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Case Study

App design for
mosquito control.

A smart mobile app helping farmers and environmentalists deploy Oxitec’s genetically modified mosquito solution efficiently.

  • WHO — Oxitec
  • WHAT — Mobile App Design, UI/UX Design
  • WHEN — 2024
  • WHERE — United Kingdom
  • HOW — User research, prototyping, UI design, app development
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The Challenge

Revolutionising
Mosquito Control.

At NORTHERN, we partnered with Oxitec to create a smart app aimed at revolutionising mosquito control through genetically modified mosquitoes. This project centred on developing a user-friendly mobile application designed to assist farmers and environmentalists in deploying Oxitec’s solution efficiently.

  • Intuitive dashboard with clear overview of deployment
  • GPS navigation to recommended release points
  • Real-time Spodoptera threat level data
  • QR code scanning for correct field placement
The Challenge
See the App

The App
in Action.

A walkthrough of the Oxitec mosquito delivery app, showing the deployment scheduling, GPS navigation, and order tracking features.

See the App

The App
in Action.

A walkthrough of the Oxitec mosquito delivery app, showing the deployment scheduling, GPS navigation, and order tracking features.

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Video Transcript

The video walks through the Oxitec mosquito delivery app interface from start to finish. It opens on the main dashboard showing an overview of active deployments, threat levels, and upcoming schedules. The design is clean and functional with a colour palette inspired by Oxitec's brand identity. We see the user tapping into a deployment, which brings up a GPS map view with recommended release points marked out. The navigation guides the farmer along a route to each point, similar to how a sat-nav works but purpose-built for field deployment. At each location, the user scans a QR code on the mosquito box to confirm correct placement, and the app logs the deployment with a timestamp and GPS coordinates. The real-time Spodoptera threat level data updates throughout, showing which areas have the highest pest activity. The order tracking section lets users request additional units, track delivery status, and manage their deployment calendar. The whole interface is designed to be usable by people who aren't necessarily tech-savvy. It's intuitive, minimal, and focused on getting the job done efficiently in field conditions.

Key Features
Key Features

Smart, Simple
& Effective.

The app’s sleek design and functional features make it an invaluable tool for managing mosquito control operations. The intuitive interface ensures that even users without extensive technical knowledge can navigate and use it effectively.

  • Deployment schedule management
  • Release point GPS navigation
  • Intelligence gathering on threat levels
  • Order and track Friendly Spodoptera units
  • Scan QR codes on mosquito boxes

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