SoundSphere: Podcast App
SoundSphere: Podcast App
Concept Project | UX Case Study | Mobile App Design
Internship Work | B2C Pharma Product | Website and Mobile App Design
Concept Project | UX Case Study | Mobile App Design
CASE STUDY COVER IMAGE
CASE STUDY COVER IMAGE
My Role
My Role
Research, Interaction Design, UI Design
Research, Interaction Design, UI Design
Research, Interaction Design, User Flows, Wireframing, UI Design, Prototype
Research, Interaction Design, UI Design
Team
Team
1 Designer
1 Designer
1 Designer
Timeline
Timeline
1 June 2023 - 5 July 2023
1 June 2023 - 5 July 2023
1 June 2023 - 5 July 2023
Overview
Overview
SoundSphere is a personal concept project that redefines audio engagement through AI and ML technologies. It offers intelligently shortened podcast previews for quick, informed listening decisions, providing an immersive and efficient experience.
SoundSphere is a personal concept project that redefines audio engagement through AI and ML technologies. It offers intelligently shortened podcast previews for quick, informed listening decisions, providing an immersive and efficient experience.
SoundSphere is a personal concept project that redefines audio engagement through AI and ML technologies. It offers intelligently shortened podcast previews for quick, informed listening decisions, providing an immersive and efficient experience.
SoundSphere is a personal concept project that redefines audio engagement through AI and ML technologies. It offers intelligently shortened podcast previews for quick, informed listening decisions, providing an immersive and efficient experience.
As the UI/UX Designer, I led the design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final high-fidelity designs.
As the UI/UX Designer, I led the design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final high-fidelity designs.
As the UI/UX Designer, I led the design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final high-fidelity designs.
As the UI/UX Designer, I led the design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final high-fidelity designs.
What Exactly was the Problem
What Exactly was the Problem
As a podcast enthusiast and tech aficionado, I choose to address the challenge of lengthy podcasts and limited content assessment in a domain I am passionate about, aiming to enhance the listening experience for myself and fellow enthusiasts.
I start with some assumptions about a user's problem while listening to a podcast.
As a podcast enthusiast and tech aficionado, I choose to address the challenge of lengthy podcasts and limited content assessment in a domain I am passionate about, aiming to enhance the listening experience for myself and fellow enthusiasts.
I start with some assumptions about a user's problem while listening to a podcast.
As a podcast enthusiast and tech aficionado, I choose to address the challenge of lengthy podcasts and limited content assessment in a domain I am passionate about, aiming to enhance the listening experience for myself and fellow enthusiasts.
I start with some assumptions about a user's problem while listening to a podcast.
As a podcast enthusiast and tech aficionado, I choose to address the challenge of lengthy podcasts and limited content assessment in a domain I am passionate about, aiming to enhance the listening experience for myself and fellow enthusiasts.
I start with some assumptions about a user's problem while listening to a podcast.
Overwhelming Length of Podcasts: Long podcast episodes can be a deterrent for users seeking shorter, more concise content. This can discourage engagement, especially when users have limited time available.
Limited Time for Exploring Content: Users struggle to find time to discover and explore new podcasts due to their busy schedules and the abundance of options available.
Difficulty in Assessing Relevance: Users struggle to determine the relevance of podcast episodes in the face of an overwhelming number of options. This leads to a reliance on trial and error when searching for content that matches their specific interests and preferences.
Overwhelming Length of Podcasts: Long podcast episodes can be a deterrent for users seeking shorter, more concise content. This can discourage engagement, especially when users have limited time available.
Limited Time for Exploring Content: Users struggle to find time to discover and explore new podcasts due to their busy schedules and the abundance of options available.
Difficulty in Assessing Relevance: Users struggle to determine the relevance of podcast episodes in the face of an overwhelming number of options. This leads to a reliance on trial and error when searching for content that matches their specific interests and preferences.
Overwhelming Length of Podcasts: Long podcast episodes can be a deterrent for users seeking shorter, more concise content. This can discourage engagement, especially when users have limited time available.
