Press Release
Hilfe Punkt Mobile Application by Ladan Zadfar Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Social Design
Ladan Zadfar honored for social design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 16, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ Hilfe Punkt Mobile Application by Ladan Zadfar, designed for HilfePunkt, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Social Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Hilfe Punkt Mobile Application
Migrating entails grappling with unfamiliar rules, especially without language knowledge. Hilfe Punkt serves as a guiding light, simplifying the path of newcomers by providing different services such as getting appointments and receiving informational updates. Tailored for diverse groups, it breaks language barriers, offering native language support for clear communication with authorities. Crucially, it tailors information based on users' locations. Our mission is swift adaptation, empowering seamless integration.
About Ladan Zadfar
Ladan Zadfar has a genuine fascination for delving into the needs and real challenges faced by customers or users. Her primary focus is on merging quantitative data with qualitative feedback, ensuring evidence-based strategic design solutions that align with both client expectations and project objectives. This mindset propels her towards a journey of continuous learning and self-challenge, pushing boundaries in various aspects to deliver the most optimal outcomes.
Award Record
Ladan Zadfar is a winner of 10 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2015 - 2016 and the 2023 - 2024 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Social Design Award
The A' Social Design Award is an international design competition recognizing excellence in social design by social impact designers and think-tanks worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to social designers, social brands, social manufacturers and social design professionals from all countries. Typical entries include community projects, social campaigns, public installations, educational programs, sustainable initiatives and healthcare solutions. The awarded social designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/social
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/159946
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/159946
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!159946
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/153935
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://hilfepunkt.de
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Hilfe Punkt Mobile Application
- Function
- Mobile Application
- Category
- Social Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Social Impact
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Rebecca Purple and Maroon
- Images
- 5
- Client
- HilfePunkt
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ladan Zadfar
- Country
- Germany
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #159946
Credits
- Image Credits
- Mohammad Farshad
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Migrants and refugees are a big part of germany's society,and as a big part,their confusion,stress and uncertainty can effect the whole society.HilfePunkt is a communicative service app that provides newcomers,specifically refugees,guidance and help.It offers newcomers clear steps,helping them understand what should be done and why.It gives them a sence of responsibilty and self confidence.It minimizes misunderstandings and communication conflicts and targets a faster,easier integration process.
- Inspiration
- we are living in a world where democratic design plays a very important role in different societies.Creating a democratic solution for newcomers in Germany to give them the chance of easing their way into their new home was the designers source of inspiration.It is shocking how not knowing the regulations and activities can influence a huge community of people:Migrants!Giving them the opportunity of not getting misinformed by the flood of unnecessary information is one of HilfePunkt's missions .
- Research
- In order to design an app that provides classified, short and yet accurate information to the user, the designers needed to do extensive research and check everything with the authorities. On the other hand, to ensure whether they took the right approach and how much such an approach is needed, the designers conducted research in the form of questionnaires and interviews from both involved groups, newcomers and officials who are dealing with them. The results were incredibly positive and effective.
- Challenge
- Our greatest hurdle was serving the vulnerable asylum seeker group, meaning sensitive information. To preserve confidentiality and trust, we established a separate system. Here, no user data reaches us; access is solely through the user's social worker. Additionally, we are facing the challenge of convincing officials to embrace this new approach, navigating communication barriers, and highlighting its merits.
- Realization and Technology
- The design process unfolded employing a suite of tools: Figma, Photoshop, Adobe XD,and Illustration.Commencing with conceptualization and meticulous needs analysis,special attention was given to the app's appointment-giving services.Designers worked diligently to ensure users' calendars remained uncluttered,prioritizing a seamless experience.Through careful wireframing,elements were strategically placed to enhance usability, culminating in thoughtful visual decisions aligned with project goals.
- Operation and Interaction
- HilfePunkt redefines newcomers' integration in Germany, bridging relocation complexities with comfort and knowledge.It provides two different lists of activities one for mandatory activities such as city hall registration,and one for optional activities such as different courses one can take!The users will recieve notifications over what is going to change such as possible bus strikes.HilfePunkt also prevents appointment collisions so all recieved appointments will be set in a reasonable manner.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in February 2023 in Germany.
- Specifications
- The app is designed to be adjusted when using Android or IOS operating systems and different phone sizes.
- Keywords
- HilfePunkt, Termin, Flüchtling, Neuankömmling, Deutschland, Sprachbarriere, Anmeldung, Angebote, Checkliste, Asylgesetz, UX, UI
