Detroit Connect

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BUSINESS PROBLEM

The successful Detroit Connect app was bringing business value, but iOS users has a better experience than those using Android devices.

“My interaction with Metal Toad spanned multiple years and a number of different stakeholders. At every point, Metal Toad stayed true to the values and character we had come to expect of them. Hard-working and solution-oriented - Metal Toad consistently delivered.”

CONNECTIVITY PRODUCT STRATEGY MANAGER Lauren Murphree
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION

Metal Toad relied on our animation and prototyping skills to improve the UX and polish the Android app with micro animations, leveraging Android’s Material Design best practices.

IMPACT

The Detroit Connect app is now recognizable and more usable on Android devices, adding value for users regardless of the OS they use.

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