About me πŸ™‹πŸ½β€β™€οΈ

I’Mate is an app that aims to boost communication between flatmates.

Overview


I started this project with the assumption that sharing a flat can sometimes be a negative experience.

Things are really frustrating when flatmates have different habits, and conversations about sharing chores or hygiene standards can get awkward.

Research


Affinity diagram





25,4%

of people stop living with their flatmates because of bad communication

Quotes directly from users


β€œI wish there had been more communication.”

β€œIt's not easy to be straightforward when talking about problems.”

β€œI feel uncomfortable talking about this (cleaning duties).”