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Improved UX for Music Collaboration

A user-centered redesign that simplified workflows, enhanced creative collaboration, and brought clarity to a once fragmented music-making experience.

ROLE

Product Designer

DURATION

1 Month

PLATFORM

Web

VERTICAL

MusicTech

Improved UX for Music Collaboration

A user-centered redesign that simplified workflows, enhanced creative collaboration, and brought clarity to a once fragmented music-making experience.

ROLE

Product Designer

DURATION

1 Month

PLATFORM

Web

VERTICAL

MusicTech

Improved UX for Music Collaboration

A user-centered redesign that simplified workflows, enhanced creative collaboration, and brought clarity to a once fragmented music-making experience.

ROLE

Product Designer

DURATION

1 Month

PLATFORM

Web

VERTICAL

MusicTech

Improved UX for Music Collaboration

A user-centered redesign that simplified workflows, enhanced creative collaboration, and brought clarity to a once fragmented music-making experience.

ROLE

Product Designer

DURATION

1 Month

PLATFORM

Web

VERTICAL

MusicTech

PROJECT OVERVIEW

PROJECT OVERVIEW

PROJECT OVERVIEW

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A redesign initiative aimed at transforming a digital platform into a seamless space where musicians can create, mix, and collaborate on music projects in real time. This product combined the power of collaboration with an in-browser audio mixing engine, enabling users to connect creatively, regardless of location.

A redesign initiative aimed at transforming a digital platform into a seamless space where musicians can create, mix, and collaborate on music projects in real time. This product combined the power of collaboration with an in-browser audio mixing engine, enabling users to connect creatively, regardless of location.

A redesign initiative aimed at transforming a digital platform into a seamless space where musicians can create, mix, and collaborate on music projects in real time. This product combined the power of collaboration with an in-browser audio mixing engine, enabling users to connect creatively, regardless of location.

A redesign initiative aimed at transforming a digital platform into a seamless space where musicians can create, mix, and collaborate on music projects in real time. This product combined the power of collaboration with an in-browser audio mixing engine, enabling users to connect creatively, regardless of location.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

PROBLEM STATEMENT

PROBLEM STATEMENT

PROBLEM STATEMENT

The existing experience was inconsistent, difficult to navigate, and not optimized for responsiveness. Users found it challenging to locate features, stay engaged, and collaborate smoothly — all of which negatively impacted both creativity and retention.

The existing experience was inconsistent, difficult to navigate, and not optimized for responsiveness. Users found it challenging to locate features, stay engaged, and collaborate smoothly — all of which negatively impacted both creativity and retention.

The existing experience was inconsistent, difficult to navigate, and not optimized for responsiveness. Users found it challenging to locate features, stay engaged, and collaborate smoothly — all of which negatively impacted both creativity and retention.

The existing experience was inconsistent, difficult to navigate, and not optimized for responsiveness. Users found it challenging to locate features, stay engaged, and collaborate smoothly — all of which negatively impacted both creativity and retention.

The challenge was to identify and address the core usability and design issues that were blocking musicians from collaborating effectively.

The challenge was to identify and address the core usability and design issues that were blocking musicians from collaborating effectively.

The challenge was to identify and address the core usability and design issues that were blocking musicians from collaborating effectively.

The challenge was to identify and address the core usability and design issues that were blocking musicians from collaborating effectively.

Inconsistent brand identity and visual language made the interface feel disjointed and amateur, causing confusion and lack of trust.

Inconsistent brand identity and visual language made the interface feel disjointed and amateur, causing confusion and lack of trust.

Inconsistent brand identity and visual language made the interface feel disjointed and amateur, causing confusion and lack of trust.

Inconsistent brand identity and visual language made the interface feel disjointed and amateur, causing confusion and lack of trust.

Unclear navigation and cluttered layout slowed users down and made the platform feel unintuitive.

Unclear navigation and cluttered layout slowed users down and made the platform feel unintuitive.

Unclear navigation and cluttered layout slowed users down and made the platform feel unintuitive.

Unclear navigation and cluttered layout slowed users down and made the platform feel unintuitive.

Establish a consistent and scalable design system to support growth and future features.

Establish a consistent and scalable design system to support growth and future features.

Establish a consistent and scalable design system to support growth and future features.

Establish a consistent and scalable design system to support growth and future features.

