Brand Strategy · User Research · UX/UI Design · Visual Design · Prototyping
Objective
01 · ABOUT
Toyota: Mobile Find Your Match is an experience that allows users to go window-shopping for a vehicular companion based on algorithms, from selecting certain qualities most important to them to finding the model that fits their needs.
02 · Approach
If car hunting is a full-time job, then car hunting overall is an overtime one. Ditch the laborious online marketplace search and get off Craigslist. You can quickly swipe through your new potential car, truck, or SUV options using Toyota’s “Find Your Match.”
03 · Design Challenge
I created an intuitive and fun experience for potential Toyota owners unsure which models to choose. As well as keep users engaged within the content, ultimately collect data, and find ways to provide datasets to customers optimally.
04 · Pain Points
I interviewed customers at multiple Toyota dealerships, with family, friends, and colleagues, to find out about their pain points during the car buying experience. I analyzed the interview results by creating user personas and working alongside a copywriter to develop potential questions.
The research helped us gain insight into the pain points that the users are experiencing and construct a better solution to their problems. After multiple iterations, we created a mobile application, “Find Your Match,” aiming at helping indecisive customers select a vehicle model that fits their lifestyle.
Research & Interviews
Synthesis: User Persona
Allie
Age: 23 Profile: Single with no kids Occupation: Dental Hygienist
Attributes, behavior and motivations
Allie gets very emotional about shopping for cars because she gets anxiety attacks just the thought of talking to a salesperson. Recently, she’s turned to online search to avoid the hassle of stepping foot at a dealership.
Pain points & goals
Not interested in high-pressure situations being at the dealership.
She hates price haggling.
This is her first time purchasing a significant asset.
She wants an economical car.
Greg
Age: 45 Profile: Married with 4 kids Occupation: Loan Officer
Attributes, behavior and motivations
Greg is an active father of four kids, ages 3 to 16. He still plays team sports and connects with family and friends through the internet and his mobile phone.
Pain points & goals
Not enough information regarding fuel economy.
Looks for guidance and reassurance that the brand can be trusted.
He is searching for a vehicle with decent fuel economy, intelligent features, and enough space for his family.
For daily commuting, picking up kids from sports and weekend getaways.
Jill
Age: 52 years old Profile: Married with 1 child Occupation: Director of Health Services
Attributes, behavior and motivations
Jill is a regional director for a hospital who travels by car 3-5 times each week. She is frustrated by gas prices soaring and wants to impact the environment positively.
Pain points & goals
She frequently spends too much money and time at gas stations.
She is not tech-savvy and doesn’t like the process of researching.
Potentially looking for a hybrid or electric vehicle.