2020

app

ai

finleap

Clame it or eat it?
AI car accident assistant

Clame it or eat it?
AI car accident assistant

Clame it or eat it?
AI car accident assistant

Clame it or eat it?
AI car accident assistant

Clame it or eat it?
AI car accident assistant

Clame it or eat it?
AI car accident assistant

Designed a minimum lovable product for AI-assisted photo car damage estimation involves UX and UI design, as well as user testing. This is the story of creating "Claim it or Eat it" (Cloe), the car accident assistant application.

Designed a minimum lovable product for AI-assisted photo car damage estimation involves UX and UI design, as well as user testing. This is the story of creating "Claim it or Eat it" (Cloe), the car accident assistant application.

Designed a minimum lovable product for AI-assisted photo car damage estimation involves UX and UI design, as well as user testing. This is the story of creating "Claim it or Eat it" (Cloe), the car accident assistant application.

Designed a minimum lovable product for AI-assisted photo car damage estimation involves UX and UI design, as well as user testing. This is the story of creating "Claim it or Eat it" (Cloe), the car accident assistant application.

Designed a minimum lovable product for AI-assisted photo car damage estimation involves UX and UI design, as well as user testing. This is the story of creating "Claim it or Eat it" (Cloe), the car accident assistant application.

Designed a minimum lovable product for AI-assisted photo car damage estimation involves UX and UI design, as well as user testing. This is the story of creating "Claim it or Eat it" (Cloe), the car accident assistant application.

product

Cloe

Cloe

An app to asses car accident repair cost and evaluate if it worth to claim insurance or pay on your own. CLaim it Or Eat it — Cloe

An app to asses car accident repair cost and evaluate if it worth to claim insurance or pay on your own. CLaim it Or Eat it — Cloe

user problem

Hiked insurance cost post claim

Hiked insurance cost post claim

Drivers in Europe are unsure whether to pay for minor car accident repairs themselves or claim insurance, as claims can increase their future insurance costs and lose their no-claim bonuses.

Drivers in Europe are unsure whether to pay for minor car accident repairs themselves or claim insurance, as claims can increase their future insurance costs and lose their no-claim bonuses.

business goal

Partner with maintenance facilities and insurers

Partner with maintenance facilities and insurers

Guide customers to our partner repair shops and in future recommend suitable insurance products. Earn commission from these actions.

Guide customers to our partner repair shops and in future recommend suitable insurance products. Earn commission from these actions.

solution

Damage evaluation flow

Damage evaluation flow

Friendly Chloe Assistant will aid in recording every aspect of the incident.

Friendly Chloe Assistant will aid in recording every aspect of the incident.

solution

Decision screen

Decision screen

The critical display where one is compelled to make a decision, either contact insurance or locate a local repair service and manage the repair costs, or, even with minor damage, discard it.

The critical display where one is compelled to make a decision, either contact insurance or locate a local repair service and manage the repair costs, or, even with minor damage, discard it.

solution

Repair cost estimation

Repair cost estimation

Simple calculations and educated decisions, paired with a depiction of a wrecked automobile. Emphasizing all parts that need substitution.

Simple calculations and educated decisions, paired with a depiction of a wrecked automobile. Emphasizing all parts that need substitution.

solution

Repair shop search

Repair shop search

In the event of choosing to shoulder repair expenses, Cloe will assist in locating a nearby repair station based on ratings and price projections.

In the event of choosing to shoulder repair expenses, Cloe will assist in locating a nearby repair station based on ratings and price projections.

solution

Detailed claim impact

Detailed claim impact

Elaborating on the effects of claims on overtime insurance discounts enhances comprehension of the intricate computations that determine claim cost over time.

Elaborating on the effects of claims on overtime insurance discounts enhances comprehension of the intricate computations that determine claim cost over time.

outcome

Change from B2C to B2B

Change from B2C to B2B

Our goal was to publicly launch the CLOE App on the App Store, aiming to improve decision-making for millions of users. Unfortunately, the company announced its shutdown due to operational reasons just one day before the product launch. Despite this setback, several insurance providers are now using the Cloe App to streamline the insurance evaluation process for their agents.

Our goal was to publicly launch the CLOE App on the App Store, aiming to improve decision-making for millions of users. Unfortunately, the company announced its shutdown due to operational reasons just one day before the product launch. Despite this setback, several insurance providers are now using the Cloe App to streamline the insurance evaluation process for their agents.

100+

Insurance investigators use the app now

100+

Insurance investigators use the app now

Approach

Approach

Building Minimum Lovable Product (MLP) in a short period of time

I led the complete design process of the app, managed usability testing, ensured visual and usability quality, created user journeys and high-quality interactive prototypes, and prepared the app for App Store launch.

How Might We (HMW)

Usability Testing

Usability Testing

Rapid Prototyping

Hi-Fi Prototyping

Restrictions

Restrictions

Time and investement value

Launch an iOS app with AI-powered car damage detection in 3 months.

iOS native components

It was recommended to use the iOS library components instead of custom components while designing.

Initial state of the app

Initial state of the app

The task was to make the minimum viable implementation of the CLOE App lovable. This required improving the app's usability and aligning its visual look with Joonko's brand identity. The basic user flow was already established and a promotional video explaining the app's functionality had been produced.

The task was to make the minimum viable implementation of the CLOE App lovable. This required improving the app's usability and aligning its visual look with Joonko's brand identity. The basic user flow was already established and a promotional video explaining the app's functionality had been produced.

