understanding your dog's language
Self-inititated
Reinforcing Emotional Design for Pets
Timeline
3 Weeks
Skills Applied
Research & Surveys
Ideation & Wireframing
Visual Design
Prototyping
FINAL PROTOTYPE
Table of Contents
The idea
Talking to Dog Owners
Many existing solutions are reactive
The Problem?
Introducing Waggles
What’s Next for Waggles?
The Idea
Pets are family, and just like any family member, understanding their well-being is crucial. But here’s the challenge: pets can’t talk! Pet parents are often left guessing about their dog's needs and emotions. Waggles was born to solve this problem, providing peace of mind with real-time emotional and health insights, and preventing mishaps with features like GPS tracking and theft detection.
During my research, I found that more Indian families are treating their pets like children—India’s pet population is on the rise, with a significant surge in pet care spending. This was crucial in shaping Waggles as a family-friendly app that offers more than just health tracking; it provides emotional insights.
The surveys conducted revealed that pet owners often feel anxious when their dogs behave unusually, but they don’t always have the tools to understand the cause.
Many existing solutions are reactive, offering help only after issues arise…
Pet parents are looking for ways to stay ahead of health problems and address emotional well-being proactively before any emergency occurs.
Through this UX study, I found
Emotional Disconnect with Pets
Missing emotional well-being features in apps.
Inaccessible Data for Actionable Care
The Problem?
Pet owners face a communication gap—they can’t understand how their dogs are feeling or if they are experiencing discomfort. The risk escalates when pets wander off without reliable tracking, making both health and safety top concerns for pet parents.
Introducing…
Waggles, Emotional Design for Pets
Health Monitoring
Receive real-time health alerts based on biometric data like heart rate and physical activity. Stay ahead of any potential health concerns.
Activity Monitoring
Waggles tracks your dog’s activity habits effortlessly. Whether it’s their daily steps or unusual sleep patterns, this feature ensures they stay happy and active.
MoodMap
Visualize your dog’s emotional ups and downs throughout the day. With easy-to-read graphs, MoodMap helps pet parents provide the right support at the right time.
GPS Tracker
Track your dog's exact location at all times. Perfect for those unexpected escapes, giving pet parents peace of mind.
Biometric Fingerprint Capture
Using advanced theft detection, Waggles ensures your dog’s safety by alerting you if unusual activity is detected.
Alert Notifications
Get instant notifications on health or location concerns. Waggles helps prevent emergencies by keeping you informed and ready to act.
Waggles is not just an app; it's a step towards understanding our furry companions on a deeper level. It's about creating a stronger, more meaningful connection between pet parents and their dogs—because, in the end, pets are family too.