Overview
Any culture. Any language.
Any generation.
Wherever your family evolves,
stay connected to the people
and roots that matter most.
- Industry
- / Family Networking
- Tools
- / Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Premier Pro
- My Role
- / UX/UI Designer
- Year
- / 2026
Diwalco is a digital platform designed to help families record, connect, and preserve their legacy across generations.
It enables users to build dynamic family trees, store memories, and create a structured system for relationships, events, and shared history.
Design Process
Frog's Collective Action Toolkit (CAT)
- CLARIFY YOUR GOAL
- Defining the problem
- Understanding product goals
- Identifying key user needs
- Setting design priorities
- BUILD YOUR GROUP
- Stakeholder discussions
- Team collaboration
- Sharing ideas and perspectives
- Aligning on product goals
- SEEK NEW UNDERSTANDING
- Understanding family behaviours
- Mapping user journeys
- User interviews
- Identifying key pain points
- IMAGINE MORE IDEAS
- Brainstorming feature ideas
- Exploring different user flows
- Sketching early concepts
- Exploring new possibilities
- MAKE SOMETHING REAL
- Creating wireframes
- Designing user interfaces
- Building interactive prototypes
- Testing design concepts
- PLAN FOR ACTION
- Prioritizing features
- Gathering user feedback
- Refining design solutions
- Planning development handoff
Addressing challenges with clarity
Problems and Solutions
Problems
There's no structured digital way to organise family relationships, preserve generational memories, and keep family data and records together in one place.
of people cannot name their great grandparents.
of grandparents identified at least one way they wanted their grandchildren to remember their legacy.
increase in the number of international migrants worldwide over the past 25 years.
Solutions
Diwalco preserves family legacy through a connected digital ecosystem.
Diwalco brings families together in one connected digital ecosystem.
A private space to build family trees, share stories, preserve milestones, and connect with relatives across generations and borders.
Discover your roots. Connect your family. Preserve your legacy.
Tree Structure
We decided to consider the earliest known recorded generation as the first generation, with all subsequent generations numbered accordingly.
App User Flow
Designed a simple and intuitive product that enables users to create family trees, preserve information, send and accept invitations, and organize family events.
Colour & Typography System
Electric Violet
#7760FF
Golden Ochre
#E7AD56
Light Sky Blue
#7760FF
Pastel Pink
#FFBCE2
Pale Pistachio
#D8F2B7
Roboto
Heading
Size
36
Line Height
120%
Title
Size
18
Line Height
120%
Body
Size
16
Line Height
140%
Description
Size
14
Line Height
140%
Strategic Plan
Mobile App
Create, Connect, Invite & Grow Together
Create, connect, and grow your family trees. Easily invite family members to events directly through your family tree.
Grow Your Family Tree
Find and merge people and family trees effortlessly, helping you connect missing branches and grow your family tree with ease.
Every Node Has a Story
Every person and family tree has its own detailed profile, bringing together posts, events, milestones, and important family information. Family admins can add and manage details while creating the tree. Once a person accepts their node, it becomes their personal profile to manage and grow.
Organize Family Events with Ease
Create and manage family events through Diwalco. Invite members directly from your family tree and let them respond whether they’re attending or unable to attend—making event planning and management easier for everyone.
Stay Connected
Message people individually, connect with your family, chat in groups, and communicate with members around family events.
Family Feeds
Discover what’s happening across families—explore family stories, trending traditions, cultural moments, and unique family insights from around the world.
Web Experience
