Screen designs of Yaychore's login, a decluttering challenge promotion and chore notifications.

Yaychore branding

After researching cleaning habits, I decided to create a mobile chore-tracking app concept. Those who I surveyed believe that their busy schedules, health and lack of motivation are affecting their ability to keep their homes clean. While working on the app’s functionality, I created a brand identity and design system, with the surveyed audience in mind.

Cat standing next to dustpan with curtain in the background

Brand direction

Creating a friendly experience

Unsurprisingly, most survey takers reported having neutral or negative attitudes towards completing chores. It was important to create a brand that presents itself with a cheerful and calm demeanor. I selected the name yaychore, as it conveys a jovial and easygoing attitude. To evoke a happy, yet relaxed feeling, I chose a vibrant color palette, featuring shades of blue as the primary color group. Colorful line illustrations, rounded typography and round interface components helped create an approachable looking interface.

Yaychore word mark, "clean wisely, live peacefully" tagline and illustration of person cleaning
App screen designs for declutter challenge, chore notifications, to-do list, and add chore

Design system

Color palette

Primary Colors

Blueberry twilight

#0051D3

Blueberry twilight contrast: white (daisy petal) can be used
Hydrangea hype

#B3D0FF

Hydrangea hype contrast: midnight dinner can be used. Blueberry twilight is ok with large text.
Soapy bubbles

#D6EBFF

Soapy bubbles contrast: blueberry twilight and midnight dinner can be used
Ice sculpture

#EEF5FC

Ice sculpture contrast: blueberry twilight, stone fountain and midnight dinner can be used

Secondary colors

Garden gnome

#17C7A5

Garden gnome contrast: midnight dinner can be used
Lagoon tile

#2DE7C3

Lagoon tile contrast: midnight dinner can be used
Pool float

#A6F2E3

Pool float contrast: blueberry twilight and midnight dinner can be used
Mint frosting

#D3F8F1

Mint frosting contrast: blueberry twilight and midnight dinner can be used
Raspberry jam

#FFAEB9

Raspberry jam contrast: white (daisy petal) can be used
Party Punch

#FFAEB9

Party punch contrast: midnight dinner can be used
Pink lemonade

#FFCCD3

Pink lemonade contrast: blueberry twilight and midnight dinner can be used
Rose quartz

#FFE5E9

Rose quartz contrast: blueberry twilight and midnight dinner can be used

Neutral Colors

Midnight dinner

#2D3339

Midnight dinner contrast: white (daisy petal) can be used
Stone fountain

#626E7A

Stone fountain contrast: white (daisy petal) can be used
Fuzzy sweater

#A7B0B9

Fuzzy sweater contrast: midnight dinner can be used
Rain cloud

#E6E8EB

Rain cloud contrast: blueberry twilight and midnight dinner can be used
Soft linen

#F1F3F3

Soft linen contrast: blueberry twilight and midnight dinner can be used
Daisy petal

#FFFFFF

Daisy petal (white) contrast: blueberry twilight, stone fountain and midnight dinner can be used

Alert colors

Success
Kale salad

#0E7C67

Kale salad contrast: White (daisy petal) can be used
Error
Raspberry jam  

#D33371

Raspberry jam contrast: white (daisy petal) can be used
Warning
Carrot juice

#D33371

Carrot juice contrast: midnight dinner can be used
Information Blueberry twilight

#0051D3

Blueberry twilight contrast: white (daisy petal) can be used

Typography

Styles shown: 4 display sizes, 4 heading sizes, a subtitle, 2 body text sizes and a small copy size

Iconography

Icon set includes line-style icons representing room types and various app areas.

Buttons

Primary buttons, a room button, a filter chip and a weekday button.

Controls & Forms

States of text field, search field, segmented control, drop-down menu, checkboxes and switches.

Cards

States of to-do list items, search results, chore requests, along with progress blocks.

Menus

States of a chore detail menu, a calendar month and states of a calendar day block.

Illustrations

Badges

4 badges: “tidy champion”, “trash titan”, “scrubbing star” and “dusting VIP”

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© 2021 Laurel Welch
© 2021 Laurel Welch