Transgender App

[AllisontheGoddess]

Hello everyone, currently I'm interning at a mobile application development company and this time around I have the freedom to create whatever type of app I want. I was thinking of making something geared towards the Transgender community. Please send me some ideas on what you would like to see! I really would like to do something nice for my sisters. It would be extra nice if it could help those outside of this website as well (people who haven't had the benefit of joining this site yet!) PLEASE SEND ME IDEAS!

Just for some more info:

• I am allowed to create a team of 5 out of the department
• Starting Monday July 15, 2013 we will have until August 2, 2013 (2 weeks) to complete our task
• I've been chosen to supervise the production of this app so I have creative control over over the project
• App Write Up is due Friday July 12,2013

I'll be checking this thread constantly until then and let everyone know what type of app we'll be creating!

PLEASE SEND ME YOUR THOUGHTS EVERYONE! THANKS!

[DianeDeBris]

Hi Allison - how about an app that will let us know, when we're thinking of going to X city, what venues, clubs, restaurants, etc, are known to be TG-friendly (and which are not, so we can avoid supporting them)?

[Alexis.j]

Mmm, yeah, an app to let us know what shops/restaurants etc are TG friendly, and worldwide please!!!!!! It must be easy for anybody to register/rate a new location, and include a 5 star rating...

[Jenny Gurl]

An option to leave reviews would be nice too, of course Android compatible.

[Catherine Hopkins]

Clothing size converter - both international and M2F and F2M?

[Deedee Skyblue]

Don't know if it exists already. A database for pictures of the clothes we own. Metadata includes type (top, dress, jewelry, shoes, tights, skirt, etc), main color, and a list of the other clothes already in the database that it goes with. With a display screen, so you can view an outfit. A random selector that stars with nothing more than a request to 'show me an outfit' plus a browser that allows you to select an item to start with (a skirt, for example) and then you say 'show me an outfit that goes with this skirt'. The outfit display would be in order from top to bottom, and you can change each item individually by browsing, or randomly by telling the app 'I like the rest of the outfit, but show me a different pair of shoes'.

Deedee

[Jolene Robertson]

How about a makeover app, I know they exist on the web but it would be cool to have and everyone could use it. I like the others too, just trying to think of something different.
Good Luck and keep us posted.

[ninadiva]

How about a face similarity app so we can best compare our faces with those of celebrities or models so that we may emulate the facial looks that best suit us. I have often searched the net but not found anything remotely like that, except makeover sites that do not really achieve this. Obviously it would require a large database of known faces. Just a thought, but it would be awesome !

[AllisontheGoddess]

Im really enjoying these suggestions and believe me you're getting my little gears turning--KEEP EM COMIN!!!

[Leah Lynn]

Along with friendly places, perhaps a listing of entertainment at these places? T-girl nights, karaoke, etc.

Leah

[Aly Cat]

How about an app that lets you see others in the area and communicate with them. NOT in a dating scene/format, but in a networking format. Like, i would love to know who else locally in my area is transgendered and what their interests/hobbies are. It would be a great way to socialize and set up events or get togethers. The main thing to focus on though would be a format that didnt allow for it to evolve into a dating site. Like for gettogethers, maybe only allow public locations for meeting places and yoi could incorporate the LGBT friendly stores/restaurants and rate them etc. That way it not only lets you know what places are safe, but also unites the community. Just a thought. It might just cause more people to come out of the closet knowing that they have some easy to find support.

Call it Translocation Network :)

[Brooklyn]

Something that organized my girl-night photos, T-friends, where we hang out (sort of like a private Instagram) would be cool. Many of us don't get to dress up and go out more than a few times per month, so those opportunities to be ourselves and the memories we create are special.

[Genny B]

This app would need a button to take you to your phone book or the like quickly also in case you were using the App at the wrong time and place and someone you don't want to know your business walks up to you.

[Stark]

I would love to see a GOOD app that allows users to input where to find gender-neutral ("family") restrooms in all sorts of places. Ideally, it would even enable diagrams or descriptions for large venues such as airports. There was one called TranSquat but it was so buggy it was useless. :( These can literally be lifesavers. I'm in that awkward in-between-looking phase and it makes a huge difference for me to be able to find one of those instead of having to decide which gendered room is safer.

