NavAble UW


Prototype Walkthrough


NavAble is a campus navigation application that addresses challenges faced by students navigating the complex routes of the University of Washington.

From wheelchair-accessible routes to UW Alert zones for safety, NavAble’s customizable interface makes it beneficial for all students.

This project is my in progress Capstone Project.

    • Identify accessible routing with wheelchair accessible routes and entrances.

    • Launch a usable prototype.

    • Have the University of Washington acquire our application in order to implement our UW Alert Zone feature.

    1. Extensive planning and ideation.

    2. Reducing scope to create realistic goals.

    3. User testing and persona identification.

    4. Minimum Viable Project Presentation.

    Next Steps:

    1. Connect with Disability Resource for Students (DRS), UW IT, and Informatics Capstone leadership to pitch idea.

    2. Continue user testing and implementing feedback.

    3. Develop usable prototype.

  • The support our project has received from our peers and our teaching staff has been validating and motivating.

    Every students deserves an accessible campus life. Our research has shown us that the University of Washington has almost 200 buildings spanning across 19 million square feet. Additionally, the UW’s Disability Resources for Students has seen a 300% increase in registered students within the last decade.

    NavAble is the solution to a pressing problem on the UW’s campus.

  • Project Leader/AI & Ethics Expert: Nebiat Markos

    Data Scientist/UX Researcher: Taise Nish

    UX Researcher/Frontend & Ethics: Mumtaz Sheikhaden

    UX Designer: Arsiema Sisay

    Backend Developer: Dev Dhawan