Capture. Share. Relive.
Capture. Share. Relive.
Capture. Share. Relive.
Capture. Share. Relive.
Your memories, reimagined
Your memories, reimagined
Your memories, reimagined
Your memories, reimagined
Overview
Overview
Overview
Overview
PicPulse is a cutting-edge mobile application designed to revolutionize the way users share and relive their cherished moments through photos.
With its intuitive interface and powerful features, PicPulse provides a seamless platform for users to capture, upload, and enjoy a treasure trove of memories with friends, family, and colleagues.
PicPulse is a cutting-edge mobile application designed to revolutionize the way users share and relive their cherished moments through photos.
With its intuitive interface and powerful features, PicPulse provides a seamless platform for users to capture, upload, and enjoy a treasure trove of memories with friends, family, and colleagues.
Project
Project
Picpulse
Picpulse
Type
Type
UI/UX
UI/UX
Year
Year
2025
2025
VISUAL
DESIGN
VISUAL
DESIGN
VISUAL
DESIGN
The visual design of the app is crafted to be both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.
Utilizing a modern and clean layout, it creates a striking contrast that enhances readability and user engagement. Consistent use of icons, intuitive navigation, and well-organized content sections contribute to a seamless user experience.
This thoughtful visual design not only enhances the app's overall appeal but also ensures users can interact with it effortlessly, making every interaction smooth and enjoyable.
The visual design of the app is crafted to be both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.
Utilizing a modern and clean layout, it creates a striking contrast that enhances readability and user engagement. Consistent use of icons, intuitive navigation, and well-organized content sections contribute to a seamless user experience.
This thoughtful visual design not only enhances the app's overall appeal but also ensures users can interact with it effortlessly, making every interaction smooth and enjoyable.
Splash
Screen
Splash
Screen
Splash
Screen
Splash
Screen
The splash screen features a clean and modern design, showcasing the app's logo prominently against a dark background color. The primary color, a vibrant green is used for the logo and key design elements, creating a striking contrast.
This simplicity ensures a quick and engaging introduction to the app, while the sleek design elements convey a sense of professionalism and user-centric focus.
The splash screen features a clean and modern design, showcasing the app's logo prominently against a dark background color. The primary color, a vibrant green is used for the logo and key design elements, creating a striking contrast.
This simplicity ensures a quick and engaging introduction to the app, while the sleek design elements convey a sense of professionalism and user-centric focus.
Login
Login
Login
Login
The sign-in screens guide users through a secure OTP login process.
First, users enter their phone number, with the button becoming active once a valid number is entered.
They then receive and input a six-digit OTP, clicking continue to complete the authentication, ensuring a quick and user-friendly experience.
The sign-in screens guide users through a secure OTP login process.
First, users enter their phone number, with the button becoming active once a valid number is entered.
They then receive and input a six-digit OTP, clicking continue to complete the authentication, ensuring a quick and user-friendly experience.
Walkthrough
Walkthrough
Walkthrough
The walkthrough screens introduce users to the app, highlighting a vibrant community where they can create, share, and discover unforgettable moments.
Users learn about seamless photo sharing and engaging with attendees.
The final screen outlines the simple steps to create events and share photos effortlessly.
The walkthrough screens introduce users to the app, highlighting a vibrant community where they can create, share, and discover unforgettable moments.
Users learn about seamless photo sharing and engaging with attendees.
The final screen outlines the simple steps to create events and share photos effortlessly.
HOME
SCREEN
HOME
SCREEN
HOME
SCREEN
HOME
SCREEN
The home screen is your launchpad to all things fun and exciting! It’s where you can quickly dive into your events, check notifications, and easily navigate the app, making sure you’re always in the loop and ready to capture unforgettable moments.
The home screen is your launchpad to all things fun and exciting! It’s where you can quickly dive into your events, check notifications, and easily navigate the app, making sure you’re always in the loop and ready to capture unforgettable moments.
The home screen offers a comprehensive overview and easy navigation. At the top, the account section with the profile picture is on the left corner, and the notification bell is on the right corner.
