DesignIn
A professional app for designers
Empowering Designers to Showcase, Connect, and Grow
Role: Ux Design | Ui Design
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Bringing Together Creativity and Community for Designers
DesignIn is an app for designers offering tools for creating professional
portfolios, engaging with community, and organizing inspiration sources,
featuring an intuitive interface, community connections, and inspiration.
All for creativity and collaboration.
problem
Addressing the Challenges Faced by Designers
The design industry is dynamic and constantly evolving, with designers needing
a platform that specifies to their unique needs. Traditional portfolio websites and
social media platforms often lack the necessary tools for effective collaboration,
inspiration management, and community engagement. Designers require a
dedicated space to not only display their work but also to connect with like-
minded individuals and streamline their creative process.
objectives
Defining the Goals for a Comprehensive Design Platform
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To create a user-friendly platform for designers to build and showcase their portfolios.
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To simplify the discovery of other designers work, include inspiration and collaboration.
3
To build a strong community where designers can interact and grow together.
4
To provide organized tools for managing inspiration from various sources.
research
Exploring User Needs and Market Opportunities
The design industry is dynamic and constantly evolving, with designers
needing a platform that specifies to their unique needs. Traditional
portfolio websites and social media platforms often lack the necessary
tools for effective collaboration, inspiration management, and
community engagement. Designers require a dedicated space to not
only display their work but also to connect with like-minded individuals
and streamline their creative process.
Market Analysis
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp was conducted. This research
provided insights into successful features and user engagement strategies,
which informed the design and functionality of DesignIn to ensure it effectively
meets the design community needs.
interviews
Gathering Insights from Designer Experiences
In-depth interviews with designers
These insights directly shaped the features of DesignIn.
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I would like to publish my work in a specific and organized place and expose it to more and more people because right now I don’t really know how to present my portfolio
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If it were possible to get a consolidated set of results from various websites into a single place it would save time, focus, and help achieve a successful workflow.
survey
Collecting Insights And Analyzing Responses
Use more than one platform for design and inspiration
Find an inspiration in different platforms than loose it
Have no specific platform so use multiple platforms
Looking for a specific place to show case their work
persona
Understanding Our Target Users and their needs
Name
Maya Harper
Age
24 Years
Location
Brooklyn NY
Occupation
Freelance Designer
Goals
- Land her first major freelance project
- Build a strong portfolio and online presence
- Network with other designers and clients
- Stay up to date on design trends
Challenges
- Feeling overwhelmed by freelance life
- Struggling to find clients and stand out
- Juggling multiple projects and deadlines
- Lacking access to expensive design sources
App Benefits
- Portfolio creation: Build a beautiful and interactive online portfolio to showcase her work.
- Resource library: Access design tools, templates, and inspiration easily and simply.
- Community: Connect with other designers, find collaborators and be a part of the community.
ui design
Designing a User-Friendly Visually Appealing Interface
pain points
Defining the Goals for a Comprehensive Design Platform
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Lack of a Portfolio Platform Designers struggle to find a structured and professional space to showcase their work and reach a wider audience.
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Limited Community Interaction Existing platforms lack a focused design community where creatives can receive feedback, collaborate, and engage.
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Difficulty in Organizing Inspiration Saving and managing design inspiration from various sources is messy and makes it hard to retrieve relevant references.
solutions
Addressing Designer Challenges And Delivering Targeted Solutions
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Portfolio Creation
Creating a user-friendly platform for designers to build and showcase their portfolios.
Designin Portfolio making
With a portfolio view and design management actions,
a profile details screen, allowing the users to choose a
template interface for creating their design portfolio.
Users can seamlessly build their portfolio by uploading
new designs through a dedicated creation screen,
complete with image, title, and description fields. The
main portfolio view displays these uploaded designs,
while the profile details screen allows for further
editing and customization.
2
Design Community
Building a strong community where designers can interact and grow together.
The community section facilitates interaction and
networking among users. Chats screen, users can
browse and join various communities based on their
interests. Within these communities, a chat interface
allows for direct communication, while a member
directory provides access to individual profiles, for
connections and collaboration.
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Inspiration Organizing
To provide organized tools for managing inspiration from various sources.
Users can easily save and organize inspiring content
through the link saving feature. Starting with an Add
Link screen, can input a link, title, and group of insperation,
and select an icon for easy identification. The saved links
are then displayed in an inspiration links gallery, allowing
users to revisit and share valuable resources. Additionally,
users can create inspiration albums to further categorize
and personalize their collections.
future plans
To further enhance the user experience and extend DesignIn
Google Extension
Developing a browser extension for Google Chrome that allows users to
save inspiration directly to their DesignIn account. This feature will enable
designers to seamlessly capture and organize web content, including images,
articles, and project ideas, without leaving their browsing session. By
integrating this extension, we aim to streamline the process of gathering
inspiration and ensure that all sources are easily accessible within the
DesignIn platform.
Premium User Consultation
A premium section where users can consult with industry experts for
personalized advice and feedback. This feature will provide premium
members with access to one on one sessions, workshops, and exclusive
content from seasoned professionals. By offering direct consultation
opportunities, we aim to help designers refine their skills, gain valuable
insights, and advance careers through mentorship and expert guidance.