TARGET AUDIENCE

TARGET AUDIENCE

TARGET AUDIENCE

TARGET AUDIENCE

INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS

Artists looking to collaborate with others on tracks, remixes, or original compositions without needing physical studios.

INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS

Artists looking to collaborate with others on tracks, remixes, or original compositions without needing physical studios.

INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS

Artists looking to collaborate with others on tracks, remixes, or original compositions without needing physical studios.

INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS

Artists looking to collaborate with others on tracks, remixes, or original compositions without needing physical studios.

MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS

Hobbyists who engage in casual music creation or exploration and want to co-create or experiment with others in real-time.

MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS

Hobbyists who engage in casual music creation or exploration and want to co-create or experiment with others in real-time.

MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS

Hobbyists who engage in casual music creation or exploration and want to co-create or experiment with others in real-time.

MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS

Hobbyists who engage in casual music creation or exploration and want to co-create or experiment with others in real-time.

ARTISTS & PRODUCERS

Experienced users who require reliable tools and smooth workflows for remote production, mixing, and feedback sharing.

ARTISTS & PRODUCERS

Experienced users who require reliable tools and smooth workflows for remote production, mixing, and feedback sharing.

ARTISTS & PRODUCERS

Experienced users who require reliable tools and smooth workflows for remote production, mixing, and feedback sharing.

ARTISTS & PRODUCERS

Experienced users who require reliable tools and smooth workflows for remote production, mixing, and feedback sharing.

GOAL

GOAL

GOAL

GOAL

Enhance user experience by resolving usability issues and simplifying workflows.

Enhance user experience by resolving usability issues and simplifying workflows.

Enhance user experience by resolving usability issues and simplifying workflows.

Enhance user experience by resolving usability issues and simplifying workflows.

Unclear navigation and cluttered layout slowed users down and made the platform feel unintuitive.

Unclear navigation and cluttered layout slowed users down and made the platform feel unintuitive.

Unclear navigation and cluttered layout slowed users down and made the platform feel unintuitive.

Unclear navigation and cluttered layout slowed users down and made the platform feel unintuitive.

Establish a consistent and scalable design system to support growth and future features.

Establish a consistent and scalable design system to support growth and future features.

Establish a consistent and scalable design system to support growth and future features.

Establish a consistent and scalable design system to support growth and future features.

DESIGN PROCESS

DESIGN PROCESS

DESIGN PROCESS

DESIGN PROCESS

1

UNDERSTAND & DEFINE

We collaborated with musicians and stakeholders to understand how they currently create and collaborate. Through interviews and journey mapping, we identified key friction points and uncovered opportunities to build a smoother, more engaging collaboration experience.

1

UNDERSTAND & DEFINE

We collaborated with musicians and stakeholders to understand how they currently create and collaborate. Through interviews and journey mapping, we identified key friction points and uncovered opportunities to build a smoother, more engaging collaboration experience.

1

UNDERSTAND & DEFINE

We collaborated with musicians and stakeholders to understand how they currently create and collaborate. Through interviews and journey mapping, we identified key friction points and uncovered opportunities to build a smoother, more engaging collaboration experience.

1

UNDERSTAND & DEFINE

We collaborated with musicians and stakeholders to understand how they currently create and collaborate. Through interviews and journey mapping, we identified key friction points and uncovered opportunities to build a smoother, more engaging collaboration experience.

2

SKETCH & DECIDE

Drawing inspiration from research insights and creative workflows, we explored multiple design directions. We rapidly sketched and iterated on low-fidelity wireframes to visualize the user journey and align on the most intuitive structure.

2

SKETCH & DECIDE

Drawing inspiration from research insights and creative workflows, we explored multiple design directions. We rapidly sketched and iterated on low-fidelity wireframes to visualize the user journey and align on the most intuitive structure.

2

SKETCH & DECIDE

Drawing inspiration from research insights and creative workflows, we explored multiple design directions. We rapidly sketched and iterated on low-fidelity wireframes to visualize the user journey and align on the most intuitive structure.

2

SKETCH & DECIDE

Drawing inspiration from research insights and creative workflows, we explored multiple design directions. We rapidly sketched and iterated on low-fidelity wireframes to visualize the user journey and align on the most intuitive structure.

