Radius, the application that bridges the gap between real-life and virtual connections.
Radius is a fresh, user-focused app that’s all about making it easier for people to connect with each other in person. Designed to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, Radius offers a variety of features that make interacting, chatting, and networking simple and engaging.
My Role
Lead User Experience Designer and Researcher
Tools
Adobe XD, Miro, Xcode, Monday.com
Project Background
Radius started with a simple idea: making it easy to meet new people and start conversations. The app helps you find and connect with others who have similar interests and vibes.
You can swipe through profiles of people nearby—whether you’re at a bar, restaurant, park, or any public spot.
Using geolocation and smart matching, Radius makes it easy to chat and connect with people in your area.
With Radius, meeting new people becomes effortless. Whether you’re looking to make friends, expand your network, or just have a fun conversation with someone nearby, Radius makes it all possible.
Process
In the Project Plan, we laid out a step-by-step approach to ensure each phase smoothly transitioned to the next. The main goal was to stay aligned with the project scope, which served as our roadmap throughout. Here's how we mapped out the process:
1. Discovery Phase
Goal: Get a clear understanding of the market, identify the core problem, and outline the project scope.
What We Did: Conducted market research and set project goals.
Key Outputs: A clear problem statement, and a well-defined project scope document.
2. Ideation Phase
Goal: Brainstorm creative solutions to tackle the identified problem.
What We Did: Held brainstorming sessions, sketched out initial concepts, and prioritized ideas.
Key Outputs: Documentation of ideas, a list of prioritized concepts, and user personas to guide our approach.
3. Definition Phase
Goal: Pin down the app’s functionality and main features.
What We Did: Created feature specifications, wireframes, and user flow diagrams.
Key Outputs: A comprehensive feature specification document, wireframes, and mapped user flows.
4. Research and Analysis Phase
Goal: Collect data and research to inform our decision-making.
What We Did: Ran user surveys, conducted competitive analysis, and performed usability testing.
Key Outputs: A report summarizing our research findings, usability testing results, and detailed user feedback analysis.
5. Execution Phase
Goal: Develop the app based on the approved features and design.
Key Outputs: A functional app, quality assurance reports, and regular progress updates.
6. Iteration and Retesting Phase
Goal: Fine-tune the app through continuous testing and user feedback.
What We Did: Collected user feedback, made necessary improvements, and conducted final usability tests.
Key Outputs: An improved version of the app, results from final usability tests, and documentation ready for launch.
7. Launch Phase
Goal: Release the app to our target audience.
Key Outputs: The live app and marketing assets.
8. Post-Launch Evaluation Phase
Goal: Assess how the app performs and gather user feedback.
Key Outputs: An evaluation report, issue resolution documents, and a summary of user feedback.
Execution
To make this project a success, we assigned tasks based on everyone’s strengths and expertise. We kept things on track by holding weekly all-hands meetings, so the whole team stayed in the loop and aligned with our big-picture goals.
But our work didn’t stop there. We also put effort into creating pitch decks, building the project’s brand identity, setting up a detailed design system, developing a marketing strategy, and carrying out thorough quality assurance. These extra steps were key in boosting the project’s success and making a real impact.
User Flow
When working on the user flow for an important UX portfolio project, I focused on collaboration and a structured approach. I started by holding brainstorming sessions with the team to spark creative ideas and set up an idea bank where we could collect and refine solutions for our design exploration.
One of my main goals was to address any uncertainties that came up during research. I put in the time to dig into these unknowns and lay a strong foundation for the user flow. This research-driven approach aligned with UX best practices and guided every part of the design process.
Throughout the project, I made sure to prioritize iteration and ongoing improvements. We had regular reviews and feedback sessions to make adjustments and keep the user flow in sync with project goals and user needs. This back-and-forth process not only improved the user experience but also made the design solution more effective overall.
High Fidelity Wireframe
When putting together the high-fidelity wireframe for this project, I focused on more than just making it look good—I wanted every design choice to be backed by solid research and strong UX and UI principles.
The wireframe acted as the blueprint, setting the stage for the rest of the design.
It was also key in bringing the social aspects of the app to life. Using UI best practices, I created an interface that made user interactions easy and natural.
Overall, this wireframe shows my commitment to blending creative design with research-driven decisions, leading to a user-focused, attractive, and functional app that supports a great social experience.
Conclusion
To wrap things up, working on this app development has been a great mix of creativity, research, and user-focused design. It’s been an incredible experience collaborating with such a talented team—some of the brainstorming and teamwork moments were definitely the highlights of this project.
While the app is still in the works and not yet in production, the progress we've made so far really showcases the balance between innovative design and smart decision-making. This approach is setting us up to not just meet, but exceed what users are looking for.
As we keep refining and building on this project, the groundwork we’ve laid will be key in helping us improve and keep users happy. In the fast-paced world of digital experiences, this strong start is the perfect springboard for what’s to come.