The home screen offers a comprehensive overview and easy navigation. At the top, the account section with the profile picture is on the left corner, and the notification bell is on the right corner.
Below this, a tabbed section includes Home, Upcoming, and Completed categories. Users can join or create groups easily.
Below this, a tabbed section includes Home, Upcoming, and Completed categories. Users can join or create groups easily.
The main area showcases various events, with badges indicating whether they are ongoing, upcoming, or completed.
The main area showcases various events, with badges indicating whether they are ongoing, upcoming, or completed.
The bottom navigation bar includes options for Home, Gallery, and a central camera button, ensuring quick access to key features and a seamless user experience.
The bottom navigation bar includes options for Home, Gallery, and a central camera button, ensuring quick access to key features and a seamless user experience.
create
an event
create
an event
create
an event
create
an event
Creating an event is all about making awesome memories! It’s your chance to bring friends together, have a blast, and capture those unforgettable moments that you’ll be talking about for years. Let’s get this party started!
Creating an event is all about making awesome memories! It’s your chance to bring friends together, have a blast, and capture those unforgettable moments that you’ll be talking about for years. Let’s get this party started!
The process of creating an event is smooth and user-friendly. From the home screen, users click on 'Create a Group'.
They then add a cover image, event name, participants, and select the event date.
The next screen displays all the added details, including participants' profile pictures, with the option to remove any by clicking the cross.
After reviewing, users click the 'Create' button. The newly created event then appears in the 'Upcoming' tab, ready to be enjoyed and shared.
The process of creating an event is smooth and user-friendly. From the home screen, users click on 'Create a Group'.
They then add a cover image, event name, participants, and select the event date.
The next screen displays all the added details, including participants' profile pictures, with the option to remove any by clicking the cross.
After reviewing, users click the 'Create' button. The newly created event then appears in the 'Upcoming' tab, ready to be enjoyed and shared.
CREATE A
SUBEVENT
CREATE A
SUBEVENT
CREATE A
SUBEVENT
CREATE A
SUBEVENT
Creating a subevent is straightforward and quick. Users click on the + button to create a subevent, enter the subevent name, select the date and time, and then click the 'Create Subevent' button.
The newly created subevent will then appear as a list view in the Subevent tab within the main event, keeping everything organized and easily accessible.
Creating a subevent is straightforward and quick. Users click on the + button to create a subevent, enter the subevent name, select the date and time, and then click the 'Create Subevent' button.
The newly created subevent will then appear as a list view in the Subevent tab within the main event, keeping everything organized and easily accessible.
Join An Event
& Invite People
Join An Event
& Invite People
Join An Event
& Invite People
Inviting People
After creating an event, users can invite others by clicking the invite button. They have three options: sharing a link, copying and sharing a 6-digit code, or using a QR code for easy scanning.
Inviting People
After creating an event, users can invite others by clicking the invite button. They have three options: sharing a link, copying and sharing a 6-digit code, or using a QR code for easy scanning.
Joining an Event
To join an event, users can either enter the 6-digit code shared by their friends or simply scan the QR code, making it quick and hassle-free to get involved in the fun.
Joining an Event
To join an event, users can either enter the 6-digit code shared by their friends or simply scan the QR code, making it quick and hassle-free to get involved in the fun.
EXPLORING
EVENTS
EXPLORING
EVENTS
EXPLORING
EVENTS
EXPLORING
EVENTS
When users go to a created event, they can see all the photos uploaded in a gallery view. At the top, a tab bar allows them to switch between viewing all photos, photos from subevents, or photos uploaded by friends.
Users can filter photos by favorites or sort them by time using the tag options.
When users go to a created event, they can see all the photos uploaded in a gallery view. At the top, a tab bar allows them to switch between viewing all photos, photos from subevents, or photos uploaded by friends.
Users can filter photos by favorites or sort them by time using the tag options.
