Overview

With the rise of urban temperatures and UV levels due to global warming, walking under direct sunlight has become a growing concern — especially for commuters and people with sensitive skin.

How might we help people avoid excessive UV exposure during everyday walks, while making their journey more comfortable and engaging?

Overview

With the rise of urban temperatures and UV levels due to global warming, walking under direct sunlight has become a growing concern — especially for commuters and people with sensitive skin.

How might we help people avoid excessive UV exposure during everyday walks, while making their journey more comfortable and engaging?

Why this matters

Why this matters

Why this matters

Research & Insight

Research & Insight

Research & Insight

Design & Process

Design & Process

How it work

Key functions

Live UV Map

Get real-time UV index updates wherever you are.

UV Mapper monitors local conditions and highlights hotspots, helping you plan your walk when the sun is strongest — or avoid it altogether.

Get real-time UV index updates wherever you are.

UV Mapper monitors local conditions and highlights hotspots, helping you plan your walk when the sun is strongest — or avoid it altogether.

Shade-Based Navigation

Not just the shortest path — the smartest one.
Our algorithm finds walking routes based on building shadows, tree coverage, and underground access, keeping you in the shade from point A to B.

Not just the shortest path — the smartest one.
Our algorithm finds walking routes based on building shadows, tree coverage, and underground access, keeping you in the shade from point A to B.

AR Guidiance

See your shade route come to life.
With AR navigation, UV Mapper overlays live directions and shaded areas directly on your surroundings, helping you stay on track — and out of the sun.

See your shade route come to life.
With AR navigation, UV Mapper overlays live directions and shaded areas directly on your surroundings, helping you stay on track — and out of the sun.

Award

Award