Demographics
Personality
Analytical
Creative
Introvert
Extrovert
Independent
Team player
Goals
Continuous band practices each week.
form a new band.
Reach new musicians with different personal and musical characteristics.
High musical connection
and chemistry.
Motivations
To form a successful new band as a hobby
Passion for playing small/big venues.
Playing different genres of what he used to with
current band.Dreams to become a
professional musician.
Frustrations
Bio
Ben is an advanced drummer and multi-instrumentalist who dreams of becoming
an expert musician.
While working as a coffee shop shift manager, he seeks to join bands, play local venues, and grow his skills, aiming to explore genres and record music with a band.
The challenge was determining which information to request initially to ensure profiles accurately represented users’ skills, influences, and goals without overwhelming them. Through multiple iterations with testers, we settled on a balanced approach of collecting only essential information upfront and allowing users to complete their profiles later, with gentle reminders built into the app.
The design system for Bandmates was built from scratch to establish a unique visual language that reflects the app’s tone. To ensure familiarity and intuitive interaction, I drew inspiration from leading design systems,
creating a distinct yet recognizable experience tailored to the app’s target audience.
Throughout the app, I applied the primary colour cautiously, using it mainly for the main CTA on each screen. This approach keeps users focused on their goal, guiding them naturally toward key actions. I decided to create a distinct yet trendy look with the hard drop shadow for a stylish and creative outlook for the profile cards to draw users attention and creating a "clickable" look.
The developer was a key stakeholder in this project, maintaining direct weekly contact and playing a crucial role in decision-making throughout the design process. To ensure a smooth handoff and alignment on design details, I prepared comprehensive Figma files with organized components, detailed annotations, and clear specifications.
This setup allowed the developer to access all necessary assets efficiently and supported seamless communication, enabling us to address design to development challenges collaboratively and make informed adjustments as needed.
As the product is still in development, i'm waiting for the MVP to be deployed and to gather data on our first users and iterate the product accordingly from a data driven perspective.
Starting a project from scratch as the sole product designer was an enormous challenge that required me to improve my skills on a daily basis. This journey fueled a constant drive in me for growth with a lot of passion for this craft. A huge thank you to Yuval Reiss for the opportunity and confidence in me to bring this project from an aspiration to life.