In the "By Friends" tab, users can see top group members and click on any member to filter photos uploaded by them. There is also an option to "View All" to see all members and the admin on a separate screen.
In the "Subevents" tab, a list of subevents is displayed. Clicking on any subevent will show the photos from that specific subevent.
Clicking on any photo in the gallery expands it, showing details like who uploaded it and the date and time. Users can also delete the photo if they uploaded it, view more information, favorite it, or share it, providing a comprehensive and interactive photo exploration experience.
In the "By Friends" tab, users can see top group members and click on any member to filter photos uploaded by them. There is also an option to "View All" to see all members and the admin on a separate screen.
In the "Subevents" tab, a list of subevents is displayed. Clicking on any subevent will show the photos from that specific subevent.
Clicking on any photo in the gallery expands it, showing details like who uploaded it and the date and time. Users can also delete the photo if they uploaded it, view more information, favorite it, or share it, providing a comprehensive and interactive photo exploration experience.
CAMERA:
Capture the Magic!
CAMERA:
Capture the Magic!
CAMERA:
Capture the Magic!
CAMERA:
Capture the Magic!
Users can access the camera by clicking the camera button on the home screen or within an event.
They are introduced to a familiar interface with the shutter button and various other camera features.
After taking a photo, they can choose to save or discard it, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience for capturing and managing their moments.
Users can access the camera by clicking the camera button on the home screen or within an event.
They are introduced to a familiar interface with the shutter button and various other camera features.
After taking a photo, they can choose to save or discard it, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience for capturing and managing their moments.
PROFILE
& SETTINGS
PROFILE
& SETTINGS
PROFILE
& SETTINGS
PROFILE
& SETTINGS
When users click on their profile picture, a navigation drawer slides out, offering options such as Profile, Settings, Refer a Friend, FAQ & Support, and more. Clicking on Profile brings up a screen displaying their profile picture and information like name, email, phone, and location, with an option to edit these details.
For Settings, the options are organized into sections: Account, Notifications, and Help & Support. Each section contains more options for users to explore and customize their experience. Users can also log out from this menu, ensuring they have full control over their account and app preferences.
When users click on their profile picture, a navigation drawer slides out, offering options such as Profile, Settings, Refer a Friend, FAQ & Support, and more. Clicking on Profile brings up a screen displaying their profile picture and information like name, email, phone, and location, with an option to edit these details.
For Settings, the options are organized into sections: Account, Notifications, and Help & Support. Each section contains more options for users to explore and customize their experience. Users can also log out from this menu, ensuring they have full control over their account and app preferences.
SOME EXTRA
SCREENS
SOME EXTRA
SCREENS
SOME EXTRA
SCREENS
SOME EXTRA
SCREENS
Here are a few extra screens that, while not the most exciting, ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. These essential screens handle the behind-the-scenes details, keeping the app functional and user-friendly. They might not steal the spotlight, but they're crucial for a seamless experience!
Here are a few extra screens that, while not the most exciting, ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. These essential screens handle the behind-the-scenes details, keeping the app functional and user-friendly. They might not steal the spotlight, but they're crucial for a seamless experience!
FINAL
THOUGHTS
on ui design
FINAL
THOUGHTS
on ui design
FINAL
THOUGHTS
on ui design
FINAL
THOUGHTS
on ui design
Designing the UI for this app has been a truly wonderful and enriching experience. From conceptualizing the sleek and intuitive interfaces to crafting a visually appealing and user-friendly design, every step has been a journey of creativity and learning.
Balancing aesthetics with functionality, I aimed to create an app that not only looks great but also provides a seamless user experience. This project has deepened my understanding of user-centric design principles and allowed me to experiment with innovative ideas.
I'm proud of the final product and excited about the value it will bring to its users.
Designing the UI for this app has been a truly wonderful and enriching experience. From conceptualizing the sleek and intuitive interfaces to crafting a visually appealing and user-friendly design, every step has been a journey of creativity and learning.
