Passion Guide

UI/UX + print design

Note

I’m currently in the process of redesigning this project to improve usability and build out additional features. This update also includes refining the design system to create more consistency and scalability across the app. The version shown here reflects the first iteration and helped guide many of the learnings I’m applying to the next phase.

Task

Designing A Social Discovery App and Print Guide for Karaoke Enthusiasts Visiting San Diego

Overview

As a karaoke enthusiast, I often found it frustrating to navigate the sign-up process at karaoke bars. Whether it was long waits on the sign-up list or missing the opportunity to sing from being unable to hear your name being called… I worked to solve these challenges by designing an app that allows users to easily join a queue, see upcoming performances, and track current singers in real time.

What you can do

  • Find a karaoke bar near you

  • view the current queue to estimate your wait time

  • search for you favorite go-to karaoke song and add yourself to the queue

  • request to sing a duet with someone

  • follow along while someone is singing and send them an applause

  • earn badges for singing duets or classic genres

Animated element

Moodboard

Since Karaoke arose in the 70s and 80s, I focused on retro branding, utilizing fun typefaces called Intro Inline and Xtreem. For the visual design I also focused on paying homage to the fun three-colored rainbow of red orange and yellow as well that’s often seen in the 70’s/80’s design era.

I decided to also include a spinning record player as a fun loading element that I animated using Adobe After Effects.