The Problem

Organizing and managing retreats is complex and ineffective

Reasons

Reasons

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The existed software are not dedicated and are cumbersome, unsuitable for user needs.

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Retreat organizers rarely share trade secrets with others.

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Finding accommodation and other suppliers is usually difficult due to unfamiliarity.

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There are no training programs or courses on effectively organizing a retreat.

Consequences

Inefficiency

Waste of time and resources that can lead to frustration, reduced engagement, and negative impact on the overall success of the retreat.

Disrepute

Poorly planned retreats lead to dissatisfaction, damaging the business's reputation and causing financial loss.

Solution

A software platform for retreat organizers that:

manage orders of accommodation, transportation and other suppliers

manage orders of accommodation, transportation and other suppliers

manage orders of accommodation, transportation and other suppliers

manage schedule and tasks

manage schedule and tasks

manage schedule and tasks

Manage customers, including placing orders

Manage customers, including placing orders

Manage customers, including placing orders

Track and calculate financial data

Track and calculate financial data

Track and calculate financial data

Goals

Goals

Goals

1.

1.

1.

Booking a supplier using the software

Booking a supplier using the software

Booking a supplier using the software

2.

2.

2.

Registering customers through the software

Registering customers through the software

Registering customers through the software

3.

3.

3.

Integrating the personal newsletter or generating a landing page through the software

Integrating the personal newsletter or generating a landing page through the software

Integrating the personal newsletter or generating a landing page through the software

market research

Parallel markets I explored

Parallel markets I explored

1.

online booking

2.

CRM

3.

Dashboards

4.

Travel management

5.

Schedule and Task software

Online booking

Travel management

CRM

Dashboards

Schedule and task management

User research

Who did I interview?

3

3

Retreat coordinators

5

5

Retreat participant

conclusions User research

Home page

The home page is display a dashboard for each active retreat and those pending publication.

Including articles that offer users valuable insights, updates, and inspiration.

Users are prompted to discover future locations, find suitable suppliers for active retreats, and explore the software's capabilities for more efficient planning.

Home page

Dashboard

The dashboard of each retreat displays registration status, financial status, urgent tasks, and time managing the retreat.

Time spent tracking aids coordinators in managing their time efficiently and pricing the retreat based on their planning investment.

Data can be expanded and pinned for detailed management.

Dashboard

accommodation booking

Inspired by Airbnb but customized for retreat organizers, from photography angles to content presentation.

Detailed views of meeting areas and bedrooms are provided the user to prepare for space limitations and answer customer questions in advance.

Approved places receive a credibility badge after being checked by the site team for suitability in hosting retreats.

accommodation booking

Users can book multiple accommodations, ideal for retreats in isolated places that far from airports and train stations.

It now is possible to prepare in advance! Users can manage the room list through the system before the retreat, saving valuable time when arriving.

It now is possible to prepare in advance! Users can manage the room list through the system before the retreat, saving valuable time when arriving.

Transportation booking

The user plans the trip to the retreat and, if necessary, arranges transportation through a local provider.

Sharing public transportation directions with customers, a common question, is now easier than ever.

Transportation booking

Logo

reat-pack

reat-pack

Font

merriweather

Proxima Soft

Proxima Soft

Proxima Soft

Proxima Soft

Proxima Soft

Proxima Soft

Proxima Soft

Proxima Soft

Colors

Amber

Amazonite

white

sand

Moonstone

Deep Forest Green

Teal

Main

Text

Secondary

BG

Icons

Clickable

Unclickable

Animated

buttons

primary

secondary

Ghost

Hover

illustration

Used tool: Figma

Each retreat can be unique and special. Collages showcase the creativity in planning and tailoring it to your audience. Rough, effortless cuts represent simplicity. Black and white burnt images and anonymous figure elements highlight the retreat's essence—a connection between body and mind, the present and the hidden

Each retreat can be unique and special. Collages showcase the creativity in planning and tailoring it to your audience. Rough, effortless cuts represent simplicity. Black and white burnt images and anonymous figure elements highlight the retreat's essence—a connection between body and mind, the present and the hidden

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2024 Mika Dahari

2024 Mika Dahari