Pfotenfinder | Matchmaking for

adopting dogs

Pfotenfinder | Matchmaking for

adopting dogs

Pfotenfinder | Matchmaking for

adopting dogs

What is the project about?

What is the project about?

The project set out to design a dog adoption platform, integrating design strategies inspired by the user-friendly interfaces of popular dating apps. The objective was to simplify the process of connecting dogs with prospective owners. Extensive research into user experience enabled a deeper understanding of the needs and preferences of both adopters and shelters.

The project set out to design a dog adoption platform, integrating design strategies inspired by the user-friendly interfaces of popular dating apps. The objective was to simplify the process of connecting dogs with prospective owners. Extensive research into user experience enabled a deeper understanding of the needs and preferences of both adopters and shelters.

Interface

Illustration

UX-Methods

Research

Humancetred

Interaction

Sustainable

App-Design

Interaction

Mobile

Multidisciplinary

Involved People

Amy Prosser, Paula Tornieporth, Ines Decker

Problem Statement

Dog adoption can be bureaucratic and time-consuming, and the digital search for the right owner is not always straightforward. Moreover, while dogs may struggle to find the right partner, humans often face difficulties in finding the perfect companion.

Dog adoption can be bureaucratic and time-consuming, and the digital search for the right owner is not always straightforward. Moreover, while dogs may struggle to find the right partner, humans often face difficulties in finding the perfect companion.

Dog adoption can be bureaucratic and time-consuming, and the digital search for the right owner is not always straightforward. Moreover, while dogs may struggle to find the right partner, humans often face difficulties in finding the perfect companion.

Look & Feel

Look & Feel

Onboarding

Onboarding

Our onboarding process quickly introduces users to the app's value proposition. By briefly explaining how we assist in finding the perfect dog, supporting dog shelters, and improving the well-being of dogs, we effectively

Our onboarding process quickly introduces users to the app's value proposition. By briefly explaining how we assist in finding the perfect dog, supporting dog shelters, and improving the well-being of dogs.

Our onboarding process quickly introduces users to the app's value proposition. By briefly explaining how we assist in finding the perfect dog, supporting dog shelters, and improving the well-being of dogs,

Our onboarding process quickly introduces users to the app's value proposition. By briefly explaining how we assist in finding the perfect dog, supporting dog shelters, and improving the well-being of dogs, we effectively

communicate our mission.Through easy-to-understand screens, we focus on showing our dedication to our mission, making sure users grasp the positive impact their participation can have on all involved - the dogs, the adopters, and the shelters.

we effectively communicate our mission.Through easy-to-understand screens, we focus on showing our dedication to our mission, making sure users grasp the positive impact their participation can have on all involved - the dogs, the adopters, and the shelters.

communicate our mission.Through easy-to-understand screens, we focus on showing our dedication to our mission, making sure users grasp the positive impact their participation can have on all involved - the dogs, the adopters, and the shelters.

Chat-Feature

Chat-Feature

Our chat feature enables direct interaction without any complicated processes, simplifying the communication between the searcher and the animal shelter. This streamlined approach makes it easier for individuals seeking to adopt a dog to connect with the shelter

Our chat feature enables direct interaction without any complicated processes, simplifying the communication between the searcher and the animal shelter. This streamlined approach makes it easier for individuals seeking to adopt a dog to connect with the shelter

Digital questionnaire

Digital questionnaire

The digital questionnaire streamlines the adoption process by gathering user preferences, facilitating better matches between individuals and dogs. Additionally, it simplifies bureaucratic procedures, reducing time and effort.

The digital questionnaire streamlines the adoption process by gathering user preferences, facilitating better matches between individuals and dogs. Additionally, it simplifies bureaucratic procedures, reducing time and effort.

Informative profiles

Informative profiles

Our platform features informative profiles akin to those found on dating apps. Users have the opportunity to explore various profiles, gaining insights and information about each dog.

Through the app's progress insights, users gain valuable insights into their journey, empowering them to track their advancement and leverage the app's benefits effectively.

Our platform features informative profiles akin to those found on dating apps. Users have the opportunity to explore various profiles, gaining insights and information about each dog.

Our platform features informative profiles akin to those found on dating apps. Users have the opportunity to explore various profiles, gaining insights and information about each dog.

They can then weigh their own preferences and interests before making decisions. Additionally they can look into profiles based on factors important to them, such as compatibility with allergies or lifestyle. This empowers users to make informed choices that align with their individual needs and preferences.

They can then weigh their own preferences and interests before making decisions. Additionally they can look into profiles based on factors important to them, such as compatibility with allergies or lifestyle. This empowers users to make informed choices that align with their individual needs and preferences.

They can then weigh their own preferences and interests before making decisions. Additionally they can look into profiles based on factors important to them, such as compatibility with allergies or lifestyle. This empowers users to make informed choices that align with their individual needs and preferences.

Shelter Details

Shelter Details

Our shelter details feature provides users with the option to access more specific information about the shelter if needed. This not only offers transparency but also gives users a sense of the environment from which they will be adopting their dog.

Our shelter details feature provides users with the option to access more specific information about the shelter if needed. This not only offers transparency but also gives users a sense of the environment from which they will be adopting their dog.

Our shelter details feature provides users with the option to access more specific information about the shelter if needed. This not only offers transparency but also gives users a sense of the environment from which they will be adopting their dog.


By showcasing details about the shelter's facilities, mission, and looks, users can feel more confident about their decision to adopt from that particular shelter. Additionally, users have the opportunity to explore more dog profiles associated with the shelter, further expanding their options and increasing the likelihood of finding the perfect match.

By showcasing details about the shelter's facilities, mission, and looks, users can feel more confident about their decision to adopt from that particular shelter. Additionally, users have the opportunity to explore more dog profiles associated with the shelter, further expanding their options and increasing the likelihood of finding the perfect match.