SheltaMe
Our platform is designed to reduce the stress of finding a place to live in Africa. Whether you're moving to a new city for school or starting your service year in an unfamiliar state, we connect you with trusted agents. It's quick, easy, and available for everyone.
Timeline
From explorations to final designs in 5 months while working with multiple projects at the same time
Background
Farmas App places a strong emphasis on streamlining the farm product ordering process, making it as seamless as possible for users. Traditional ordering methods often rely on manual input, which can be time-consuming and exhausting, especially for farmers and buyers who need to place or manage multiple orders throughout the day. Farmas App is designed to eliminate these frustrations, offering a smoother, faster, and more efficient ordering experience that saves both time and effort.
This category details the step-by-step approach taken during the project, including research, planning, design, development, testing, and optimization phases.
Research & Planning
Conducted market research to identify existing challenges in real estate in Nigeria and Africa while understanding the user preferences. Defined target audience segments, including house owners, agents and people looking for houses in Nigeria, and outlined key features based on their needs and current market trends.
Design & Prototyping
Collaborated with developers to create intuitive user interfaces and websites. Iteratively refined designs based on user feedback to enhance usability and visual appeal.
Development & Implementation
Prioritized feature development based on user feedback and technical feasibility. Implemented AI algorithms to analyze user behavior and optimize scheduling recommendations.
Testing & Optimization
Conducted rigorous testing across various devices and platforms to ensure compatibility and performance. Gathered user feedback through beta testing and iteratively optimized the website based on usability metrics and user satisfaction.
Sheltame offers a seamless housing experience, allowing tenants and landlords to effortlessly manage property listings, inquiries, and payments. It streamlines the entire rental process with efficient search tools, secure communication, and real-time updates, ensuring quick bookings and easy interactions. The platform also provides personalized property recommendations, making the rental experience smoother and more reliable.
Efficient Listing and Browsing of Housing Options
Create a clean and intuitive interface for landlords and property managers to list their properties. Include features like high-quality images, virtual tours, and detailed property descriptions.
Streamlined Inquiry and Booking Process
Allow users to make inquiries or book viewings directly from the website. Integrate a calendar feature for scheduling visits.
Real-Time Availability and Updates
Keep property information updated in real-time, showing which properties are available, which are pending, and which are newly listed. Provide real-time notifications for renters and landlords on the status of inquiries, viewings, and applications.
Smooth Communication Between Landlords and Renters
Integrate a direct messaging system for secure and instant communication between property owners and potential renters. Offer templates for frequently asked questions to make communication faster, like rent conditions, lease duration, and property rules.
Here, the outcomes and achievements of the project are highlighted, including user feedback, adoption rates, and industry recognition.
Increased Efficiency
Users experience significant time savings and enhanced productivity through optimized house renting and finding platform
Positive User Feedback
High user satisfaction ratings and positive reviews highlight the website's intuitive interface and powerful features.
Growing User Base
The website quickly gained traction among people looking for houses and also reduced the stress of looking for an apartment. Over 500k house agents, house owners are actively on the platform.