Vibe Check | App Design

Overview

Background

For most partygoers, a fun and memorable night out is very dependent on the music and vibe. Although these are influential factors, they’re often indeterminable until arriving at the venue/scene. We decided to change that.

Meet the Team

Lizzie Bloodworth

Problem

For most partygoers, a fun and memorable night out is very dependent on the music and vibe. Although these are influential factors, they’re often indeterminable until arriving at the venue/scene.

Solution

An app that allows partygoers to preview DJs and music genres at various local clubs through the use of video and real-time updates.

IMPACT

Increased the rate of efficiency by 1 minute and 8 seconds after implementing usability testing feedback.

Research

Survey Takeaways

  • Music greatly affects a night out.
  • Paying a cover cost affects how people decide where to go.
  • Live videos are a great way to help people decide on a venue.
On a scale of 1-5, how much does music affect your night out?

Interview Takeaways

  • Music makes a huge impact.
  • People care less about who the DJ is and more about how they are performing in real time.
  • Music, vibe, and the crowd are the biggest factors for a successful night out.
Problem

For most partygoers, a fun and memorable night out is very dependent on the music and vibe. Although these are influential factors, they’re often indeterminable until arriving at the venue/scene.

Analysis

How might we…

  • Give party-goers a better understanding of the vibe and music playing at various local bars and clubs ahead of time?
  • Help users ensure their night out will be a success?
  • Make finding a good bar more convenient and safe for our users?

Competitor Analysis

User Persona

Dancin’ Diana
SOlUTION

An app that allows partygoers to preview DJs and music genres at various local clubs through the use of video and real-time updates.

Creation

User Path

Sketches

A/B Testing

Our goal was to see how users preferred to view the live videos–continuous scrolling or gallery view. Our users were evenly split down the middle, so we ended up offering both versions similar to Instagram’s layout.

50/50
Split

Mid-Fi Wireframes

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Music Preferences
Location - Map View
Location - List View
Bar Page
Live Video - Gallery
Live Video - Feed
 
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UI Style Guide

High-Fi Wireframes

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Splash Screen
Sign Up Page
Transition to Preferences
Music Preferences
Cover/Cost Preferences
Distance Preferences
Location Permissions
Map View
List View
Bar Page
Live Video – Gallery
Live Video – Feed
 
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Final Results

IMPACT

Increased the rate of efficiency by 1 minute and 8 seconds after implementing usability testing feedback.

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