{"id":212,"date":"2025-12-08T01:32:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T01:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2025-12-08T01:32:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T01:32:56","slug":"pet-talk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/index.php\/pet-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 data-wp-context---core-fit-text=\"core\/fit-text::{&quot;fontSize&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-wp-init---core-fit-text=\"core\/fit-text::callbacks.init\" data-wp-interactive data-wp-style--font-size=\"core\/fit-text::context.fontSize\" class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-fit-text\">Pet Talk App UX\/UI Design<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:66% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-1-1-1024x754.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-214 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-1-1-1024x754.png 1024w, https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-1-1-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-1-1-768x565.png 768w, https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-1-1-1536x1130.png 1536w, https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-1-1.png 1708w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>UX\/UI Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pet Talk is a social media app concept designed for pet owners who want a dedicated space to share photos, connect with other pet lovers, and find trusted services like sitters, dog walkers, and local vets. The goal was to build a community focused platform that blends fun social features with practical, everyday pet care support.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f6ef08bc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-69d0b17a wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: true }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-open is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">My Role<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I designed the entire Pet Talk app in Figma, starting from the research phase through final UI screens. This included the concept, user research, wireframes, visual design, iconography, and overall app flow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Challenges<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pet owners often spread their online activity across multiple platforms. They post photos on social media, search separately for pet services, and rely on random forums for advice. The challenge was to bring all of that into one place while keeping the experience fun and community driven. Since the app was built for Millennials, it needed to feel clean, modern, and easy to navigate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: true }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-open is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Process<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Secondary Research<br><\/strong>Studied Millennial pet ownership trends, community behaviors, and what existing apps offer or fail to offer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Concept and Feature Prioritization<br><\/strong>Outlined core features including photo sharing, community discussions, service discovery, and messaging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wireframing<\/strong><br>Mapped out app navigation, user flows, and core screens to keep everything intuitive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visual Design<br><\/strong>Created a clean and friendly UI using warm colors, simple typography, and a photo forward layout to highlight the community vibe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prototyping<br><\/strong>Built an interactive Figma prototype to demonstrate flows like posting photos, browsing sitters, and joining conversations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: true }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-open is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Key Work Samples<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-07-at-11.04.30-AM-1016x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-07-at-11.04.30-AM-1016x1024.png 1016w, https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-07-at-11.04.30-AM-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-07-at-11.04.30-AM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-07-at-11.04.30-AM-768x774.png 768w, https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-07-at-11.04.30-AM-1525x1536.png 1525w, https:\/\/sarahwoodson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screen-Shot-2025-12-07-at-11.04.30-AM-2033x2048.png 2033w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interaction Design in Figma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Outcome &amp; Value<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final concept brings together a full pet centered ecosystem. It gives users a fun place to share pet content while making it easier to find trustworthy services and connect with others who understand their day to day pet experiences. The design feels modern and community oriented, which aligns well with Millennial pet owner expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: true }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-open is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Tools Used<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Figma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pet Talk App UX\/UI Design UX\/UI Design Pet Talk is a social media app concept designed for pet owners who want a dedicated space to share photos, connect with other pet lovers, and find trusted services like sitters, dog walkers, and local vets. 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