Background
I often rely on navigation apps like Google Maps and Apple Maps. While great for directions, I’ve noticed a recurring gap: they don’t fully cover the needs of drivers looking for intuitive, reliable parking options. This is a common frustration I’ve shared with others in my area.
The idea
To explore a more intuitive way of finding parking spots – not just showing streets, but guiding users with clarity around availability, restrictions, and convenience.
When encountering something new, I tend to explore flows with thumbnail sketches, but in this case I decided to experiment with Figma AI as an alternative starting point.
Current stage
This mid-fidelity wireframe explores the foundations of navigation and parking logic. I’m refining and testing the core flows before expanding further.
Iterations based on instinct, experience, best practices and frustrations shared by me and other users with common navigation apps.
Replaced the standalone heart icon with an icon + label to emphasize its importance as a key feature in the app concept.
Once I’ve validated the core flows with potential users, I’ll move on to high-fidelity wireframes and prototyping.
AI reflection
I actively explore how AI can support design workflows. I’ve tested Figma AI to generate draft screens and flows. Haven't yet found a way that lets me iterate fast with precision, like I'm used with doing on my own.
For me, AI provides a foundation to build upon rather than a finished solution. GPT has proved especially valuable for lightweight research and idea testing, helping me reflect and iterate even faster. Of course without sharing sensitive details.