3

PROTOTYPE & VALIDATE

High-fidelity prototypes were created in Figma to bring the experience to life. We conducted usability testing with musicians, refining the design based on real-world feedback before finalizing a polished, collaboration-ready interface.

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PROTOTYPE & VALIDATE

High-fidelity prototypes were created in Figma to bring the experience to life. We conducted usability testing with musicians, refining the design based on real-world feedback before finalizing a polished, collaboration-ready interface.

3

PROTOTYPE & VALIDATE

High-fidelity prototypes were created in Figma to bring the experience to life. We conducted usability testing with musicians, refining the design based on real-world feedback before finalizing a polished, collaboration-ready interface.

3

PROTOTYPE & VALIDATE

High-fidelity prototypes were created in Figma to bring the experience to life. We conducted usability testing with musicians, refining the design based on real-world feedback before finalizing a polished, collaboration-ready interface.

CHALLENGES FACED

CHALLENGES FACED

CHALLENGES FACED

CHALLENGES FACED

INCONSISTENT UI

Visuals lacked cohesion. We introduced a design system to bring consistency and clarity.

INCONSISTENT UI

Visuals lacked cohesion. We introduced a design system to bring consistency and clarity.

INCONSISTENT UI

Visuals lacked cohesion. We introduced a design system to bring consistency and clarity.

INCONSISTENT UI

Visuals lacked cohesion. We introduced a design system to bring consistency and clarity.

POOR NAVIGATION

Users struggled to find features. We restructured the layout and improved the content flow.

POOR NAVIGATION

Users struggled to find features. We restructured the layout and improved the content flow.

POOR NAVIGATION

Users struggled to find features. We restructured the layout and improved the content flow.

POOR NAVIGATION

Users struggled to find features. We restructured the layout and improved the content flow.

LIMITED FLEXIBILITY

The interface wasn’t adaptable. We applied responsive principles to improve layout behavior on desktop.

LIMITED FLEXIBILITY

The interface wasn’t adaptable. We applied responsive principles to improve layout behavior on desktop.

LIMITED FLEXIBILITY

The interface wasn’t adaptable. We applied responsive principles to improve layout behavior on desktop.

LIMITED FLEXIBILITY

The interface wasn’t adaptable. We applied responsive principles to improve layout behavior on desktop.

ITERATIONS

ITERATIONS

ITERATIONS

ITERATIONS

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MY CONTRIBUTIONS

MY CONTRIBUTIONS

MY CONTRIBUTIONS

MY CONTRIBUTIONS

Analyzed the existing product to identify usability gaps and improvement areas.

Analyzed the existing product to identify usability gaps and improvement areas.

Analyzed the existing product to identify usability gaps and improvement areas.

Analyzed the existing product to identify usability gaps and improvement areas.

Planned and conducted interviews to gather insights and validate assumptions.

Planned and conducted interviews to gather insights and validate assumptions.

Planned and conducted interviews to gather insights and validate assumptions.

Planned and conducted interviews to gather insights and validate assumptions.

Designed low- and high-fidelity prototypes to visualize and test new concepts.

Designed low- and high-fidelity prototypes to visualize and test new concepts.

Designed low- and high-fidelity prototypes to visualize and test new concepts.

Designed low- and high-fidelity prototypes to visualize and test new concepts.

Created a scalable design system to ensure visual and functional consistency.

Created a scalable design system to ensure visual and functional consistency.

Created a scalable design system to ensure visual and functional consistency.

Created a scalable design system to ensure visual and functional consistency.

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DESIGN SYSTEM

DESIGN SYSTEM

DESIGN SYSTEM

DESIGN SYSTEM

We created a modular and scalable design system to ensure consistency, clarity, and efficiency across the platform.

We created a modular and scalable design system to ensure consistency, clarity, and efficiency across the platform.

We created a modular and scalable design system to ensure consistency, clarity, and efficiency across the platform.

We created a modular and scalable design system to ensure consistency, clarity, and efficiency across the platform.

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IMPACT CREATED

IMPACT CREATED

IMPACT CREATED

IMPACT CREATED

IMPROVED USABILITY

A cleaner interface and intuitive navigation increased user satisfaction and reduced friction.

IMPROVED USABILITY

A cleaner interface and intuitive navigation increased user satisfaction and reduced friction.

IMPROVED USABILITY

A cleaner interface and intuitive navigation increased user satisfaction and reduced friction.

