Plug
Plug is a conceptual mobile application reimagining social music listening experiences, enabling real-time song sharing and queuing among friends in the same physical space.
Services
Wireframes
UI Design
App Design
Tools
Figma
Year completed
2019
Background
During senior year of college, my friend and I embarked on a design exploration project, conceptualizing the Plug app using Figma. Motivated by our shared passion for music and the desire to explore innovative ways of social interaction through technology, we set out to create a user-centric design that would reimagine how people engage with music together.
Challenge
During the design process of Plug, we encountered challenges in transitioning our conceptual design into a functional app due to financial constraints. As college students, we lacked the funds to hire a developer. Additionally, in subsequent years, we discovered that Spotify had released a feature similar to Plug's concept. This revelation highlighted the importance of timing in the competitive landscape of app development, while also affirming the validity of our idea. Despite these setbacks, the experience of designing Plug provided valuable insights into product development and innovation.
Outcome
While Plug may have remained a design project, the process of conceptualizing and designing the app was a valuable learning experience that allowed us to explore the intersection of technology and social interaction. Though the app itself may not have been developed, the insights gained from this project continue to inform our approach to user-centered design and inspire future endeavors in creating innovative digital experiences.