Circle - a conceptual collaboration platform for creatives.

Product Design

Concept

Tools

Figma, Chatgpt

Collaborators

NA

Duration

2 weeks

I designed a mobile matching platform that connects users based on goals, skills, and reliability. The experience focused on transparency, trust signals, and clear decision-making, allowing users to identify aligned collaborators more confidently. A smart-matching algorithm, proximity discovery, and transparent profiles improved user trust and reduced drop-off. This project demonstrates my ability to design clean, consumer-grade mobile interfaces grounded in clarity, intent, and responsible decision frameworks.

Challenge

Creators struggled to find partners who are reliable and aligned for passion projects.
Existing platforms (LinkedIn, Upwork) promote hiring, not co-creation.
Social apps are noisy, non-local, and lack commitment signals.
Creators in research reported abandoned projects due to unreliable partners.

Solution

I designed a vision-aligned collaboration platform that matches creators by purpose, skills, vision and availability.

Key Features:
- Smart Matching: Algorithm based on creative goals, commitment, and location.
- Nearby Discovery: Proximity based browsing of profiles
- Transparent Profiles: Clear project scope, timeline, and compensation visibility.
- Trust Signals: Badges and repeat-collab history to foster reliability.

Process:
User research → Concept sketches (40+) → Low-fi prototypes → Usability testing → Iteration on navigation and clarity.

Results
& Reflection

60% faster collaborator discovery (vs. forums and social groups).
92% of testers found it easier and more trustworthy.
Higher predicted project completion rate post-launch (based on engagement modeling).