Diseño de interfaz de un aplicativo móvil sobre recommerce para estudiantes de la Espol

Abstract

This project arises from the problem of accumulation of unused academic materials and the economic difficulty that it represents for students to acquire new supplies. The main purpose is to design a prototype of a recommerce interface based on UX/UI principles that facilitates the circulation of these resources in ESPOL. For the development of the proposal, a mixed research methodology was applied, and tools such as surveys and interviews were used. In addition, case study analyses and usability tests were carried out to structure the visual and functional design of the prototype under a user-centered approach. As a main result, a high acceptance of the mobile application was demonstrated, where the participants validated the ease of managing the publication of articles and the usefulness of the categories to organize the catalog. It was identified that access to an inventory of second-hand materials reduces student spending and optimizes the recovery of accumulated resources. PoliMarket represents an efficient solution that promotes the circular economy and savings within the campus. The application manages to transform excess materials into mutual economic benefits, strengthening responsible consumption and institutional sustainability. Keywords: Recommerce, Circular Economy, UX/UI Design, Student Sustainability