In order to complete the project and make it navigation-ready, we went through all the buildings indicated in the project, which came up to exactly 62,978.2 sqm of space. We wanted to capture the exact shape and number of rooms. We verified the old building maps and made corrections so that all doors and rooms were in place and marked  relevant obstacles and facilities. We have drawn 933 rooms and 1187 elements, including doors, elevators, and toilets, with unique identifiers to add additional descriptions and photos. In the end, we set out 910 different routes. Furthermore, we digitally redrew all plans in open .osm format to display them using popular map rendering engines in the mobile app.

After creating the maps, we developed a custom navigation engine. The engine determines the shortest path in a building taking into consideration user preferences, e.g. avoiding stairs. The project uses data in GeoJSON format and draws inspiration from the open source OpenLevelUp. The engine returns information to plot a path on a map and generates text instructions taking into account doors, elevators or stairs along the route. It supports the English and Polish languages.

We created a customized content management system for building administrators. Thanks to it, administrators can: update maps, edit room descriptions, add photos of e.g. stairs, send notifications regarding alarms, exclude locations from routes in case of repairs or equipment failures, and receive notifications from app users when there is a problem in the building.

The application's logo consists of a signet, which, in a minimalist, linear form, refers to the characteristic facade of the University's main building. The logotype, which is based on the author's typography, focuses on clear, legible and simple yet dynamic letter forms. The whole design has gently softened corners, telegraphing a more friendly, organic character.

We paid special attention to the readability and contrast of the typography used in the identity, as well as in the app itself. we used one of the most legible fonts, "Poppins," in the headers, while the continuous text is "Atkinson Hyperlegible," - a font developed by Braille Institute of America specifically for the visually impaired.

We started the project with a thorough analysis of the materials provided by the client. Among them, there were the results of exploratory research, individual in-depth interviews, user stories, personas, architecture information, and a prototype of the app. During multiple brainstorming sessions, we came to the conclusion that a thorough redesign of the application wireframes was necessary. We developed a new prototype, the correctness of which we verified during tests with students. Following that, we prepared a complete graphic design of the application complemented by a well-thought-out logo.

When designing the interface of UAM Go app, our main goal was to make it as readable and intuitive as possible to ensure good user experience for everyone, regardless of their level of tech proficiency. During the development, many elements of the design were changed after analyzing the results of the user testing, which allowed us to further customize the interface to meet the needs of users.

We developed a comprehensive design system, including color palette selection, consistent typographic rules, icons, spacing between elements and interactions. This ensures that all elements of the app look and behave consistently, making it easier to manage and develop the interface in the future.

Design - we ensured proper contrasts for light and dark modes, button size, and easy navigation between screens.

Assistive technologies - we ensured appropriate buttons and interactive elements without visible titles were descriptively labeled and in the correct focus order. We also added additional instructions for visually impaired users. Since maps are inaccessible to the visuall impaired, we prepared descriptive navigation based on successive route sections. The app can be operated using an external keyboard, as well as using standard gestures available on iOS and Android, such as scrolling the screen or returning to the previous view. Throughout the development process, we tested the app using screen readers, automatic tools, external keyboards, and various system facilitation settings, such as increased font size, increased contrast or landscape phone orientation.

Customization - the application is available in two language versions: Polish and English. It can be displayed in light or dark mode, and in portrait or landscape orientation. We have also provided the ability to zoom in on the text and specially designed the app so that it remain functional even when fully zoomed in.

Content accessibility - we ensured that the language in the application was simple and inclusive, both for microcopy and larger blocks of text. We have ensured that content is structured appropriately and understandably, and that errors are handled.

We conducted four usability testing sessions on prototypes and test versions of the app. Each round of testing involved a diverse group of participants, including people with visual, hearing, mobility and cognitive disabilities. This diverse pool of participants allowed us to comprehensively evaluate the app's usability for various accessibility needs and optimize solutions.