Limited Time for Exploring Content: Users struggle to find time to discover and explore new podcasts due to their busy schedules and the abundance of options available.
Difficulty in Assessing Relevance: Users struggle to determine the relevance of podcast episodes in the face of an overwhelming number of options. This leads to a reliance on trial and error when searching for content that matches their specific interests and preferences.
Overwhelming Length of Podcasts: Long podcast episodes can be a deterrent for users seeking shorter, more concise content. This can discourage engagement, especially when users have limited time available.
Limited Time for Exploring Content: Users struggle to find time to discover and explore new podcasts due to their busy schedules and the abundance of options available.
Difficulty in Assessing Relevance: Users struggle to determine the relevance of podcast episodes in the face of an overwhelming number of options. This leads to a reliance on trial and error when searching for content that matches their specific interests and preferences.
Branding IMAGE
Branding IMAGE
User Identification
User Identification
According to a survey, 18 to 24 age group has the highest number of podcast listener of over 65% in 2022. The next largest age group is 25 to 34.
The core users of SoundSphere app are individuals who have limited time, prefer personalized recommendations, and value efficient content consumption.
According to a survey, 18 to 24 age group has the highest number of podcast listener of over 65% in 2022. The next largest age group is 25 to 34.
The core users of SoundSphere app are individuals who have limited time, prefer personalized recommendations, and value efficient content consumption.
According to a survey, 18 to 24 age group has the highest number of podcast listener of over 65% in 2022. The next largest age group is 25 to 34.
The core users of SoundSphere app are individuals who have limited time, prefer personalized recommendations, and value efficient content consumption.
According to a survey, 18 to 24 age group has the highest number of podcast listener of over 65% in 2022. The next largest age group is 25 to 34.
The core users of SoundSphere app are individuals who have limited time, prefer personalized recommendations, and value efficient content consumption.
Research
Research
To validate my assumptions about the problem statement, I did survey with 55 potential users in combination with interviews from individual conversation to know their views, experience and to collect quantitive and qualitative data. the target audience were between the age 18-40 Year old.
To validate my assumptions about the problem statement, I did survey with 55 potential users in combination with interviews from individual conversation to know their views, experience and to collect quantitive and qualitative data. the target audience were between the age 18-40 Year old.
To validate my assumptions about the problem statement, I did survey with 55 potential users in combination with interviews from individual conversation to know their views, experience and to collect quantitive and qualitative data. the target audience were between the age 18-40 Year old.
To validate my assumptions about the problem statement, I did survey with 55 potential users in combination with interviews from individual conversation to know their views, experience and to collect quantitive and qualitative data. the target audience were between the age 18-40 Year old.
Comments from different social media platforms
Comments from different social media platforms
Survey Result
Survey Result
User Persona
User Persona
Based on all the user interviews and surveys, I defined the most appropriate persona for our target user.
Based on all the user interviews and surveys, I defined the most appropriate persona for our target user.
Based on all the user interviews and surveys, I defined the most appropriate persona for our target user.
Based on all the user interviews and surveys, I defined the most appropriate persona for our target user.
User Persona
User Persona
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Existing product addressed some of the pain points, but no one did it all and some feature is missing in all existing products.
Existing product addressed some of the pain points, but no one did it all and some feature is missing in all existing products.
Existing product addressed some of the pain points, but no one did it all and some feature is missing in all existing products.
Existing product addressed some of the pain points, but no one did it all and some feature is missing in all existing products.
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Research Insights
Research Insights
Based on the information gathered through surveys and interviews with diverse users, I have conducted a comprehensive analysis.
Busy professional struggles to find relevant podcast content due to time constraints.
Assessing the quality and relevance of podcasts before listening is a common challenge.
Lengthy podcast episodes pose time management issues for users.
Users value curated recommendations and personalized content suggestions.
Podcast listeners explore various genres and topics.
Desired features in podcast apps include personalized recommendations & user-friendly interfaces.
Concept of condensed podcast episodes for more efficient consumption of valuable insights.
