As the primary step in the design process, I analyzed a few competitive resources in order to gain a deeper insight into the industry landscape - examining apps or websites that offered valuable features, as well as resources accessible to students in the current locale.

While looking into these applications that aligned with my app objectives, I found a spectrum of strengths and weaknesses inherent to each. The main observation was the absence of a cohesive sense of community within most existing applications, specifically in their limited reach and smaller-scale engagements. Recognizing this gap, I found an opportunity to carve out a niche where users could delve deeper into art within their local community through a more user friendly navigation platform. This platform would not only encourage learning about art but also streamline navigation to these local art spaces, fostering a stronger sense of connection and engagement with users.