The Process
The design process began by trying to understand user needs for music streaming services. A scenario-based survey was created to explore user preferences and gaps in existing apps. The survey was distributed via flyers with QR codes around the city, gathering 30 responses. Key findings included the desire for simple navigation to other user profiles, filtering options by genre or activity, and control over privacy settings.
The design process began by trying to understand user needs for music streaming services. A scenario-based survey was created to explore user preferences and gaps in existing apps. The survey was distributed via flyers with QR codes around the city, gathering 30 responses. Key findings included the desire for simple navigation to other user profiles, filtering options by genre or activity, and control over privacy settings.
Moving forward, we created fictional personas and a PACT analysis to further understand user behavior and needs, which helped us visualize different user types and how they might interact with the concept.
Additionally, we held workshops to collaborate with other designers. These sessions involved brainstorming, sketching ideas, and discussing potential features, such as matching users based on shared music tastes and allowing them to create collaborative playlists. This research helped us shape the early stages of the design process.
As the design process progressed, we created a detailed flowchart to map out how users would navigate the app. This visual representation helped
us organize features and interactions in a clear way. Throughout this phase, we stayed in continuous dialogue with users, other designers, and refined sketches, ensuring the flow aligned with user expectations and was easy to follow. This iterative approach allowed us to adjust the design based on ongoing feedback, improving both functionality and user experience.
Moving forward, we created fictional personas and a PACT analysis to further understand user behavior and needs, which helped us visualize different user types and how they might interact with the concept.
Additionally, we held workshops to collaborate with other designers. These sessions involved brainstorming, sketching ideas, and discussing potential features, such as matching users based on shared music tastes and allowing them to create collaborative playlists. This research helped us shape the early stages of the design process.
The high-fidelity prototype was then ready for final testing and iteration. You can explore the final version of the prototype under the "The Results" section.
As the design process progressed, we created a detailed flowchart to map out how users would navigate the app. This visual representation helped us organize features and interactions in a clear way. Throughout this phase, we stayed in continuous dialogue with users, other designers, and refined sketches, ensuring the flow aligned with user expectations and was easy to follow. This iterative approach allowed us to adjust the design based on ongoing feedback, improving both functionality and user experience.
Moving forward, we transformed the flowchart into a wireframe prototype, bringing the app's structure to life, focusing on layout and functionality without visual details. The wireframe served as a practical tool to test user navigation and interaction within the app, allowing us to refine the design before moving into higher fidelity stages.
The next step was to create a visual identity for the app. This involved designing a cohesive color palette, typography, and overall aesthetic that reflected the app's purpose and user base. Once the visual identity was established, we applied it to a more high-fidelity prototype. We wanted the final version to closely resemble a finished product, showcasing the complete user experience and polished visuals.
The high-fidelity prototype was then ready for final testing and iteration. You can explore the final version of the prototype under the "The Results" section.
Some last words
We are very proud to present this degree project, showcasing months of research, design, and collaboration. It represents our commitment to creating a user-centered music app concept, and we hope it inspires further innovation.
