MappUQ
iOS Indoor Navigation App
An iOS indoor navigation prototype using iBeacon technology, designed and tested on a real university campus.
Graduation Project — Systems & Software Engineer
Client:
Universidad del Quindío
Role:
UX/UI Designer & iOS Developer
Year:
2017
Challenge
Navigating a large university campus was difficult due to limited signage and a lack of clear wayfinding support for students and visitors.
Objective
Provide a clear and accessible wayfinding solution to help students and visitors navigate the university campus more easily.
Process
The project was approached as an exploratory end-to-end product effort, combining research, UX/UI design, and technical prototyping. The process included technology benchmarking to evaluate indoor positioning alternatives, user research to understand navigation pain points, and UX/UI design focused on clarity and ease of use in unfamiliar environments. The solution was implemented as a functional iOS prototype using iBeacon technology and tested on campus with real users to validate feasibility and usability.
Results
The prototype was tested with 100 students and faculty members who actively used the application on campus and completed a post-test survey. Results showed strong overall acceptance of the solution, with participants reporting improved orientation, ease of use, and increased confidence when navigating the campus. Feedback also indicated high interest in using the app as part of the university’s official wayfinding system, validating both the feasibility of the technology and its relevance for real-world use. Due to institutional and legal constraints around academic intellectual property, the project was not fully implemented after graduation, despite interest in scaling it as a real solution.