Based on the information gathered through surveys and interviews with diverse users, I have conducted a comprehensive analysis.
Busy professional struggles to find relevant podcast content due to time constraints.
Assessing the quality and relevance of podcasts before listening is a common challenge.
Lengthy podcast episodes pose time management issues for users.
Users value curated recommendations and personalized content suggestions.
Podcast listeners explore various genres and topics.
Desired features in podcast apps include personalized recommendations & user-friendly interfaces.
Concept of condensed podcast episodes for more efficient consumption of valuable insights.
Based on the information gathered through surveys and interviews with diverse users, I have conducted a comprehensive analysis.
Busy professional struggles to find relevant podcast content due to time constraints.
Assessing the quality and relevance of podcasts before listening is a common challenge.
Lengthy podcast episodes pose time management issues for users.
Users value curated recommendations and personalized content suggestions.
Podcast listeners explore various genres and topics.
Desired features in podcast apps include personalized recommendations & user-friendly interfaces.
Concept of condensed podcast episodes for more efficient consumption of valuable insights.
Based on the information gathered through surveys and interviews with diverse users, I have conducted a comprehensive analysis.
Busy professional struggles to find relevant podcast content due to time constraints.
Assessing the quality and relevance of podcasts before listening is a common challenge.
Lengthy podcast episodes pose time management issues for users.
Users value curated recommendations and personalized content suggestions.
Podcast listeners explore various genres and topics.
Desired features in podcast apps include personalized recommendations & user-friendly interfaces.
Concept of condensed podcast episodes for more efficient consumption of valuable insights.
Storyboarding
Storyboarding
After defining the user personas and doing all the research, I created a storyboard.
After defining the user personas and doing all the research, I created a storyboard.
After defining the user personas and doing all the research, I created a storyboard.
After defining the user personas and doing all the research, I created a storyboard.
Storyboarding
Storyboarding
Solutioning
Solutioning
Podcast Summaries for Busy Listeners: Get concise summaries of long podcasts, saving your time while still keeping you informed and entertained. Dive into the highlights without the time commitment.
Discover New Podcasts In Your Way: Explore a diverse range of podcasts with personalized recommendations, curated collections, and advanced search options.
Discover Podcasts Through Friends: Connect with friends and discover their favourite podcasts. Get personalized recommendations based on their suggestions
Podcast Summaries for Busy Listeners: Get concise summaries of long podcasts, saving your time while still keeping you informed and entertained. Dive into the highlights without the time commitment.
Discover New Podcasts In Your Way: Explore a diverse range of podcasts with personalized recommendations, curated collections, and advanced search options.
Discover Podcasts Through Friends: Connect with friends and discover their favourite podcasts. Get personalized recommendations based on their suggestions
Podcast Summaries for Busy Listeners: Get concise summaries of long podcasts, saving your time while still keeping you informed and entertained. Dive into the highlights without the time commitment.
Discover New Podcasts In Your Way: Explore a diverse range of podcasts with personalized recommendations, curated collections, and advanced search options.
Discover Podcasts Through Friends: Connect with friends and discover their favourite podcasts. Get personalized recommendations based on their suggestions
Podcast Summaries for Busy Listeners: Get concise summaries of long podcasts, saving your time while still keeping you informed and entertained. Dive into the highlights without the time commitment.
Discover New Podcasts In Your Way: Explore a diverse range of podcasts with personalized recommendations, curated collections, and advanced search options.
Discover Podcasts Through Friends: Connect with friends and discover their favourite podcasts. Get personalized recommendations based on their suggestions
How will podcasts obtain summaries?
How will podcasts obtain summaries?
Incorporating podcast summaries into our app is a possibility through the advancements of AI and ML technologies. Here's how it can be implemented:
Uploading Full-Length Podcast: Speakers can upload their complete podcasts onto the platform
Transcript Generation: Our software will automatically generate a transcript of the podcast using cutting-edge algorithms
AI-driven Summarization: The transcript will then be processed using AI algorithms to produce concise summaries
Condensed Length: The summaries will be condensed to just 1/20th of the original podcast length, saving users valuable time
Key Points Highlighted: Crucial points from the podcast will be highlighted, helps users to make informed decisions about listening
Matching Speaker's Voice: The shortened podcast will be published using a voice similar to the original speaker.
