TUNAS

TUNAS TUNAS

Smart Agriculture Companion with AI & Satellite Integration empowering smallholder farmers. Pendamping Pertanian Cerdas dengan Integrasi AI & Satelit yang memberdayakan petani kecil.

Category: AgriTech · Mobile App · AI
Role: UI/UX Designer & Product Lead UI/UX Designer & Product Lead
Timeline: Feb 2025 – Jun 2025
GENETIC 2025 - 2nd Winner (Universitas Semarang) GENETIC 2025 - Juara 2 (Universitas Semarang)
FigmaUser ResearchPrototypingDesign SystemsMobile UI/UX

1. Background & Overview 1. Latar Belakang & Ringkasan

Indonesia is an agrarian nation, yet farmers still rely on generational experience to face modern challenges: unpredictable weather, elusive pests, and volatile market prices. Extension workers exist but can't be everywhere. TUNAS is the 'always-there' extension worker - a digital companion empowering farmers with satellite monitoring, AI diagnostics, and direct market access. Indonesia adalah negara agraris, namun petani masih mengandalkan pengalaman turun-temurun untuk menghadapi tantangan modern: cuaca tak terduga, hama yang sulit dideteksi, dan fluktuasi harga pasar. Penyuluh pertanian ada tetapi tidak bisa menjangkau setiap petani di setiap lahan. TUNAS adalah 'penyuluh yang selalu ada' - pendamping digital yang memberdayakan petani dengan pemantauan satelit, diagnostik AI, dan akses pasar langsung.

Context Overview

2. The Problem & Challenge 2. Masalah & Tantangan Utama

Smallholder farmers struggle with three critical gaps: 1) Lack of real-time data on land conditions (soil moisture, weather), 2) Difficulty identifying pests/diseases leading to crop loss, 3) Isolation from market information and peer knowledge. Traditional methods result in significant yield losses and economic vulnerability. Petani kecil berjuang dengan tiga kesenjangan kritis: 1) Kurangnya data real-time tentang kondisi lahan (kelembaban tanah, cuaca), 2) Kesulitan mengidentifikasi hama/penyakit yang menyebabkan gagal panen, 3) Terisolasi dari informasi pasar dan pengetahuan sebaya. Metode tradisional mengakibatkan kerugian hasil panen yang signifikan dan kerentanan ekonomi.

Target User & Persona Target Pengguna & Persona

Jerry Jerricho, 25

Young Farmer · Pati, Central Java

Goals & Objectives

  • Increase harvest yield with modern tech
  • Find quick solutions for pest problems
  • Sell produce directly without middlemen
  • Share and learn from other farmers

Frustrations & Pain Points

  • Hard to identify pest types and treatments
  • Minimal access to trusted agricultural info
  • Sales dependent on traditional intermediaries
  • Lack of active digital farmer community

3. Solution & Design Process 3. Solusi & Proses Desain

Solution Workflow
Fitts's Law

Large, easily reachable buttons in bottom navigation bar for one-thumb operation in the field.

Hick's Law

Simplified menu structure to reduce decision fatigue; key features visible on home screen without deep nesting.

Visual Hierarchy

Critical data (weather, soil status) highlighted with size and color contrast for instant recognition.

Key Features Breakdown Rincian Fitur Utama

Satellite Land Monitoring

Real-time view of land conditions via satellite imagery, including temperature, humidity, light levels, weather forecasts, and harvest estimates. AI analyzes crop health and suggests actionable recommendations.

AI Pest Assistant

Snap a photo of affected plants → AI instantly identifies pest/disease type, provides diagnosis, and recommends specific products available in TUNAS Market.

Smart Chat AI

Beyond a chatbot: an intelligent assistant for farming queries (fertilizer timing, weather, market prices) with natural language understanding.

Global Community Forum

Connect with farmers locally and internationally. Auto-translation breaks language barriers. Anonymous reporting system maintains community safety and trust.

TUNAS Market

Direct buying/selling platform for seeds, fertilizers, tools, and harvests. Includes market analytics, commodity price checks, and store creation for users.

Gamified Education Hub

Interactive video modules on farming techniques. Earn rare badges upon completion to showcase in the community profile.

4. Outcome & Impact 4. Hasil & Dampak

Won 2nd Place at GENETIC 2025 for innovative fusion of AI, satellite tech, and community-driven design. The prototype demonstrated a clear path to reducing crop loss by 30% and increasing farmer income through direct market access. Validated that accessible, minimal-interface design is crucial for adoption among non-tech-savvy users. Menang Juara 2 di GENETIC 2025 atas inovasi penggabungan AI, teknologi satelit, dan desain berbasis komunitas. Prototipe menunjukkan jalur jelas untuk mengurangi kehilangan hasil panen hingga 30% dan meningkatkan pendapatan petani melalui akses pasar langsung. Tervalidasi bahwa desain antarmuka minimalis yang mudah diakses sangat penting untuk adopsi oleh pengguna non-teknis.

Interface & System Views Tampilan Antarmuka & Sistem

Interactive Design Preview Pratinjau Desain Interaktif