Development of android application for charity management using design thinking approach method

Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: esa.pramudheva.2105336@students.um.ac.id

Abstract

Charity management is a critical aspect of supporting the sustainability and effectiveness of charitable organizations. In today’s digital era, mobile application development has become a relevant solution to increase efficiency and involvement in charitable activities. This research aims to design and develop an innovative Android application for charity management by applying the Design Thinking approach method. The Design Thinking approach method is used as a framework to better understand user needs and design intuitive, user-focused solutions. This process includes four main pillar stages: empathy, definition, ideation, and implementation. By deeply understanding the needs and challenges faced by charitable organizations and donors, the app is designed to provide a satisfying and effective experience. The app provides features like donation tracking, charity project management, real-time notifications, and transparent reports. The user-friendly and intuitive interface design ensures that users from various backgrounds can easily access and use this application. Apart from that, the integration of the latest technology such as artificial intelligence for data analysis and prediction of donation trends is also an integral part of this application. Prototype testing results show that this application is able to increase charity management efficiency, provide a positive user experience, and increase donor participation levels. Thus, it is hoped that the development of this Android application can make a positive contribution to the world of charity, create a greater social impact, and provide innovative solutions in technology-based charity management.