RecyClean

RecyClean

RecyClean

Urban residents want to recycle more but face accessibility barriers to recycling centers and a lack of clear guidance on proper waste segregation.

Urban residents want to recycle more but face accessibility barriers to recycling centers and a lack of clear guidance on proper waste segregation.

Role

UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

Duration

2 Month

2 Month

Date

Apr 2026-Jun 2026

Apr 2026-Jun 2026

Tools

Figma & Figjam

Figma & Figjam

Problem

Problem

Traditional recycling is perceived as tedious, non-transparent, and unrewarding, causing users to abandon the habit after their first attempt.

Traditional recycling is perceived as tedious, non-transparent, and unrewarding, causing users to abandon the habit after their first attempt.

Challenges & Goals

Challenges & Goals

01. The Challenge

How do we transform waste segregation—often viewed as a chore—into a delightful, rewarding daily habit?

01. The Challenge

How do we transform waste segregation—often viewed as a chore—into a delightful, rewarding daily habit?

02. Project Goals

Design a frictionless, quick booking flow (< 3 clicks) for waste collection.

Improve waste segregation accuracy by 40% using in-app contextual educational nudges.

02. Project Goals

Design a frictionless, quick booking flow (< 3 clicks) for waste collection.

Improve waste segregation accuracy by 40% using in-app contextual educational nudges.

Target Audience

Target Audience

Persona

Eco-conscious urban professionals (aged 20–40) who are highly tech-savvy and rely heavily on convenient, on-demand digital services.

Persona

Eco-conscious urban professionals (aged 20–40) who are highly tech-savvy and rely heavily on convenient, on-demand digital services.

Research & Core Solutions (The "Why" Behind Decisions)

Research & Core Solutions (The "Why" Behind Decisions)

01. Frictionless Booking & Real-Time Tracking

Solution: Simple, color-coded waste categories (Plastic, Paper, Glass, Metal) paired with real-time courier tracking.


The "Why": Users demand predictability and transparency. Showing exactly where the courier is ("Sarah is here") reduces user anxiety and minimizes missed pickup rates.

01. Frictionless Booking & Real-Time Tracking

Solution: Simple, color-coded waste categories (Plastic, Paper, Glass, Metal) paired with real-time courier tracking.


The "Why": Users demand predictability and transparency. Showing exactly where the courier is ("Sarah is here") reduces user anxiety and minimizes missed pickup rates.

02. Contextual, Micro-Educational Nudges

Solution: Placed a Daily Eco-Tip ("Rinse your containers before recycling") directly on the homepage and category selection screen.


The "Why": Traditional, lengthy recycling articles are rarely read. Data-backed micro-tips (e.g., "Increases recyclability by 40%") successfully trigger immediate behavioral shifts during the task itself.

02. Contextual, Micro-Educational Nudges

Solution: Placed a Daily Eco-Tip ("Rinse your containers before recycling") directly on the homepage and category selection screen.


The "Why": Traditional, lengthy recycling articles are rarely read. Data-backed micro-tips (e.g., "Increases recyclability by 40%") successfully trigger immediate behavioral shifts during the task itself.

03. Habit Retention via Rewards & Gamification

Solution: An eco-currency framework (EcoPoints) redeemable for real-world merchant vouchers (coffee, transit passes, eco-products).


The "Why": Pure intrinsic motivation (saving the planet) rarely sustains long-term habits. Extrinsic rewards (economic value) act as an onboarding bridge to solidify a new behavioral loop.

03. Habit Retention via Rewards & Gamification

Solution: An eco-currency framework (EcoPoints) redeemable for real-world merchant vouchers (coffee, transit passes, eco-products).


The "Why": Pure intrinsic motivation (saving the planet) rarely sustains long-term habits. Extrinsic rewards (economic value) act as an onboarding bridge to solidify a new behavioral loop.

User Flow

User Flow

This user flow is streamlined to ensure users can book a waste pickup in under 3 clicks without friction.

This user flow is streamlined to ensure users can book a waste pickup in under 3 clicks without friction.

Wireframe

Wireframe

The wireframe prioritizes the upcoming pickup schedule on the dashboard to reduce user anxiety regarding time predictability.

The wireframe prioritizes the upcoming pickup schedule on the dashboard to reduce user anxiety regarding time predictability.

High-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

The Hi-Fi design uses clean visuals and high-contrast typography to ensure the app is inclusive and highly accessible for all age groups.

The Hi-Fi design uses clean visuals and high-contrast typography to ensure the app is inclusive and highly accessible for all age groups.

Impact & Lesson Learned

Impact & Lesson Learned

1. Design Impact

Integrating the "Next Pickup" card directly onto the dashboard home screen significantly reduced missed pickups by keeping schedules top-of-mind.

1. Design Impact

Integrating the "Next Pickup" card directly onto the dashboard home screen significantly reduced missed pickups by keeping schedules top-of-mind.

2. Key Takeaway

Transparent UX Writing drives emotional investment. Showing hyper-personalized impact metrics—such as "42.8kg Carbon Saved" or "17 trees saved"—resonates far deeper with users than arbitrary point tallies or generic statistics.

2. Key Takeaway

Transparent UX Writing drives emotional investment. Showing hyper-personalized impact metrics—such as "42.8kg Carbon Saved" or "17 trees saved"—resonates far deeper with users than arbitrary point tallies or generic statistics.

Mockups

Mockups

High-quality mockups are utilized to highlight visual details, UI element consistency, and the modern aesthetics of the app. This ensures the design looks professional and production-ready for the digital market.

High-quality mockups are utilized to highlight visual details, UI element consistency, and the modern aesthetics of the app. This ensures the design looks professional and production-ready for the digital market.

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Get in Touch!

For business inquiry please send email to

Irwanharris7@gmail.com

Currently living in Makassar City, Indonesia.

  • Irwan Haris

  • Irwan Haris

Get in Touch!

For business inquiry please send email to

Irwanharris7@gmail.com

Currently living in Makassar City, Indonesia.

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