Incorporating podcast summaries into our app is a possibility through the advancements of AI and ML technologies. Here's how it can be implemented:
Uploading Full-Length Podcast: Speakers can upload their complete podcasts onto the platform
Transcript Generation: Our software will automatically generate a transcript of the podcast using cutting-edge algorithms
AI-driven Summarization: The transcript will then be processed using AI algorithms to produce concise summaries
Condensed Length: The summaries will be condensed to just 1/20th of the original podcast length, saving users valuable time
Key Points Highlighted: Crucial points from the podcast will be highlighted, helps users to make informed decisions about listening
Matching Speaker's Voice: The shortened podcast will be published using a voice similar to the original speaker.
Incorporating podcast summaries into our app is a possibility through the advancements of AI and ML technologies. Here's how it can be implemented:
Uploading Full-Length Podcast: Speakers can upload their complete podcasts onto the platform
Transcript Generation: Our software will automatically generate a transcript of the podcast using cutting-edge algorithms
AI-driven Summarization: The transcript will then be processed using AI algorithms to produce concise summaries
Condensed Length: The summaries will be condensed to just 1/20th of the original podcast length, saving users valuable time
Key Points Highlighted: Crucial points from the podcast will be highlighted, helps users to make informed decisions about listening
Matching Speaker's Voice: The shortened podcast will be published using a voice similar to the original speaker.
Incorporating podcast summaries into our app is a possibility through the advancements of AI and ML technologies. Here's how it can be implemented:
Uploading Full-Length Podcast: Speakers can upload their complete podcasts onto the platform
Transcript Generation: Our software will automatically generate a transcript of the podcast using cutting-edge algorithms
AI-driven Summarization: The transcript will then be processed using AI algorithms to produce concise summaries
Condensed Length: The summaries will be condensed to just 1/20th of the original podcast length, saving users valuable time
Key Points Highlighted: Crucial points from the podcast will be highlighted, helps users to make informed decisions about listening
Matching Speaker's Voice: The shortened podcast will be published using a voice similar to the original speaker.
Information Architecture
Information Architecture
After brainstorming and ideating, I decided to design a mobile app. Below is the Information Architecture (IA) for these solutions:
After brainstorming and ideating, I decided to design a mobile app. Below is the Information Architecture (IA) for these solutions:
After brainstorming and ideating, I decided to design a mobile app. Below is the Information Architecture (IA) for these solutions:
After brainstorming and ideating, I decided to design a mobile app. Below is the Information Architecture (IA) for these solutions:
Information Architecture
Information Architecture
Mood Boarding
Mood Boarding
I analyzed various apps across different industries and identified the best features they offer.
I analyzed various apps across different industries and identified the best features they offer.
I analyzed various apps across different industries and identified the best features they offer.
I analyzed various apps across different industries and identified the best features they offer.
Moodboarding
Moodboarding
Final Designs
Final Designs
After making information architecture, start making UI screens for the App.
After making information architecture, start making UI screens for the App.
After making information architecture, start making UI screens for the App.
After making information architecture, start making UI screens for the App.
Onboarding Flow
Onboarding Flow
Start your SoundSphere journey effortlessly with a streamlined sign-up process and personalized recommendations based on your interests.
Start your SoundSphere journey effortlessly with a streamlined sign-up process and personalized recommendations based on your interests.
Start your SoundSphere journey effortlessly with a streamlined sign-up process and personalized recommendations based on your interests.
Start your SoundSphere journey effortlessly with a streamlined sign-up process and personalized recommendations based on your interests.
Onboarding Flow
Onboarding Flow
Discover New Content Flow
Discover New Content Flow
Explore trending podcasts, top categories, and personalized suggestions to find your next favorite show.
Explore trending podcasts, top categories, and personalized suggestions to find your next favorite show.