Balancing aesthetics with functionality, I aimed to create an app that not only looks great but also provides a seamless user experience. This project has deepened my understanding of user-centric design principles and allowed me to experiment with innovative ideas.
I'm proud of the final product and excited about the value it will bring to its users.
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
In today's digital age, the disappointment of overlooked moments captured by friends, lost in the oblivion of forgotten photos, is all too common. Likewise, navigating through cluttered phone galleries filled with a mishmash of memories, screenshots, and downloads often leaves users feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their cherished moments.
In today's digital age, the disappointment of overlooked moments captured by friends, lost in the oblivion of forgotten photos, is all too common. Likewise, navigating through cluttered phone galleries filled with a mishmash of memories, screenshots, and downloads often leaves users feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their cherished moments.
Solution
Solution
Solution
Introducing PicPulse – the ultimate event-based photo sharing app. Create memorable events and invite friends to join in capturing and sharing favorite moments together, effortlessly. With PicPulse, your memories are securely stored and easily accessible, allowing you to relive each special moment, collaboratively and distraction-free, wherever you go.
Introducing PicPulse – the ultimate event-based photo sharing app. Create memorable events and invite friends to join in capturing and sharing favorite moments together, effortlessly. With PicPulse, your memories are securely stored and easily accessible, allowing you to relive each special moment, collaboratively and distraction-free, wherever you go.
DESIGN PROCESS
DESIGN PROCESS
DESIGN PROCESS
DESIGN PROCESS
Crafting
Seamless
Digital
Experiences
Crafting
Seamless
Digital
Experiences
Crafting
Seamless
Digital
Experiences
Crafting Seamless
Digital Experiences
In this project, my dual role as both UX and UI designer was centered on crafting intuitive, user-centric digital experiences. I delved into understanding user needs, behaviors, and preferences to inform the design process effectively. This involved conducting thorough user research, developing detailed personas that encapsulated diverse user needs, and crafting intuitive information architectures.
Transitioning into the UI design phase, I focused on the visual part of the project by systematically creating wireframes and interactive prototypes.
In this project, my dual role as both UX and UI designer was centered on crafting intuitive, user-centric digital experiences. I delved into understanding user needs, behaviors, and preferences to inform the design process effectively. This involved conducting thorough user research, developing detailed personas that encapsulated diverse user needs, and crafting intuitive information architectures.
Transitioning into the UI design phase, I focused on the visual part of the project by systematically creating wireframes and interactive prototypes.
Quantitative
Research
Quantitative
Research
Quantitative
Research
I conducted a quantitative research study using an online survey to gather data on user preferences. Analyzing the responses provided key insights into user behavior.
Quantitative research is valuable because it offers measurable data, helping us identify clear trends and make informed, data-driven decisions.
I conducted a quantitative research study using an online survey to gather data on user preferences. Analyzing the responses provided key insights into user behavior.
Quantitative research is valuable because it offers measurable data, helping us identify clear trends and make informed, data-driven decisions.
Research
OUTCOMES
Research
OUTCOMES
Research
OUTCOMES
Based on the survey, most users frequently (52.3%) or very frequently (38.6%) attend events where they want to share photos. Over half (54.5%) find it important to manage event members, and 70.5% highlight seamless photo sharing as a key feature. Users are split on organizing their phone galleries, with 39.5% doing so sometimes and another 39.5% rarely.
This indicates a strong preference for user-friendly photo-sharing features in event management apps.
Based on the survey, most users frequently (52.3%) or very frequently (38.6%) attend events where they want to share photos. Over half (54.5%) find it important to manage event members, and 70.5% highlight seamless photo sharing as a key feature. Users are split on organizing their phone galleries, with 39.5% doing so sometimes and another 39.5% rarely.
This indicates a strong preference for user-friendly photo-sharing features in event management apps.
Qualitative
RESEARCH
Qualitative
RESEARCH
Qualitative
RESEARCH
In my effort to understand our audience better, I created a detailed list of questions tailored to uncover their needs and preferences. These questions were designed to reveal what our users truly desire. Subsequently, I conducted interviews with 8 key users, gaining valuable insights into their expectations.
