Support designing UX/UI Web application for ASCOA

Support the design of the ASCOA Trash Monitor App for a cleaner marine environment.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Monday 11 Aug 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support the design of the ASCOA Trash Monitor App for a cleaner marine environment.

You have:

  • Experience in UX/UI design for mobile applications is required.
  • Proficiency in wireframing and prototyping tools is essential.
  • Good understanding of visual design principles is important.
  • Ability to design responsive interfaces is essential.
  • Creativity in developing user-friendly designs is very important.

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ASCOA is a non-profit organization leading marine debris and plastic pollution initiatives in Cameroon’s coastal communities. As part of its five-year strategic plan, ASCOA is launching the ASCOA Trash Monitor App—a digital platform to support data collection, mapping, and reporting of marine debris along the Limbe–Idenau coastline and beyond. The app will empower volunteers, researchers, and the public to track, report, and analyze waste patterns, informing clean-up strategies and policy advocacy.

We're looking for an online volunteer to support the design of the mobile version of the ASCOA Trash Monitor App. We need a creative individual to help refine the app’s requirements, wireframes, and UX/UI design. The goal is to create a clean, simple, and user-friendly interface that follows current industry best practices.

If you're passionate about design and want to contribute to an environmental cause, we’d love to have you on board!

Wireframing & prototyping – Creating low- and high-fidelity designs to test ideas before development. Visual design – Understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and branding. Design systems & components – Creating reusable design elements that maintain consistency. Responsive design – Designing interfaces that work well across devices and screen sizes.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you had to balance user needs and technical constraints? This question assesses problem-solving and design skills. Discuss a specific instance where you successfully blended user requirements with technical limitations.
What design tools do you prefer for wireframing and prototyping? The interviewer is looking for familiarity with design software. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with UX/UI design trends? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your process for creating a user-friendly interface. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a challenge you faced while designing and how you resolved it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you believe is the most important aspect of UX design? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you incorporate feedback into your design process? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to contribute to environmental projects like the ASCOA Trash Monitor App? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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