
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
Irwan Haris
Irwan Haris
Get in Touch!
For business inquiry please send email to
Irwanharris7@gmail.com