In my effort to understand our audience better, I created a detailed list of questions tailored to uncover their needs and preferences. These questions were designed to reveal what our users truly desire. Subsequently, I conducted interviews with 8 key users, gaining valuable insights into their expectations.
target
audience
target
audience
target
audience
My target audience comprises individuals who actively participate in social events, ranging from parties to family gatherings and group outings. Additionally, it includes professional event planners seeking a reliable platform for seamless event coordination, attendee management, and efficient sharing of event photos with clients and participants.
My target audience comprises individuals who actively participate in social events, ranging from parties to family gatherings and group outings. Additionally, it includes professional event planners seeking a reliable platform for seamless event coordination, attendee management, and efficient sharing of event photos with clients and participants.
Research
OUTCOMES
Research
OUTCOMES
Research
OUTCOMES
Preferred Sharing Platforms: Users tend to favor messaging apps like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger for sharing pictures with friends and family due to their convenience and direct communication features.
Challenges Faced For Organizing Photos: Users often encounter challenges when trying to locate specific photos within their gallery, especially as their collection grows. They may struggle with finding photos quickly or remembering where certain photos are stored.
Preferred Sharing Platforms: Users tend to favor messaging apps like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger for sharing pictures with friends and family due to their convenience and direct communication features.
Challenges Faced For Organizing Photos: Users often encounter challenges when trying to locate specific photos within their gallery, especially as their collection grows. They may struggle with finding photos quickly or remembering where certain photos are stored.
USER
PERSONAS
USER
PERSONAS
USER
PERSONAS
USER
PERSONAS
Based on all the information in hand, I created two user personas:
A marketing specialist from Bangalore who actively participates in social events and wants an easy way to create events and share photos.
A seasoned event planner from Mumbai who needs a robust platform for coordinating events, managing attendees, and sharing event photos with clients.
Creating personas is crucial for me as it helps me understand my users' needs, behaviors, and goals, ensuring my design decisions align with their expectations and create a more user-centered product.
Based on all the information in hand, I created two user personas:
A marketing specialist from Bangalore who actively participates in social events and wants an easy way to create events and share photos.
A seasoned event planner from Mumbai who needs a robust platform for coordinating events, managing attendees, and sharing event photos with clients.
Creating personas is crucial for me as it helps me understand my users' needs, behaviors, and goals, ensuring my design decisions align with their expectations and create a more user-centered product.
Persona 1 / Priyanka
Persona 1 / Priyanka
Persona 1 / Rahul
Persona 1 / Rahul
EMPATHY
MAPPING
EMPATHY
MAPPING
EMPATHY
MAPPING
EMPATHY
MAPPING
With the comprehensive data in hand, I created Empathy Maps for both of our personas. This exercise allowed me to better understand and prioritize the needs, behaviors, and emotions of our users, ensuring that my approach remains user-centric throughout the design and decision-making process.
With the comprehensive data in hand, I created Empathy Maps for both of our personas. This exercise allowed me to better understand and prioritize the needs, behaviors, and emotions of our users, ensuring that my approach remains user-centric throughout the design and decision-making process.
USER
JOURNEY
MAP
USER
JOURNEY
MAP
USER
JOURNEY
MAP
To better understand the user experience in PicPulse, I created a user journey map. This visualization tool outlines the steps a user takes when interacting with the app, capturing their experience from the initial sign-up through event creation, media sharing, and post-event engagement. The user journey map highlights key touchpoints and interactions, providing valuable insights to enhance the overall user experience.
To better understand the user experience in PicPulse, I created a user journey map. This visualization tool outlines the steps a user takes when interacting with the app, capturing their experience from the initial sign-up through event creation, media sharing, and post-event engagement. The user journey map highlights key touchpoints and interactions, providing valuable insights to enhance the overall user experience.
