details
year: 2015
platform: iOS
role: UX/UI designer
platform: iOS
role: UX/UI designer
Ward Area Book is a productivity app designed specifically for Mormon bishops and ward leaders to help them manage congregation records more efficiently. The app provides an intuitive way to track home teaching assignments, new family additions, address changes, upcoming talks, job seekers, and other key congregation details.
objective
The goal was to design and launch an iOS app from the ground up that would make it easier for ward leaders to organize, update, and access congregation records quickly and efficiently.
approach & methodology
• Referenced Apple’s Contacts app for user flows and design patterns, since the core functionality was similar but tailored for a niche audience.
• Worked closely with a solo iOS developer, who tested user flows with members of his congregation to gather feedback and validate design decisions.
• Focused on efficiency over aesthetics, ensuring users could complete tasks quickly without unnecessary distractions.
• Prioritized a clean, minimal interface to help ward leaders find and update information without friction.
tools used
Sketch, Zeplin
impact & results
• Successfully launched in the iOS App Store, making the tool accessible to any Mormon ward leader.
• Provided an organized, structured approach to congregation management, helping leaders keep better records of assignments, life events, and administrative details.
• Helped ward leaders stay informed about who is scheduled to speak, who recently had a baby, who is looking for work, and other important updates within their congregation.
