Splore: Explore Safely Without Internet

Three questions to the project team

What was the particular challenge of the project from a UX point of view?
Designing for offline, off-grid environments presented unique UX challenges. Unlike conventional apps that rely on internet connectivity, Splore had to be intuitive, reliable, and fully functional without real-time data. The biggest hurdle was simplifying emergency interactions (like SOS and Safe Zones) to one or two taps, while ensuring users remained confident in disconnected, high-stress situations. Balancing minimalism with functionality became the core UX challenge.

What was your personal highlight in the development process? Was there an aha!-moment, was there a low point?
The highlight came during concept testing when users instinctively tapped the Group SOS and Safe Zone features without guidance — a powerful validation of the design's clarity. The biggest “aha!” moment was realising that survival-grade tools can still be sleek and simple. A low point was integrating multiple emergency modules into a seamless UI without overwhelming users, but continuous testing and iteration led to clarity.

Where do you see yourself and the project in the next five years?
I see Splore growing into a globally trusted survival-tech solution — expanding across smartwatch ecosystems, refining offline intelligence, and offering seamless team safety integration. Personally, I aspire to build a career where I creatively and practically solve real-life problems through UX design. My vision is to design tools that protect, empower, and support users in critical moments — especially in environments where digital safety becomes a lifeline.