Safe Boda
UX/UI and branding
Hired motorcycles are called bodas in Uganda and are a primary means of transport. Motorcycles accounted for 75% of accidents on the roads (2013 statistics). Motorcycles are the main mode of transportation for people as they are affordable and fast.
Often drivers are untrained and move recklessly on the road. The objective was to create a brand system that reflects caution and safety in movement, as well as increase recognition and inspire trust in the company. Together with the Safe Body team we worked on designing a visual system that conveys a sense of safety and vigilance on the road. Neon orange and reflective silver are highly visible colors that give passengers a feeling of comfort and security as they travel.
The typeface, Bryant, designed by Eric Olson, is open, friendly and consistent. The character set used is slightly edited to have more structure. The logo shows protection in movement from one destination to the next. Numbers on the backs of helmets and motorcycles connect passengers to Safe Boda’s vetted drivers for verification through an app.
The app displays travel costs calculated according to the distance of the journey. This reduces anxiety surrounding the negotiation of exorbitant motorcycle fares. The face, bio, and verification number related to each motorcycle driver, allows passengers to access information upfront about each driver.
Team
Maxime DIeudonné, Alastair Sussock, Katrina Keane, Nathan Siegel (Photographer)