Secure messenger designed to protect users from spam and ensure privacy. It offers advanced privacy settings, an intuitive interface, and a tiered contact system for added protection, making communication both safe and convenient.
My Role
Product Designer,
Visual Designer, User Flow, Prototyping
Timeline
September - October 2023
Tools
Figma, Google Forms
In today's digital age, where user data and privacy face growing threats, there is an urgent demand for a messenger app that places a strong emphasis on safeguarding personal information and ensuring privacy.
We are developing a new app designed to provide people with a heightened sense of protection and security in their daily conversations and interactions.
Develop a secure messaging app, focused on user privacy, protection from spam, and delivering an intuitive, user-friendly interface.
Gather insights through research to identify user needs and pain points
I conducted qualitative research involving diverse participants, gathering valuable insights through in-depth interviews. This research enriched our understanding of user preferences and needs in the context of messaging apps.
Clearly define the problem and set goals based on research findings
We explored user emotions, needs, and frustrations with messaging apps to better understand their privacy concerns and spam issues. These insights shaped the design for a more secure and intuitive user experience.
Users of messaging apps face growing concerns about privacy and the constant influx of spam. Current platforms lack sufficient protection while maintaining an intuitive experience, resulting in frustration and diminished trust. There is a need for a solution that provides both strong security and ease of use.
Generate ideas, create prototypes, and test potential solutions
The low-fidelity phase is an initial design stage focused on creating quick and basic prototypes, such as sketches or wireframes, to rapidly explore and test ideas. It allows for quick iterations and validation before committing to more detailed designs.
Final implementation, user testing, and project outcomes.
Key interface designs that address the primary user challenges, showcasing how the implemented features enhance usability and improve overall user satisfaction.
Helps users easily locate and connect with friends within the app. The ability to add users who are nearby or add users who are already in the same group as you.
The app includes privacy and security settings for chats, allows sharing media like photos, videos, files, voice messages, and links, and offers features like Incognito mode, group invites, and owner-only message permissions.
Friends: Can view only your secondary profile information but cannot invite you to groups or share your profile with others.
Close friends: Can view all your profile information, invite you to groups, and share your profile.
The high-fidelity phase is an advanced design stage where polished and detailed prototypes are developed, closely resembling the final product. This phase refines and finalizes the design for implementation, providing a realistic representation for thorough testing and stakeholder communication.
Privacy is Paramount: Users prioritize privacy and security in their messaging apps, demanding strong protection features that don't sacrifice usability.
Simplicity Enhances Adoption: A clean and intuitive interface is crucial for user satisfaction, especially when managing advanced privacy settings.
Spam Control is Essential: Effective spam filtering and control features significantly improve user trust and engagement.
Customization Matters: Offering customizable chat and group settings, such as Incognito mode and message restrictions, allows users to tailor their experience to their specific needs.