Bajaj Institute of Technology,Wardha
TOURIST SAFETY APP
Pranjal Rahul Saboo -2146491245037
EMPATHY Ideate Test
● Conducted surveys and interviews ● Generated ideas for an app that could integrate real-time ● Conducted user testing with a small
with beachgoers, lifeguards, and data from ocean monitoring systems and weather APIs to group of beachgoers and lifeguards to
gather feedback on the app's usability
local authorities to understand present alerts in an easy-to-understand format.
and functionality.
their concerns about safety at ● Discussed features like a color-coded risk system, map ● Users appreciated the map view but
beaches. integration, and push notifications to keep users informed suggested adding more details about
● Gathered insights about specific on-the-go. specific risks. Based on feedback,
hazards that users are most ● Decided on a mobile app with a user-friendly interface that added additional info icons for tides,
concerned about, such as provides real-time alerts through a color-coded safety wind speed, and wave height.
● Lifeguards recommended an alert
unexpected high tides, strong indicator (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green) based on risk level
sound for high-risk notifications, which
currents, and severe weather.
was implemented for increased
Algorithm/Prototype visibility.
Analyze the Problem Conclusion
● Beachgoers often lack accessible Through this structured approach, we
and timely information on developed an effective, user-centered
changing ocean conditions, which solution to enhance beach safety using
can lead to unsafe situations. real-time data. This prototype, refined
● The lack of a reliable, real-time through testing and feedback, is ready
system for predicting and for further development and
communicating ocean risks was deployment to improve beachgoers’
identified as a key gap. safety across India.
● Existing sources were either too
technical for casual users or failed
to deliver location-specific,
actionable insights.
Department of Computer Engineering Semester-7/Roll No. A343
