Tool identification and management using NFC technology
Imagine this: You're a construction worker, knee-deep in a project. You need a specific tool, but it's nowhere to be found. You've searched high and low, wasting precious time. Sound familiar?
ToolLog is a cutting-edge mobile app that leverages NFC (Near-Field Communication) technology to streamline tool management and improve efficiency
Role
Designer
Collaborator
Faith Igho
Year
2024
Here's a short video explaining NFC Tech
How does it work?
It's simple. Each tool gets a special tag. This tag is like a digital ID card, storing information about the tool: its name, type, and even the last time it was used. When you tap your phone to the tag, the app instantly shows you all the details.
Finding lost tools or materials is tricky at large construction sites with many changing workers. NFC allows the builders to identify and book the tools in real-time: tap ”collect” when they start to use the tool as well as tap ”return”, when they return it. When missplaced, they can see where the tool was recently used.
This way also the managers always know where their resourses are and what is the status of of them. If they need to order new tools, they know that, too, without a delay
So, who benefits from ToolLog?
Everyone involved in construction, from the project manager to the site worker. It helps construction companies save time, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. It's like having a digital safety net for your tools.
Product Demo
Designing ToolLog
We started with a thorough understanding of the product requirements document (PRD) provided by the product managers. This outlined the app's core functionalities, target users, and desired outcomes.
As the designer for ToolLog, I worked closely with the development team to ensure that the app's design aligned with technical constraints and capabilities. We collaborated on wireframes, prototypes, and flows, ensuring that the design was not only visually appealing but also feasible to implement. By iterating on the design based on feedback, we were able to deliver a product that effectively solved the problem of tool management on construction sites.
Designs
HOME
STATUS LABEL SHOWING AVAILABILITY OF TOOL
TIME OF CHECKOUT / RETURN
SORT TOOL HISTORY
HOME
HOME
SEARCH FOR TOOLS BY NAME OR CATEGORY
HOME
View tool list (every tool with an active nfc tag)
instantly retrieve and display the tool’s information, including its status and availability.
Register a new tool in the system by scanning its NFC tag and storing its details for future tracking.
HOME
TOOL DESCRIPTION & HOW TO USE TOOL
TOOL IMAGE FOR RECOGNITION
Here's a short video explaining NFC Tech
It's simple. Each tool gets a special tag. This tag is like a digital ID card, storing information about the tool: its name, type, and even the last time it was used. When you tap your phone to the tag, the app instantly shows you all the details.
Finding lost tools or materials is tricky at large construction sites with many changing workers. NFC allows the builders to identify and book the tools in real-time: tap ”collect” when they start to use the tool as well as tap ”return”, when they return it. When missplaced, they can see where the tool was recently used.
How does it work?
This way also the managers always know where their resourses are and what is the status of of them. If they need to order new tools, they know that, too, without a delay
So, who benefits from ToolLog?
Everyone involved in construction, from the project manager to the site worker. It helps construction companies save time, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. It's like having a digital safety net for your tools.
Product Demo
Designing ToolLog
We started with a thorough understanding of the product requirements document (PRD) provided by the product managers. This outlined the app's core functionalities, target users, and desired outcomes.
As the designer for ToolLog, I worked closely with the development team to ensure that the app's design aligned with technical constraints and capabilities. We collaborated on wireframes, prototypes, and flows, ensuring that the design was not only visually appealing but also feasible to implement. By iterating on the design based on feedback, we were able to deliver a product that effectively solved the problem of tool management on construction sites.
Designs
HOME
STATUS LABEL SHOWING AVAILABILITY OF TOOL
TIME OF CHECKOUT / RETURN
SORT TOOL HISTORY
HOME
HOME
SEARCH FOR TOOLS BY NAME OR CATEGORY
HOME
View tool list (every tool with an active nfc tag)
instantly retrieve and display the tool’s information, including its status and availability.
Register a new tool in the system by scanning its NFC tag and storing its details for future tracking.
HOME
TOOL DESCRIPTION & HOW TO USE TOOL
TOOL IMAGE FOR RECOGNITION
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Munacreatesux, All rights reserved.
Designed and built by me
© 2025
Munacreatesux, All rights reserved.
Designed and built by me
© 2025
Munacreatesux, All rights reserved.
Here's a short video explaining NFC Tech
It's simple. Each tool gets a special tag. This tag is like a digital ID card, storing information about the tool: its name, type, and even the last time it was used. When you tap your phone to the tag, the app instantly shows you all the details.
Finding lost tools or materials is tricky at large construction sites with many changing workers. NFC allows the builders to identify and book the tools in real-time: tap ”collect” when they start to use the tool as well as tap ”return”, when they return it. When missplaced, they can see where the tool was recently used.
How does it work?
This way also the managers always know where their resourses are and what is the status of of them. If they need to order new tools, they know that, too, without a delay
So, who benefits from ToolLog?
Everyone involved in construction, from the project manager to the site worker. It helps construction companies save time, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. It's like having a digital safety net for your tools.
Product Demo
Designing ToolLog
We started with a thorough understanding of the product requirements document (PRD) provided by the product managers. This outlined the app's core functionalities, target users, and desired outcomes.
As the designer for ToolLog, I worked closely with the development team to ensure that the app's design aligned with technical constraints and capabilities. We collaborated on wireframes, prototypes, and flows, ensuring that the design was not only visually appealing but also feasible to implement. By iterating on the design based on feedback, we were able to deliver a product that effectively solved the problem of tool management on construction sites.
Designs
HOME
STATUS LABEL SHOWING AVAILABILITY OF TOOL
TIME OF CHECKOUT / RETURN
SORT TOOL HISTORY
HOME
HOME
SEARCH FOR TOOLS BY NAME OR CATEGORY
HOME
View tool list (every tool with an active nfc tag)
instantly retrieve and display the tool’s information, including its status and availability.
Register a new tool in the system by scanning its NFC tag and storing its details for future tracking.
HOME
TOOL DESCRIPTION & HOW TO USE TOOL
TOOL IMAGE FOR RECOGNITION
Tool identification and management using NFC technology
Imagine this: You're a construction worker, knee-deep in a project. You need a specific tool, but it's nowhere to be found. You've searched high and low, wasting precious time. Sound familiar?
ToolLog is a cutting-edge mobile app that leverages NFC (Near-Field Communication) technology to streamline tool management and improve efficiency
Role
Designer
Collaborator
Faith Igho
Year
2024