TASK
FLOW
TASK
FLOW
TASK
FLOW
TASK
FLOW
To further analyze user interactions within PicPulse, I developed a task flow. This detailed representation breaks down specific tasks users perform in the app, such as creating an event, uploading photos, or managing their profile. The task flow helps identify the sequence of actions and decisions required to complete each task, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
To further analyze user interactions within PicPulse, I developed a task flow. This detailed representation breaks down specific tasks users perform in the app, such as creating an event, uploading photos, or managing their profile. The task flow helps identify the sequence of actions and decisions required to complete each task, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
USER
FLOW
USER
FLOW
USER
FLOW
USER
FLOW
To comprehensively understand user navigation in PicPulse, I designed a user flow. This diagram maps out the various pathways users take to achieve their goals within the app, such as signing up, joining events, and sharing media. The user flow illustrates the connections between different screens and interactions, highlighting the most efficient routes and potential obstacles, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience.
To comprehensively understand user navigation in PicPulse, I designed a user flow. This diagram maps out the various pathways users take to achieve their goals within the app, such as signing up, joining events, and sharing media. The user flow illustrates the connections between different screens and interactions, highlighting the most efficient routes and potential obstacles, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience.
CARD
SORTING
CARD
SORTING
CARD
SORTING
CARD
SORTING
To optimize how users organize and manage their media in PicPulse, I implemented a card sorting exercise. This technique involves users categorizing features and functions intuitively, providing insights into their mental models. The results from card sorting help structure the app’s layout and navigation, ensuring that features are logically grouped and easily accessible, enhancing the overall usability of PicPulse.
To optimize how users organize and manage their media in PicPulse, I implemented a card sorting exercise. This technique involves users categorizing features and functions intuitively, providing insights into their mental models. The results from card sorting help structure the app’s layout and navigation, ensuring that features are logically grouped and easily accessible, enhancing the overall usability of PicPulse.
INFORMATION
ARCHITECTURE
INFORMATION
ARCHITECTURE
INFORMATION
ARCHITECTURE
INFORMATION
ARCHITECTURE
To create a clear and logical structure for PicPulse, I developed an information architecture. This process involves organizing and labeling content in a way that makes it easy for users to find and use information within the app. The information architecture defines the hierarchy and relationships between different sections and features, ensuring a seamless and intuitive navigation experience for users.
To create a clear and logical structure for PicPulse, I developed an information architecture. This process involves organizing and labeling content in a way that makes it easy for users to find and use information within the app. The information architecture defines the hierarchy and relationships between different sections and features, ensuring a seamless and intuitive navigation experience for users.
FINAL
THOUGHTS on
ux design
FINAL
THOUGHTS on
ux design
FINAL
THOUGHTS on
ux design
Designing PicPulse was all about turning the chaos of scattered photos into an experience that feels simple, intuitive, and enjoyable.
By grounding the process in real user needs, I was able to build flows that reduce friction and keep the focus on memories that matter. Every interaction was shaped to feel natural, whether it’s creating an event, sharing photos, or reliving past moments.
The result is a user experience that balances functionality with ease, helping people stay connected through the stories they capture together.
Designing PicPulse was all about turning the chaos of scattered photos into an experience that feels simple, intuitive, and enjoyable.
By grounding the process in real user needs, I was able to build flows that reduce friction and keep the focus on memories that matter. Every interaction was shaped to feel natural, whether it’s creating an event, sharing photos, or reliving past moments.
The result is a user experience that balances functionality with ease, helping people stay connected through the stories they capture together.
Problem Statement
In today's digital age, the disappointment of overlooked moments captured by friends, lost in the oblivion of forgotten photos, is all too common. Likewise, navigating through cluttered phone galleries filled with a mishmash of memories, screenshots, and downloads often leaves users feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their cherished moments.
Solution
Introducing PicPulse – the ultimate event-based photo sharing app. Create memorable events and invite friends to join in capturing and sharing favorite moments together, effortlessly. With PicPulse, your memories are securely stored and easily accessible, allowing you to relive each special moment, collaboratively and distraction-free, wherever you go.
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