Designed to enhance decision-making in co-ops and similar organizations.
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TL;DR â I researched how cooperatives actually make decisions: desk research into co-op business models, a competitor analysis of six governance tools, potential-user segmentation, and an expert interview with a UX researcher from the cooperative economy. Those findings became CoopVota, a prototype resolution system where discussion has its own stage before voting, and where every member can see where a decision stands.
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CoopVota â the proposal, discussion and voting flow in the finished prototype.
| Client / Business owner | Realize Solution |
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| Industry | Cooperatives (co-ops) |
| My role | UX Researcher and UX Designer |
| Project | Research Cooperatives and design a prototype for a resolution system that enhances engagement, flexibility, and transparency in the decision-making process for cooperatives. |
| Deliverables | Wireframes and mock-ups for core features, and Presentation. |
| Timeline | 2024 |
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About the client. Realize Solution is a team of strategic thinkers who combine data, research, deep experience, and a network of solvers to design outcome-oriented solutions for organizations with leadership, governance, and strategy challenges.
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Cooperatives (co-ops) and similar organizations often struggle with keeping member trust and engagement because of outdated or inefficient systems for handling resolutions and voting. They say they value member input, but the reality often falls short due to clunky processes and a lack of modern tools.
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Cooperatives and similar organizations struggle with inefficient decision-making, poor resolution management, and low member engagement due to limitations in current tools and a lack of motivation to participate.
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