[AmyGaleRT]

This app would need a button to take you to your phone book or the like quickly also in case you were using the App at the wrong time and place and someone you don't want to know your business walks up to you.

Oh, I'd just hit the "Home" button right quick, Genny. :)

Allison, is this app going to be iOS, Android, or both? I'm hoping for iOS...

- Amy

[Deedee Skyblue]

Allison, if you propose an app that has a lot of appeal GGs, rather than just CDs, I think you will be more likely to get approval. After all, your company wants to make money.

Deedee

[meganmartin]

Allison,

I agree finding trans friendly places in cities you are not familar with would be handy.
SOunds like a great idea do keep us posted on the process

[Jan Michell Collins]

How about one for make up,, for first timers ,, some thing like you can take a pic of your face and it will give ideas on what to start with. How to do eyes, checks, and lips all based on skin, size and shape of your face.
Some thing like that would be cool for wigs too lol !!! I guess I'm asking to much lol . Thanks for listening.

[Jan Michell Collins]

All most forgot to ad skin color I think that's the most important part .

[mikiSJ]

Allison

I think the suggestions for a TG friendly list would be the best from a marketing view. You would need some sort of crawler to find the list and how to monetize is up to you but there could be two revenue streams - app sales and list inclusion.

[suchacutie]

A list of makeover services would be terrific and I agree with the idea of leaving comments! TG friendly cruises/tours would be great too. Thanks!

[JenniferR771]

I love Deedee's outfit selector. A database and photos of your wardrobe and suggestions for what goes with what, (and what hairdo or color). Also it should include an age (tenny bopper to dowager--accept or choose one for today). And select venue--rock concert? Opera? Shopping? Wedding? And automatic weather of course. Hot? Cool? Rain? Snow? Too windy for long hair? Terrain for shoes--no heels on grass or gravel. You would need a personal score as to hell-walking ability--I mean heel-walking ability, (and perhaps a high heel stamina score--2 hours, 6 hours?)

And be sure to include a "funkiness factor" The number or art studios, galleries and museums divided by the miles from the phones location.

And...include the "swish factor"...the number of gay bars listed in the phone book divided by the square root of the time required to arrive at said bars from the phone's current location.

And the ap should include a conservative/liberal factor. Say San Francisco would have a much higher score than San Diego. New York higher than Birmingham.

[Vickie_CDTV]

There is already a mobile-friendly version of safe2pee.org for finding safe restrooms. They actually had an app in beta if I remember right, but it was never finished.
http://safe2pee.org/new/mobile/

Actually, an app that would allow users to download their database and view it locally (in case their site goes down, or one is in an area without cell coverage or whatever) would be handy.

[MarinaKirax]

Some social networking capability - if you follow a friends facebook, or tumblr page, for instance - just notifications, etc.
I would suggest a settings option to have a different name and icon badge for the app - so you can carry your phone around, and the app appears to be something different, and has a sign in screen. No chance of getting caught.

[JenniferR771]

Miki's idea is wonderful. Suppose you chose a skirt and a pair of cute shoes. And then specified an event and the app discovered the weather and funky or conservative style trends of the zip code you are in. Say a wedding in Austin...the app would choose big hair, an artsy sense of style and no pantyhose, (too hot).
And...THEN...Kohl's would suggest a top to go with the skirt plus some accessories such as earrings, purse, red nails, bangles and necklace. And...naturally...quote the price and show the location of the nearest Kohl's store to have the top and so forth in your size. They would pay a revenue stream for the privilege, of course. Perfect for women, too.

[Emogene]

How about a database on state and local laws that are trans friendly so as to take some the angst out of travel (or more to the point a good, safe time while in a given locale).

[Beverley Sims]

I would keep it transgender and not have a cross dressing component.
Something that lists resources and information for those wanting to transition.
You have to be mindful that you do not need to weird out five team members, especially if you are looking for permanent employment.
I personally would pick on something gimmicky and popular if working as an intern.
Your thoughts are admirable but are they practical at this stage?