Main features of competitors

Main features of competitors

  1. Claim processing for Customer

  2. Detect a car crash; call your friends and family, send an SMS with your location, launch a voice assistant

  3. Complete the Claim report in the comfort of your home.

  4. Take photos of the damages and send them to the insurer

  5. Connect a special device to get an accurate estimation from car's sensors

  1. Claim processing for Customer

  2. Detect a car crash; call your friends and family, send an SMS with your location, launch a voice assistant

  3. Complete the Claim report in the comfort of your home.

  4. Take photos of the damages and send them to the insurer

  5. Connect a special device to get an accurate estimation from car's sensors

Userflow

Userflow

Sketching and prototyping

Sketching and prototyping

User test: car & insurance definition

User test: car & insurance definition

The problem with defining a car is that each question affects the next. We were unsure about which car details German drivers know best: the production year, range, or horsepower. For insurance, users had to select their company and tariff from a long list. We considered splitting this question or skipping it if only one option is available, but there were concerns this could lead to perceived inaccuracies in estimates.

I used the UsabilityHub platform to conduct usability testing. This aimed to assess German drivers' knowledge of their car's details and their perception of insurance-related questions.

The problem with defining a car is that each question affects the next. We were unsure about which car details German drivers know best: the production year, range, or horsepower. For insurance, users had to select their company and tariff from a long list. We considered splitting this question or skipping it if only one option is available, but there were concerns this could lead to perceived inaccuracies in estimates.

I used the UsabilityHub platform to conduct usability testing. This aimed to assess German drivers' knowledge of their car's details and their perception of insurance-related questions.

Hypothesis validation

Hypothesis validation

  • German drivers find it easier to select their exact car production year. Validated as true

  • German drivers find it more convenient to first select the range of their car production year. Validated as false

  • German drivers find it simpler to select their car's horsepower than its production year. Validated as false

  • German drivers find it less complicated to select their car's trim than its production year. Validated as false

  • German drivers believe that for claim estimation, it is sufficient to provide the type of coverage (Haftpflicht; Vollkasko; Teilkasko), Insurance company, Deductible, and SF class. They prefer to skip the exact product selection if possible. Validated as true for majority

  • German drivers find it easier to select their exact car production year. Validated as true

  • German drivers find it more convenient to first select the range of their car production year. Validated as false

  • German drivers find it simpler to select their car's horsepower than its production year. Validated as false

  • German drivers find it less complicated to select their car's trim than its production year. Validated as false

  • German drivers believe that for claim estimation, it is sufficient to provide the type of coverage (Haftpflicht; Vollkasko; Teilkasko), Insurance company, Deductible, and SF class. They prefer to skip the exact product selection if possible. Validated as true for majority

Increase trust with a labor illusion effect

Increase trust with a labor illusion effect

We could quickly estimate damage costs after getting the legal message. This seems ideal because it's fast and there's no waiting. However, studies show that people trust and value results more when they're presented after a deliberate delay, even if the delay isn't real.


Solution:

To make our estimates more trustworthy, we've decided to always inform about any delays before sharing the results. We'll also explain why there might be a delay.

We could quickly estimate damage costs after getting the legal message. This seems ideal because it's fast and there's no waiting. However, studies show that people trust and value results more when they're presented after a deliberate delay, even if the delay isn't real.


Solution:

To make our estimates more trustworthy, we've decided to always inform about any delays before sharing the results. We'll also explain why there might be a delay.

Decision screen iterations

Decision screen iterations

Problem:

The decision screen functions perfectly on smaller screens such as the iPhone 8. However, if the user opens the app on an iPhone X or later version, the page appears cut off, making it difficult for the user to understand the information presented.


Solution:

Conduct a user preference test for the three options selected by the team and implement the page based on the results of the test.


Limitations:

Due to a lack of engineers' time, we required a simple solution that could significantly enhance the usability and convenience of the Decision screen.


Trade-off:

Conduct a Guerrilla Preference Test to quickly determine the most impactful version that can be implemented with minimal effort.

Problem:

The decision screen functions perfectly on smaller screens such as the iPhone 8. However, if the user opens the app on an iPhone X or later version, the page appears cut off, making it difficult for the user to understand the information presented.


Solution:

Conduct a user preference test for the three options selected by the team and implement the page based on the results of the test.


Limitations:

Due to a lack of engineers' time, we required a simple solution that could significantly enhance the usability and convenience of the Decision screen.


Trade-off:

Conduct a Guerrilla Preference Test to quickly determine the most impactful version that can be implemented with minimal effort.

AppStore deliverables

AppStore deliverables

To launch the CLOE app on the App Store, we needed logos and visuals of screens that describe the main features of the application.

To launch the CLOE app on the App Store, we needed logos and visuals of screens that describe the main features of the application.

Learnings

Learnings

learning

iOS components can be restrictive, but custom elements are needed to create a visually appealing design.

iOS components can be restrictive, but custom elements are needed to create a visually appealing design.

learning

AI is a powerful tool

AI is a powerful tool

Sasha is flat-out one of the best designers and researchers I had the pleasure to work with. She is a highly talented individual, with a passion for understanding the user's needs, committing immense amount of effort to make sure their pain-points are resolved. Sasha's motivation for solving challenges is contagious, and her ability to find creative solutions (in the flow, in the UI and in any interaction) is remarkable. Sasha has been a core asset of our Joonko car insurance vertical since the beginning and our communication has always been productive and professional while joyful at the same time. Sasha would make an impressive team player in any endeavor she decides to take and truly an enjoyable colleague to work with.

Adrian Cruz

Co-founder and Head of Product at cloe.ai