UX Case Study
Temple Connect is a mobile product that bridges the gap between faith and accessibility by enabling temple discovery, guided rituals, and priest services for users across locations.
Introduction
Temple Connect is a mobile application designed to help Malayalees stay connected to their religious practices, regardless of location.
It enables users to discover nearby temples, learn how to perform rituals at home, and access temple-related services in a simple and trustworthy way.
Religious rituals are an important part of everyday life for many Malayalees. However, changing lifestyles and geographic distance have made it increasingly difficult to practice them consistently.
Many people, especially elderly users and Non-Resident Keralites, face challenges such as:
The client’s vision was to bridge this gap by creating a platform that brings rituals, temples, and guidance into one accessible ecosystem.
Key insights from market and user research
Business vision, user needs, and product direction
Evaluating existing solutions to identify gaps and opportunities
What Works
Limitations
What Works
Limitations
What Works
Limitations
Design system foundations for consistency and scalability
Merriweather — Headings
Used to bring a refined and classic tone to the interface.
Inter — Body & UI
Used for readability across body text, labels, and captions.
Includes tints and shades, along with semantic colors (red, yellow, green).
Used Feather Icons as the base icon library.
Custom icons were created for specific use cases such as temple-related elements.
Based on an 8-point grid system for layout consistency.
4-point vertical rhythm used for fine spacing adjustments.
The color palette was inspired by the visual identity of Kerala temples. The primary green reflects the lush natural surroundings, while the accent saffron tone draws from traditional temple roofing. Neutral tones are derived from temple walls and stone textures, creating a balanced and culturally rooted visual language.
Evolving the home screen for better accessibility and usability
Initial Design
Improved Design
The initial home screen design relied heavily on text, which made it difficult for elderly users to read and navigate. Based on this feedback, the layout was redesigned using a bento grid approach to improve visual hierarchy and accessibility. Key services and features were surfaced upfront, followed by nearby temples, making the experience more intuitive and easier to scan.
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