Polaroid DUO
Welcome to the Creative Collection Era !

Polaroid DUO elevates instant photography to new heights, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation, capturing spontaneous moments with ease.

Role

User Experience Lead

Duration

6 Months

Team

Daphne Hernandez
Paola Garcia
Gonzalo Barba
Ricardo Zeron
Ximena Bravo
George Gonzalez
Cristian Tovar
Wendy Gyek

Mentors

Miguel Kuri
Andre Mendez
Eric Mendez

Skills

Product Strategy
User & Market Research
Industrial Design
Design Systems

Polaroid sparked a revolution in 1934
What can we expect from the next entering instant camera in the market ?
Searching, Learning and Analyzing the Field

These are currently the most loved products in the instant photography industry

Instax Mini 12
Polaroid Go
Now + Polaroid
Instax Mini Evo
Instax Pal
What makes these products so great?

These are the values that users write when making a purchase decision

Portability

People love compact sizes for these types of cameras. This allows them to fit into any situation, removing friction that stops people from using these products.

Functionality

People enjoy getting creative when editing their photos. Whether it's applying filters or adjusting light, having control over the outcome is crucial.

Ease of Use

The main target for these cameras are amateurs. The easier they are to use, the more likely they are to be loved by users.

Reliability

Although people know these cameras aren't professional, they still look for color fidelity, light accuracy, and framing that matches what they saw in the viewfinder.

Aesthetics

People appreciate a variety of product aesthetics to choose from. They love when a product somehow reflects their personality.

User Personas
The Visual Story Teller

Those where the journey and discovery matter as much, if not more, than the destination.

Goals

- Products that are easier to carry around
-Quick responsiveness and adaptation
-Beautiful and consistent results

Barriers

-Bulky products with too many attachments
-Disappointment if photos come ugly / empty
-Worried about the loss of photographs (moments) if the films runs out

Priorities
Socially Shopper

Individuals seeking support in discovering the next exciting opportunity.

Goals

-Beautiful and consistent results
-Eye catching design (more than a phone camera)
-Quick responsiveness and adaptation.

Barriers

-Tied to only an option therefore they need multiple products
-User gets frustrated over money loss
-May get bored if the product only does one thing

Priorities
User Journey
Main Pain Points

Lack of film or memory

To big to carry everyday

Unexpected printed results

Lack of personalization

Userflow
Usability Testing

We talked, listened, and met with potential users to test physical and digital prototypes of our early ideation concepts.
This helped us gather valuable insights for further development

The product we created

Polaroid DUO revolutionizes instant photography by effortlessly combining classic elements with modern advancements,
making it simple to capture spontaneous moments.

You can also check out our industrial design process !
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