Kristopher Bumford

Interaction Designer
Product Designer
UX/UI Designer

I'm Kris, an LA-based Interaction and Visual Designer, crafting playful and impactful designs inspired by animation, games, and the richness of human diversity. My passion lies in creating UX/UI experiences that weave together stories and connect people, so let’s connect.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisbumford/https://www.krisbumford.comkris.bumford@gmail.com

My Projects

user interfaces for get 2 steppin on multiple iphone

Get 2 Steppin'

A wayfinding app that helps navigate sidewalks more easily.

Get 2 Steppin'

UX/UI
Product Design
Game Design

Get 2 Steppin is a navigation app designed to assist users in finding the safest and most efficient route on sidewalks by alerting them to any potential hazards or obstacles that may require them to detour or engage in potentially dangerous behavior, such as walking on the street to bypass an obstacle.

user interfaces for get 2 steppin on multiple iphone

Problem

How might we help UCLA students avoid sidewalk hazards and obstacles so that they can get to their destinations in a safe and timely manner?

Insights

Students in the Westwood neighborhood were in need of a solution to help them safely navigate around hazards and obstacles while walking, in order to avoid putting themselves in potentially dangerous situations or increasing the length of their commute.

Enables users to view any hazards or obstacles on the sidewalk in relation to their current location and to navigate to their destination while avoiding those hazards
Enables users to view any hazards or obstacles on the sidewalk in relation to their current location and to navigate to their destination while avoiding those hazards
Allows users to inform other users and city officials about hazards in the area. When a user reports a hazard and it is cleared, they receive rewards for their contributions.
Allows users to inform other users and city officials about hazards in the area. When a user reports a hazard and it is cleared, they receive rewards for their contributions.
Enables users to view any hazards or obstacles on the sidewalk in relation to their current location and to navigate to their destination while avoiding those hazards
Enables users to view any hazards or obstacles on the sidewalk in relation to their current location and to navigate to their destination while avoiding those hazards
Allows users to inform other users and city officials about hazards in the area. When a user reports a hazard and it is cleared, they receive rewards for their contributions.
Allows users to inform other users and city officials about hazards in the area. When a user reports a hazard and it is cleared, they receive rewards for their contributions.
Enables users to view any hazards or obstacles on the sidewalk in relation to their current location and to navigate to their destination while avoiding those hazards
Enables users to view any hazards or obstacles on the sidewalk in relation to their current location and to navigate to their destination while avoiding those hazards

Solution

Get 2 Steppin' is a navigation app designed with UCLA students in mind. To helping them navigate the sidewalks more efficiently in the Westwood neighborhood. The app allows users to report, view, and clear hazards on the sidewalks in a gamified manner, rewarding participation with discounts at local businesses. It also helps users find the quickest and safest route to their destination by focusing on the sidewalks rather than the streets, like most other navigation apps. This app aims to provide students with a more enjoyable, enriching, and safe walking experience in Westwood.

Luggage tag made of up-cycled build board material with a phone showing a photo sharing application

The BFF: A MaCher Collaboration

A versatile eco-friendly luggage tag incorporating a digital travel companion.

The BFF: A MaCher Collaboration

Product Design

An eco-friendly luggage tag made from upcycled billboard materials, The BFF can be worn as a crossbody bag, bringing it out of the closet and onto the streets. Its digital companion feature allows for the sharing of memories, creating a digital heirloom that can be passed down as you wish.

Luggage tag made of up-cycled build board material with a phone showing a photo sharing application

Problem

How can we take a simple luggage tag and craft it in a way that makes it truly circular so that it has a life beyond the closet and incorporating a digital component?

Insights

The team found that durability was a major hurdle. It needed to be something that is resilient to the demands of travel but then also be aesthetically pleasing. We also found that we needed a way to answer the needs of the business and how to increase customer engagement and increase perceived value.

Exploring the concept of "off luggage" with these sketches. Showing the versatility of having a luggage strap that can also be worn as a cross body bag.
Exploring the concept of "off luggage" with these sketches. Showing the versatility of having a luggage strap that can also be worn as a cross body bag.
We looked at multi options when it came to materials. We explored laminated RPET, washable paper (seen here), and pineapple leather. Ultimately we went for up-cycled build board for it durability, aesthetics, and it environmental impact.
We looked at multi options when it came to materials. We explored laminated RPET, washable paper (seen here), and pineapple leather. Ultimately we went for up-cycled build board for it durability, aesthetics, and it environmental impact.
The digital companion not only give you a way to share memories but also serves as a digital passport. Giving another way to show all the places you've traveled. Also, a way to gain points/coupon with your respected airline.
The digital companion not only give you a way to share memories but also serves as a digital passport. Giving another way to show all the places you've traveled. Also, a way to gain points/coupon with your respected airline.
Exploring the concept of "off luggage" with these sketches. Showing the versatility of having a luggage strap that can also be worn as a cross body bag.
Exploring the concept of "off luggage" with these sketches. Showing the versatility of having a luggage strap that can also be worn as a cross body bag.
We looked at multi options when it came to materials. We explored laminated RPET, washable paper (seen here), and pineapple leather. Ultimately we went for up-cycled build board for it durability, aesthetics, and it environmental impact.
We looked at multi options when it came to materials. We explored laminated RPET, washable paper (seen here), and pineapple leather. Ultimately we went for up-cycled build board for it durability, aesthetics, and it environmental impact.
Exploring the concept of "off luggage" with these sketches. Showing the versatility of having a luggage strap that can also be worn as a cross body bag.
Exploring the concept of "off luggage" with these sketches. Showing the versatility of having a luggage strap that can also be worn as a cross body bag.

Solution

A three-in-one luggage strap made of up-cycled billboard called the BFF. It can be split into two luggage straps for you and a bestie. Also, with its built in pocket, you can take it off luggage and wear it as a cross body bag for carrying your things. Making great from travel but also great for when you need a small bag at home. The BFF also includes an NFC chip for linking you to it digital companion: a photo album filled with images from your journeys. Part of the experience is having the option to pass on the BFF to your BFF, so they can contribute to the album. That way it could contain a lifetime of memories from all over the world.

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