TradesConnect

I think this TradesConnect submission demonstrates a thoughtful and purposeful approach to solving a relevant community problem by connecting users with local tradespeople and creating opportunities for workers to build trust through reviews, transaction history, and follow-up actions. From the prototype, I can see examples of intentional design decisions, such as the “Transaction History” screen, which helps users track services, payments, and review status, and the home screen sections like “Needs Reviewing” and “Recent Receipts,” which reinforce accountability and transparency in the service experience. I also noticed that the navigation includes features such as search, notifications, contacts, history, and the AI-related tool, showing that the team is thinking about the app as a full service ecosystem rather than just a single screen. In addition, I want to recognize that the team completed competitor analysis, which is an important part of the UX/UI process because it shows they took time to understand the existing market and think about how their app could stand out while addressing gaps in current services. My recommendation would be to strengthen the presentation by explaining more of the design process behind these choices—such as why these features were prioritized, how users would move from finding a contractor to hiring one, and whether any testing informed revisions. Overall, I think this is a promising submission with a clear social purpose, and I encourage the team to continue refining the user journey because the foundation they have built shows real potential and strong design thinking.

The Trades Connect app feels like a realistic competitor to today's major home repair and contractor apps. I really like your tagline, "Local work. Real results." and your video presentation was engaging and well done. One of the strengths of your project is that you took an existing idea and improved it rather than trying to reinvent it. Features like AI-powered room design, budgeting tools, personalized recommendations, and the rewards program help set your app apart from competitors. My one suggestion would be to highlight these unique features more prominently in your presentation so people immediately understand what makes your app different and better. Overall, this is a practical, innovative idea with real-world potential. Keep developing it - I would definitely use this app in the future! Great work!