Vierbeiner

Chronically overcrowded animal shelters are a growing challenge for welfare organizations across the country. At the same time, the largely unregulated online trade in pets continues to cause real harm, to the animals, and to the system meant to protect them.

Commissioned by Qualipet Digital AG as a final thesis project, the brief was to concept a national placement platform that would connect shelters with potential adopters more effectively. The entire UX process was covered, from research and ideation through to prototyping and testing, developed independently and awarded top marks upon completion.

The result is Vierbeiner: a platform that simplifies the search for a new pet, reduces costs and effort for animal shelters, and gives Qualipet a meaningful social presence with real reach.