Burn

Burn is an app that helps users create a burn unit, set their ideal burn conditions, and get notified when the conditions are just right. Users can also share burn units with their burn team, add others on the app, and send messages. Controlled burns, or prescribed burns, are intentional fires set to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risks. The app makes it easier to track weather conditions for ideal burn days on users' land. I chose a color palette to represent prescribed burns, and the typography conveys strength and ruggedness, reinforcing the app’s practical and reliable nature.

Work created at The OSU App Center

Identifying the Scope

Before beginning the design process, I worked to define the project’s core requirements and user needs. This included understanding the controlled burn process, identifying pain points, and aligning with the client’s goals and audience.

01. Project Goal
Design a user-friendly app to help streamline prescribed burn planning, specifically for men aged 40–60.

02. Client Mission
Enable burn managers to log planned burns by location, date range, weather conditions, and time of day, and notify other interested parties.

03. Target Users
Private landowners
State and federal agencies
Non-governmental organizations
Novice and experienced burners

04. Key Features
Track multiple burn units
Customizable alerts and notifications
Identify optimal burn days using weather and location data
Allow users to friend other users and share burn units

Wireframe

Low Fidelity Screens

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