IMPROVED USABILITY

A cleaner interface and intuitive navigation increased user satisfaction and reduced friction.

ENHANCED COLLABORATION

Clearer workflows and better structure encouraged musicians to engage more actively.

ENHANCED COLLABORATION

Clearer workflows and better structure encouraged musicians to engage more actively.

ENHANCED COLLABORATION

Clearer workflows and better structure encouraged musicians to engage more actively.

ENHANCED COLLABORATION

Clearer workflows and better structure encouraged musicians to engage more actively.

STRONGER BRAND PERCEPTION

A cohesive visual identity built trust and positioned the platform as more professional and reliable.

STRONGER BRAND PERCEPTION

A cohesive visual identity built trust and positioned the platform as more professional and reliable.

STRONGER BRAND PERCEPTION

A cohesive visual identity built trust and positioned the platform as more professional and reliable.

STRONGER BRAND PERCEPTION

A cohesive visual identity built trust and positioned the platform as more professional and reliable.

INCREASED RETENTION POTENTIAL

A more enjoyable and purposeful experience encouraged users to return and stay engaged with ongoing projects.

INCREASED RETENTION POTENTIAL

A more enjoyable and purposeful experience encouraged users to return and stay engaged with ongoing projects.

INCREASED RETENTION POTENTIAL

A more enjoyable and purposeful experience encouraged users to return and stay engaged with ongoing projects.

INCREASED RETENTION POTENTIAL

A more enjoyable and purposeful experience encouraged users to return and stay engaged with ongoing projects.

LEARNIGS

LEARNIGS

LEARNIGS

LEARNIGS

Designing for a collaborative creative platform taught me the value of balancing structure with flexibility. It also reinforced how impactful real user feedback can be when applied iteratively throughout the process.

Designing for a collaborative creative platform taught me the value of balancing structure with flexibility. It also reinforced how impactful real user feedback can be when applied iteratively throughout the process.

Designing for a collaborative creative platform taught me the value of balancing structure with flexibility. It also reinforced how impactful real user feedback can be when applied iteratively throughout the process.

Designing for a collaborative creative platform taught me the value of balancing structure with flexibility. It also reinforced how impactful real user feedback can be when applied iteratively throughout the process.

Designing for creative users requires flexibility, clarity, and minimal friction.

Designing for creative users requires flexibility, clarity, and minimal friction.

Designing for creative users requires flexibility, clarity, and minimal friction.

Designing for creative users requires flexibility, clarity, and minimal friction.

Real user feedback is essential for shaping decisions that truly matter.

Real user feedback is essential for shaping decisions that truly matter.

Real user feedback is essential for shaping decisions that truly matter.

Real user feedback is essential for shaping decisions that truly matter.

A well-structured design system speeds up delivery while improving consistency.

A well-structured design system speeds up delivery while improving consistency.

A well-structured design system speeds up delivery while improving consistency.

A well-structured design system speeds up delivery while improving consistency.

Small UX improvements, when well-informed, can create a big impact on how users collaborate and create.

Small UX improvements, when well-informed, can create a big impact on how users collaborate and create.

Small UX improvements, when well-informed, can create a big impact on how users collaborate and create.

Small UX improvements, when well-informed, can create a big impact on how users collaborate and create.

FINAL THOUGHTS

FINAL THOUGHTS

FINAL THOUGHTS

FINAL THOUGHTS

By redesigning the platform with a user-first approach, we not only solved critical usability issues — we empowered musicians to collaborate more confidently and creatively. The improved structure, consistency, and workflows turned the platform into a tool that supports focus, expression, and long-term engagement.

By redesigning the platform with a user-first approach, we not only solved critical usability issues — we empowered musicians to collaborate more confidently and creatively. The improved structure, consistency, and workflows turned the platform into a tool that supports focus, expression, and long-term engagement.

By redesigning the platform with a user-first approach, we not only solved critical usability issues — we empowered musicians to collaborate more confidently and creatively. The improved structure, consistency, and workflows turned the platform into a tool that supports focus, expression, and long-term engagement.

By redesigning the platform with a user-first approach, we not only solved critical usability issues — we empowered musicians to collaborate more confidently and creatively. The improved structure, consistency, and workflows turned the platform into a tool that supports focus, expression, and long-term engagement.

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