Overview
An app for a time-sensitive city problem
When someone needs a toilet nearby, they do not want a long directory. They want the closest useful answer fast.
Project
Au Petit Coin
An iPhone app for finding public toilets in Paris. Open the map, see what is nearby, and get directions quickly.
Problem
What needed to be solved
Generic map search is too broad for an urgent, location-based need. The user needs a short path from current location to a usable place.
Solution
How the problem is solved
The app is built around map-first browsing, nearby results, and direct routing. The flow is optimized for speed and low friction.
- The app starts from location and nearby options
- Map, list, and routing are kept short and obvious
- The scope stays narrow so the experience can stay specific
FAQ
Common questions
Does it work offline?
Map and routing features depend on location and live map services, so the full experience is designed for connected use.
How does the app decide what to show first?
Nearby results are shaped around getting from the current location to the nearest useful option quickly.
Why start with one city?
The local scope makes it possible to tune the experience around one place instead of defaulting to a broad directory.
How does routing handoff work?
The path from the nearby result to navigation is kept short so the app can move cleanly from discovery to directions.