PERSONAL PROJECT

case.study

Community Hub: Community App

overview

Community Hub is a social community application built around the idea of “Connect Locally, Engage Globally.” It helps neighbors find each other, share upcoming events, and keep up with community feeds—making local life more vibrant and connected.

objectives

  • 1

    Create an intuitive sign-in and onboarding experience to encourage easy adoption.

  • 2

    Integrate “community search” and “local event” features seamlessly with a dynamic social feed.

  • 3

    Provide clear, welcoming layouts that encourage posting, commenting, and community engagement.

design.process

  • 1

    Research and Ideation

    Analyzed popular social and neighborhood apps to pinpoint features that effectively foster local interaction, from event listings to community forums.

  • 2

    Wireframes

    Low-fidelity sketches centered on a clean login flow, a straightforward “Find your community!” search, and an intuitive feed for events and posts.

  • 3

    Refinement & Testing

    Iterated on user feedback to fine-tune the transitions between searching for communities, viewing upcoming events, and posting in the feed to maximize clarity and ease of use.

Mobile app design

challenges and solutions

challenge

Ensuring new users can instantly identify and join relevant communities without confusion.

solution

Designed a prominent “Find your community!” search interface and used simple categories (Nearby, Popular, Friends Only) to guide discovery.

challenge

Balancing event listings and real-time feed without making the UI feel overwhelming.

solution

Created a card-based design for upcoming events and used a segmented “Community Feed” to keep local discussions organized.

challenge

Encouraging users to post and interact with new neighbors and communities.

solution

Implemented a “Recent Posts” preview and highlight engagement actions (like replies and upvotes) to prompt user interaction.

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userflow

User Flow Illustration

colors

Our color palette supports the friendly, approachable vibe of Community Hub. Neutral backgrounds ensure events and posts stand out, while a bright accent color draws attention to calls-to-action like “Sign In” and “Join Us!”

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font.preview

Montserrat is a versatile sans-serif font prized for its clear, modern forms and strong readability at various sizes. Whether showcasing event headings, user posts, or menu items, Montserrat maintains an approachable feel that invites ongoing community engagement.

Montserrat

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