Taiwan Taxi App Redesign Case Study

Rebranding strategy and mobile app interface redesign for the largest ride share company in Taiwan.

Taiwan Taxi is the largest and oldest transportation brand in the country. We conducted market surveys and user interviews that validates the need to establish a better and clearer brand image.

Our team developed a fresh visual identity and design system for Taiwan Taxi's mobile app and marketing campaign.

MY ROLE

Product & UI Designer

DURATION

12 weeks
(2022 April - July)

TEAM

Project Manager x1
Visual Design Lead x1
Product & UI Designer (Me)

Deliverables

Design System
Prototype
Animation

Taiwan Taxi app UI components on a yellow backgroundAnimated Taiwan Taxi logo redesign
Taiwan Taxi component showcase across app screens

Context

Taiwan Taxi, the largest taxi corporation in the country, has undergone a major shift from a phone-call-based service tailored to users above 50 to an app-driven platform for all, since 2011.

As the mobility market evolves, the company faces increasing competition from global players like Uber and Line Taxi, as well as emerging domestic brands such as Yoxi. Taiwan Taxi needs to undergo a strategic rebranding to enhance its digital presence, customer experience, and competitive edge in the rapidly changing transportation landscape.

Challenge

Taiwan Taxi holds substantial advantages in service quality and nationwide scale, but faces a critical challenge: competitors with sharper branding and stronger digital experiences are rapidly capturing the younger market.

Without a refreshed identity and improved app experience, Taiwan Taxi risks losing resonance with younger, tech-savvy riders.

Research

Competitive Analysis

Competitive analysis table comparing Taiwan Taxi with ride-hailing competitors

Qualitative data - Interview

We conducted 10 interviews to understand the user experience and brand perception among groups of different age and loyalty level.

Quantitative data - Surveys

We collected 360+ survey replies to learn about
1. Brand perception among different generations
2. User experience and service pain points, and
3. Reasons that drove users to other competing brands.

User persona: Yuan Tung Lee, a 27-year-old marketing specialist who rides once or twice a week

Research Key Insights

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Strong Service, Outdated Brand Perception

Users recognize Taiwan Taxi’s service quality, but consider the brand image outdated, especially among younger users.

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UI and Visual Identity Misalignment

App users struggle to associate the App UI’s color and design with Taiwan Taxi’s logo and branding guidelines.

With early improvements on visual identity, user experience, and app interface design,
Taiwan Taxi can continue to dominant the market and win over young audience who are turning their heads to other brands right now.

From Insight to Design Goals

Redefining Branding feel

Redesign a visual identity that aligns with Taiwan Taxi's top-tier service as a leading professional and innovative ride company.

Establishing UI design system

Establish a new interface design system that enhances the consistency of on and offline services, and to improve the App's usability and enjoyability.

    Brand mood board with the keywords Professional, Advanced, and Reliable
    Original Taiwan Taxi 55688 logoOriginal Taiwan Taxi color palette

    Before

    Logo has too many color. Hierarchy and functions are undefined. The colors does not connect with core brand value.

    Original Taiwan Taxi logo with wordmarkNew Taiwan Taxi color palette

    New

    Prioritizing yellow and blue as logo color, enhanced luminance for assistive colors to instill energetic feel. These colors are also optimized for digital use and accessibility tested.

    Redesigned Taiwan Taxi logo variations

    Digital Interface Design Goals

    The app interface goal is to extend the brand identity and establish a digital use system for the first time.
    With a cleaner and more organized visual hierarchy, existing information can be displayed better, enhancing usability and enjoyability.

    Before and after: ride booking screenBefore and after: car type selection screenBefore and after: ride status screenBefore and after: home screen and service listingsDesign system components: buttonsDesign system components: cards and listsLogo construction grid and icon guidelinesTaiwan Taxi app icon setTypography system using Source Han Sans and InterColor system for the Taiwan Taxi app

    Reflection

    This brand redesign is my first attempt to build iconography and digital design system. The less focus on the UX and information architecture is deliberate, but the constraint poses a challenge when reorganizing the layout of the current interface without proper usability study.