Wizdom
A friendlier way to connect within tech industries.
A mobile application designed to foster meaningful professional connections within the tech industry. Wizdom allows individuals to connect with mentors, mentees, hackathon partners, and industry professionals through a swipe/matching interface.
Industry: Social Media, Business & Employment, Technology
Team:
Neharika Sidda, Jaskaran Singh, Shadman Hossain
Role:
User Research, Interface Designer, Graphic Design, User Experience
Duration:
November 2024 - Present
Tools:
Figma, Inkscape, Jira, React Native, SCSS, NodeJS, MongoDB
Skills:
User research & design, Copywriting, Brand Identity, Mobile Application,
1.
DISCOVER
2.
FEATURES & FUNCTION
3.
DESIGN
4.
FUTURE STEPS
Overview
The Problem
Current professional networking platforms, often feel intimidating, and overly general. They do not cater to specific industries or interests, creating a very impersonal experince for users.
The Solution
Create a platform that is more approachable, with a specialized focus space such as tech. Curate unique user experiences that sets us apart from current networking platforms.
The Outcome
Integrate a swipe-based matching interface addressing the pain points that arise from current professional networking applications on the market. Aim to provide a more friendly and engaging networking experience by creating an inclusive environment for industry professionals to connect.
Phase 1 - DISCOVER
Ideation
Based on a survey of 2,000 tech professionals in Vancouver, the following key problems were identified:
Phase 1 - DISCOVER
Audience
From the earlier pain points and looking at the demographics of the tech scene in Vancouver, we were able to narrow down our target audience.
Tech professionals in Vancouver including; software developers, designers, project managers, and entrepreneurs.
Mentees seeking career guidance and growth.
Mentors looking to share their expertise, find new talent, & network.
Hackathon participants or those interested in project-based collaboration.
Phase 1 - DISCOVER
User Journey
Tech professionals in Vancouver and beyond, including software developers, designers, project managers, and entrepreneurs. Mentees seeking career guidance and growth. Mentors looking to share their expertise. Hackathon participants or those interested in project-based collaboration. Tech startups and contractors looking to connect with industry peers.
Phase 2 - FEATURES & function
Onboarding
Onboarding: User Data Capture: Collect necessary details for profile setup, such as name, current and previous roles, location, and LinkedIn integration. Additional optional fields include education, past employers, and bio. Skill & Tech Stack Tags: Let users select their skills and tech stack, enhancing the algorithm’s ability to match users. Goal Setting: Users select what they want to achieve (e.g., mentorship, hackathon team, collaboration). Customization Options: Let users control the visibility of certain details and who they want to connect with.
Phase 2 - FEATURES & function
Architecture
Landing Page: Branding, logo, slogan, and introductory content.
Auth Pages: Email signup/login, LinkedIn authentication.
Onboarding: Step-by-step questions to personalize the experience (Location, Role, Experience, etc.).
Matching and Discover Pages: Core feature where users swipe through potential connections based on their criteria.
Profile Page: Detailed personal information, with edit options.
Messaging Page: Conversations between users who’ve matched.
Event Page: Listings of upcoming industry events, with the option to RSVP or join virtual sessions.
Phase 3 - design
Wireframes
Landing Page: Simple, clean design with a focus on ease of navigation. Include prominent CTA (call-to-action) buttons such as "Join Now" and "Sign Up".
Onboarding Flow: Simple, linear design to guide the user step-by-step. Visual cues, such as progress bars, will make the process seamless.
Swipe Cards: Each card will be designed to display the key information in a minimalist way, ensuring quick reading and understanding.
Messaging Interface: Clean messaging UI, with a focus on readability and easy access to previous messages.
Phase 3 - design
Design System
Wizdom's design system consists of simple colours and clean, legible spacing and scale.
Icons & Dimensions
Profile Icons
Arrows
Misc. Icons
Navigation
Colour
Buttons, CTAs, Dropdowns…
Phase 3 - design
Prototypes
Swipe Gesture: The swipe-left/swipe-right interaction is simple, but a sense of achievement will be added when a match is made.
Phase 4 - FUTURE STEPS
Iteration
Iterate versions of the app design & interacions to test with users.
Phase 4 - FUTURE STEPS
Usability testing
Conducted to;
Ensure ease of use across various devices
Test the onboarding process for clarity
Monitor user feedback on the swipe-matching algorithm
Improve interaction flows based on user feedback
Phase 4 - FUTURE STEPS
Beta testing
Roll out beta version of the app to gather initial user feedback. Test and gather analytics at events and from a wide range of users.
Phase 4 - FUTURE STEPS
Market launch
Target local tech hubs, starting with Vancouver, and then scale to other major tech hubs.
Phase 4 - FUTURE STEPS
Monetisation
Explore ad revenue opportunities, premium memberships, and sponsored events.
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