Explore trending podcasts, top categories, and personalized suggestions to find your next favorite show.
Explore trending podcasts, top categories, and personalized suggestions to find your next favorite show.
Discover New Content Flow
Discover New Content Flow
Explore Podcasts
Explore Podcasts
Dive into various topics and follow influential personalities to stay updated with content that matters to you.
Dive into various topics and follow influential personalities to stay updated with content that matters to you.
Dive into various topics and follow influential personalities to stay updated with content that matters to you.
Dive into various topics and follow influential personalities to stay updated with content that matters to you.
Explore Podcasts
Explore Podcasts
Manage Your Library
Manage Your Library
Keep your favorite podcasts organized with easy access to playlists, downloaded episodes, and liked content.
Keep your favorite podcasts organized with easy access to playlists, downloaded episodes, and liked content.
Keep your favorite podcasts organized with easy access to playlists, downloaded episodes, and liked content.
Keep your favorite podcasts organized with easy access to playlists, downloaded episodes, and liked content.
Manage your library
Manage your library
Subscription
Subscription
Unlock exclusive content and enjoy an ad-free experience with our premium subscription plans for uninterrupted listening.
Unlock exclusive content and enjoy an ad-free experience with our premium subscription plans for uninterrupted listening.
Unlock exclusive content and enjoy an ad-free experience with our premium subscription plans for uninterrupted listening.
Unlock exclusive content and enjoy an ad-free experience with our premium subscription plans for uninterrupted listening.
Subscription flow
Subscription flow
Learnings
Learnings
Brand identity and design systems are essential for creating a cohesive and memorable user experience.
UX research helps validate assumptions and design decisions, minimizing bias and ensuring user-centric solutions.
Iterative design allows for continuous improvement based on user feedback, keeping the product relevant and effective.
User-centered design ensures that the final product meets user needs and delivers a positive experience.
Brand identity and design systems are essential for creating a cohesive and memorable user experience.
UX research helps validate assumptions and design decisions, minimizing bias and ensuring user-centric solutions.
Iterative design allows for continuous improvement based on user feedback, keeping the product relevant and effective.
User-centered design ensures that the final product meets user needs and delivers a positive experience.
Brand identity and design systems are essential for creating a cohesive and memorable user experience.
UX research helps validate assumptions and design decisions, minimizing bias and ensuring user-centric solutions.
Iterative design allows for continuous improvement based on user feedback, keeping the product relevant and effective.
User-centered design ensures that the final product meets user needs and delivers a positive experience.
Brand identity and design systems are essential for creating a cohesive and memorable user experience.
UX research helps validate assumptions and design decisions, minimizing bias and ensuring user-centric solutions.
Iterative design allows for continuous improvement based on user feedback, keeping the product relevant and effective.
User-centered design ensures that the final product meets user needs and delivers a positive experience.
More Work
More Work
More Work
More Work
Hackathon
Mobile App
Adobe Designathon Runner up
Adobe Designathon Runner up
Adobe Designathon Runnerup
Adobe Designathon Runner up
Second Rank in Adobe Designathon. I designed UX for an app enhancing visitor experience in botanical gardens through interactive guides.
Second Rank in Adobe Designathon. I designed UX for an app enhancing visitor experience in botanical gardens through interactive guides.
Second Rank in Adobe Designathon. I designed UX for an app enhancing visitor experience in botanical gardens through interactive guides.
Second Rank in Adobe Designathon. I designed UX for an app enhancing visitor experience in botanical gardens through interactive guides.
Internship
Fintech B2B
xPay Design System
xPay Design System
xPay Design System
Established a design system for xPay, improving design-to-dev handoff by 25%, enhancing efficiency and consistency.
Established a design system for xPay, improving design-to-dev handoff by 25%, enhancing efficiency and consistency.
Established a design system for xPay, improving design-to-dev handoff by 25%, enhancing efficiency and consistency.
Established a design system for xPay, improving design-to-dev handoff by 25%, enhancing efficiency and consistency.
