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Tide Sync
A lightweight SwiftUI app designed to help users check real-time and forecasted tide data for coastal locations worldwide. Created to bring clean, accessible tide information to travelers, surfers, and coastal residents.
A lightweight SwiftUI app designed to help users check real-time and forecasted tide data for coastal locations worldwide. Created to bring clean, accessible tide information to travelers, surfers, and coastal residents.
Problem Discovery
Problem Discovery
Problem Discovery
Many tide-tracking apps are outdated, cluttered, or lack global reach. TideSync solves this by offering a modern, location-based tide viewer with intuitive interactions and minimal visual noise.
Many tide-tracking apps are outdated, cluttered, or lack global reach. TideSync solves this by offering a modern, location-based tide viewer with intuitive interactions and minimal visual noise.
User Research
User Research
User Research
Insights were gathered from frequent beachgoers, surfers, and sailors. Users wanted a quick-glance tide overview, offline access, and a clean, legible interface with sunrise/sunset context.
Insights were gathered from frequent beachgoers, surfers, and sailors. Users wanted a quick-glance tide overview, offline access, and a clean, legible interface with sunrise/sunset context.
Wireframing
Wireframing
Wireframing
Low-fidelity sketches were created to structure the flow: welcome → location selection → tide overview → detailed graphs. Iterated quickly in Figma before coding.
Low-fidelity sketches were created to structure the flow: welcome → location selection → tide overview → detailed graphs. Iterated quickly in Figma before coding.
Visual Design
Visual Design
Visual Design
Glassmorphism, blur effects, and adaptive color schemes were used for a modern aesthetic. Icons, spacing, and typography were fine-tuned for clarity and hierarchy.
Glassmorphism, blur effects, and adaptive color schemes were used for a modern aesthetic. Icons, spacing, and typography were fine-tuned for clarity and hierarchy.
Prototyping
Prototyping
Prototyping
SwiftUI was used to build interactive screens, with modular views like tide graphs, station cards, and error/retry states. A dynamic welcome screen sets the tone.
SwiftUI was used to build interactive screens, with modular views like tide graphs, station cards, and error/retry states. A dynamic welcome screen sets the tone.
Development
Development
Development
The app uses Core Location for geolocation, MapKit for search, and a custom API service to fetch tide data. The architecture supports real-time updates, date filtering, and graceful error handling.
The app uses Core Location for geolocation, MapKit for search, and a custom API service to fetch tide data. The architecture supports real-time updates, date filtering, and graceful error handling.
Testing
Testing
Testing
Tested across devices, themes (dark/light), and edge cases like no data or API errors. Simulated various geolocations to ensure reliable station selection and UI response.
Tested across devices, themes (dark/light), and edge cases like no data or API errors. Simulated various geolocations to ensure reliable station selection and UI response.
Outcome
Outcome
Outcome
TideSync delivers a smooth and reliable user experience for exploring global tide conditions. It balances performance, clarity, and visual appeal, making tide info feel effortless.
TideSync delivers a smooth and reliable user experience for exploring global tide conditions. It balances performance, clarity, and visual appeal, making tide info feel effortless.
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