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App Design
iHeartMedia is a large audio company. They are looking for a UX intern to join their UX team, which involves designing engaging user interfaces. iHeartMedia has an app called iHeartRadio, an all-in-one platform that streams radio, podcasts, and music for free. To demonstrate my skills, I looked at iHeartRadio’s application and saw where there was an area for opportunity.
Idea
Audiobooks is a market iHeartRadio could explore, further adding to them being an all-in-one digital service.
Why
Audiobooks are a growing market in the audio space. Competitors have started to implement audiobooks into their apps and have seen success. I believe it would be beneficial for iHeartRadio to consider adding a section for audiobooks as it gives users new content, and makes it convenient for users as they can stay on one app. Also, it allows for iHeartRadio to compete against others in the space.
Skills From This Project
Figma
Improved on my Figma skills and knowledge.
Research
Researched iHeartMedia, IHeartRadio and competitors.
Independent
Wireframing
Made a couple wireframes to display all the screens before making the prototype on Figma.
Testing
Getting feedback and then making iterations and improvements from the feedback.
Since the project was very open, I had to plan the steps that I would take to get to a final prototype.
Process
1. Research
Researched competitors (Spotify and Audible) and looked at their layout, payment methods and features that are apart of their apps for inspiration.
Audible
Spotify
2. Planned out Ideas
Wrote down how I would go about adding audiobooks into iHeartRadio’s current app design. This involved writing/visualising the aesthetics and functional elements, the payment options, and the new layout for the app.
3. Created Wireframes
Sketched wireframes to display the what the different screens would look like.
4. Low/Med Fidelity Prototype
Started creating the prototype on Figma.
5. Tested and got Feedback
Organised people to test my prototype to get feedback. From the feedback, I had to make a couple of changes. One main change was to the clips feature as it was too complicated. I replaced clips with a bookmark feature as it was easier for people to use and had a similar outcome.
6. Final Prototype
Finished making the prototype.
Audiobooks
Homepage Screen
Audiobook Screen
Audiobook Screen
- Saved Book
Listening Screen
Bookmark Screen
Hamburger Menu Screen
Homepage Screen
Saved Books Screen
