æpistle was born from divisive algorithms on social media. It’s a blend of image-sharing, microblogging, and forums. With social unity as its goal, æpistle brings together like-minded communities through creative content.
æpistle is a user-friendly platform for content creators of all ages. It allows for rich posts with minimal effort, combining image-sharing with innovative content options.
To understand the types of people who would engage with the mobile application, we created an ecosystem map that outlines everything from the big picture to essential details.
We began with the concept of æpistle, rooted in visual design, and used it as a foundation to conduct tests and iterate.
Interacting with diverse groups helped us understand online social networking challenges across various social media platforms.
After testing, we tightened up some key features using ‘how might we‘ methods to focus on ways to enhance users’ posting abilities based on their feedback.
We aim to foster belonging by ensuring users find resonance within their chosen communities, inspiring authentic storytelling and empowerment.
One of my main focuses was to create the most effective user onboarding experience for first-time users signing up for æpistle.
I focused on an intuitive, welcoming onboarding that introduces users to æpistle’s features.
I also worked on creating an engaging content posting experience, as it’s a big step in helping users connect with others who share similar interests.
The goal was to allow users the flexibility to create in a way that reflects their preferred communication style.
To align with one of æpistle’s primary goals of enabling users to freely express their opinions without fear, I introduced a feature that allows users to customize and post anonymously.
This fosters a safe and inclusive environment, encouraging authentic engagement.
As part of my role, I oversaw the upkeep of the team’s design system and mentored junior designers on maintaining it, ensuring consistency and quality across our projects.
