Empowering Campground Visitors: A Self-Service Booking Redesign

The Kiosk Application aimed to reduce campground front desk wait times by encouraging self-service bookings. Through user-centered design, the platform was optimized for accessibility, usability, and efficiency.

45%

Increase in kiosk usage

50%

Faster onboarding

30%

Improvement in booking accuracy

Empowering Campground Visitors: A Self-Service Booking Redesign

The Kiosk Application aimed to reduce campground front desk wait times by encouraging self-service bookings. Through user-centered design, the platform was optimized for accessibility, usability, and efficiency.

45%

Increase in kiosk usage

50%

Faster onboarding

30%

Improvement in booking accuracy

Empowering Campground Visitors: A Self-Service Booking Redesign

The Kiosk Application aimed to reduce campground front desk wait times by encouraging self-service bookings. Through user-centered design, the platform was optimized for accessibility, usability, and efficiency.

45%

Increase in kiosk usage

50%

Faster onboarding

30%

Improvement in booking accuracy

Category

B2C

What I worked on

UI/UX, User Interviews, User Testing, Wireframes, Interactive prototypes, High-fidelity

Team

Project Manager, Sales, Marketing, Developers, Testers

Tools

Figma, FigJam, Usertesting.com

Challenge

Overcoming Barriers to Adoption: A Kiosk Redesign

Low adoption rates plagued the kiosk system, as users preferred front desk assistance. Navigation difficulties, accessibility issues, and mandatory login requirements discouraged self-service use, creating inefficiencies.

Complex Navigation:

Users struggled to locate campsites, causing frustration.

Poor Accessibility:

ADA non-compliance excluded users with disabilities.

Mandatory Login:

Password dependency slowed the booking process.

Unclear Filters:

Ineffective filtering options made campsite selection difficult.

Confusing Visual Hierarchy:

Poor design led to user errors and inefficiencies.

High Front Desk Dependence:

Low kiosk adoption overwhelmed staff with manual bookings.

Research and Discovery

Understanding Users: Insights that Shaped the Redesign

We conducted surveys, interviews, and usability testing to uncover why users avoided the kiosks. Competitor analysis revealed opportunities for simplifying the user flow and improving accessibility.

Filter Complexity:

Users struggled to identify suitable campsites quickly.

Filter Complexity:

Users struggled to identify suitable campsites quickly.

Filter Complexity:

Users struggled to identify suitable campsites quickly.

Login Requirement:

Logging in before booking deterred repeat users.

Login Requirement:

Logging in before booking deterred repeat users.

Login Requirement:

Logging in before booking deterred repeat users.

Inaccessible Design:

The interface was hard to read and interact with.

Inaccessible Design:

The interface was hard to read and interact with.

Inaccessible Design:

The interface was hard to read and interact with.

Audience Variability:

Visitors ranged from first-timers like Lisa to frequent campers like Jim.

Audience Variability:

Visitors ranged from first-timers like Lisa to frequent campers like Jim.

Audience Variability:

Visitors ranged from first-timers like Lisa to frequent campers like Jim.

Competitor Features:

Successful kiosks offered guest checkouts and simplified filters.

Competitor Features:

Successful kiosks offered guest checkouts and simplified filters.

Competitor Features:

Successful kiosks offered guest checkouts and simplified filters.

Visual Gaps:

Low kiosk adoption overwhelmed staff with manual bookings.

Visual Gaps:

Low kiosk adoption overwhelmed staff with manual bookings.

Visual Gaps:

Low kiosk adoption overwhelmed staff with manual bookings.

How Personas Guided Decisions

We created personas like Lisa (First-Time Camper), who needed a guided experience, and Jim (Frequent Camper), who valued efficiency. These personas helped balance simplicity for new users with speed for experienced ones.

How Might We
How might we simplify filters to help users find campsites efficiently?
How might we simplify filters to help users find campsites efficiently?
How might we simplify filters to help users find campsites efficiently?
How might we improve accessibility for diverse audiences?
How might we improve accessibility for diverse audiences?
How might we improve accessibility for diverse audiences?
How might we make booking faster and more intuitive for all users?
How might we make booking faster and more intuitive for all users?
How might we make booking faster and more intuitive for all users?
Ideation & Strategy

Bridging Needs with Solutions: Strategic Ideation

We used Brainwriting and SCAMPER techniques to address user pain points. Ideas prioritized reducing friction in bookings, improving accessibility, and simplifying navigation.

Proposed Features
Simplified Filters:

Allowed users to sort by site type, RV compatibility, and accessibility.

Simplified Filters:

Allowed users to sort by site type, RV compatibility, and accessibility.

Simplified Filters:

Allowed users to sort by site type, RV compatibility, and accessibility.

Guest Checkout:

Enabled faster bookings without mandatory logins.

Guest Checkout:

Enabled faster bookings without mandatory logins.

Guest Checkout:

Enabled faster bookings without mandatory logins.

Accessibility Toggle:

Added options for larger text and wheelchair-friendly sites.

Accessibility Toggle:

Added options for larger text and wheelchair-friendly sites.

Accessibility Toggle:

Added options for larger text and wheelchair-friendly sites.

Dashboard Redesign:

Provided clear entry points for passes, tickets, and reservations.

Dashboard Redesign:

Provided clear entry points for passes, tickets, and reservations.

Dashboard Redesign:

Provided clear entry points for passes, tickets, and reservations.

Responsive Touch Targets:

Improved usability for users with motor impairments.

Responsive Touch Targets:

Improved usability for users with motor impairments.

Responsive Touch Targets:

Improved usability for users with motor impairments.

Enhanced Visual Hierarchy:

Created a clean layout for better readability.

Enhanced Visual Hierarchy:

Created a clean layout for better readability.

Enhanced Visual Hierarchy:

Created a clean layout for better readability.

Design

Crafting an Accessible, Intuitive Interface

I led the design process, creating wireframes, prototypes, and a scalable design system. Rigorous user testing refined the platform for accessibility, usability, and consistency across devices.

Wireframing and Prototyping

Using Figma, I iteratively developed:

Low-Fidelity Wireframes:

Outlined core user flows, emphasizing ease of navigation.

Interactive Prototypes:

Allowed users to test features like filters and guest checkout early.

Key Features

Key Features

Key Features

Evaluation

Measuring Success: The Impact of the Redesign

The redesigned kiosk application boosted adoption and efficiency. Simplified navigation, accessibility enhancements, and faster checkouts empowered users, reducing dependency on front desk staff.

  • 45%

Increase in kiosk usage

  • 45%

Increase in kiosk usage

  • 45%

Increase in kiosk usage

  • 50%

Faster onboarding

  • 50%

Faster onboarding

  • 50%

Faster onboarding

  • 30%

Improvement in booking accuracy

  • 30%

Improvement in booking accuracy

  • 30%

Improvement in booking accuracy

The Takeaway

This project highlighted the importance of designing for diverse users. I learned that combining accessibility with intuitive workflows creates scalable, user-friendly solutions. Future iterations could leverage AI for personalized recommendations.

Disclaimer

©2025 imkunal | Made with ♥ from Ontario, Canada.

©2025 imkunal | Made with ♥ from Ontario, Canada.

©2025 imkunal | Made with ♥ from Ontario, Canada.