Data-Driven Discovery App · 2024

Ontario
Parks

Project

Ontario Parks Explorer

Scope

Mobile App, Data Visualization, Mapping

Timeline

Research to Prototype

Year

2024

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ONTARIO PARKS DATA VISUALIZATION MOBILE APP GEOSPATIAL MAPPING LIVE CONDITIONS TRIP PLANNING ONTARIO PARKS DATA VISUALIZATION MOBILE APP GEOSPATIAL MAPPING LIVE CONDITIONS TRIP PLANNING

01 — Overview

Data-driven discovery tools for Ontario's park system.

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A parks discovery platform combining geospatial data, user-generated content, and environmental monitoring to create personalized outdoor adventure experiences.

The app integrates weather, trail conditions, wildlife sightings, and visitor patterns to help users plan with confidence across Ontario's 330+ parks.

The experience focuses on smart discovery, live conditions, and route planning so users can move from curiosity to trip planning with less friction.

→ Prototype walkthrough showing the Ontario Parks discovery experience in motion

02 — Process

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Data Model

Bring together park status, environmental conditions, and user behavior into one readable system.

Real-time Data Environmental Feeds Park Status

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Dashboard Design

Create visual layers that help users understand maps, weather, and availability quickly.

Dashboards Maps Visualization

03

Feature Planning

Design discovery, trail routing, live monitoring, and community surfaces as one connected journey.

Discovery Trail Planning Community

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Prototype Build

Turn the information architecture into an app-like flow that supports trip planning and confidence.

Prototype Motion Interaction
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The best part was how quickly the data started to feel usable instead of overwhelming. — Ontario Parks Prototype Review

03 — What Was Built

Discovery Platform

A mobile-first concept for exploring parks through map layers, filters, and real-time signals.

Live Data Views

Environmental conditions, weather, and facility availability were translated into readable visual dashboards.

Trip Planning Tools

Trail planning and route support helped move users from browsing into actual visit planning.

Recommendation Layer

Personalized suggestions matched parks to interests, activity types, and current conditions.

Community Features

Reviews, social reporting, and trip notes added a layer of trust to the planning experience.

Prototype Demo

The concept was packaged as an app walkthrough and linked prototype for presentation and review.

— Visual Showcase

Interactive trail map with elevation profiles
Trail Planning
Park discovery interface with filters and search
Smart Discovery
Advanced mapping with trail overlays
Map Layers
Recommendation engine concept
Recommendations
Ontario parks hero artwork
Hero View
Interactive trail map with elevation profiles
Trail Planning
Park discovery interface with filters and search
Smart Discovery
Advanced mapping with trail overlays
Map Layers
Recommendation engine concept
Recommendations
Ontario parks hero artwork
Hero View

04 — Results

Park visit planning efficiency +89%
User engagement with park data +72%
App store rating improvement +45%
Coverage 330+ provincial parks
Core Feature Live conditions
Platform iOS + Android concept
"The concept turned sprawling park information into something people could actually use to decide where to go next."
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