to our official colors, but are not recognizable identifiers for the company. Secondary colors should be used sparingly, that is, in less than 10 percent of the palette in one piece.
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Typography
Loew is a geometric sans serif font influenced by the methods of the early industrial designers. Pure mechanical shapes are carefully adjusted to give the characters the right form, function and usability. compressed weights.
H1 / Headline / Regular
H2 / Headline / Regular
H3 / Headline / Regular
B1 / Body / Regular
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Caption / Body / Regular
Design
User Testing
Usability testing
Product was tested with target users (photographers and models) and adjustments were made based on their feedback. After creating a final set of prototypes, we prepared a usability testing plan and gave the users the following tasks:
What is this website about?
What can you use this product for?
Place an order for a R-Filter.
Issues
Photographers need detailed list of specifications such as diameter, thickness, color coating, light transmittance and other.
It was not very clear that the filter was targeting models as well, not just photographers.
It was not clear what the delivered package will include. The price was not justified.
Users wished to see a side-by-side comparison of photographs and videos shot with and without the filter.
Solutions
Gather all specifications needed by photographers and models and display them in an easy-to-read layout.
Clearly mention that both photographer and model can benefit from this product.
Offer images and a list of what the delivered package will contain.
Add side by side examples of photographs and videos shot in different locations with different sets of lighting.
Reflection
Next Steps
While adopting a flexible and iterative design process that has welcomed change in each phase, we have concluded that continuous testing paid a crucial part of implementing this website, since the product is relatively unknown.
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