Process

For the FestFriend app, I focused on improving safety and connection for festival-goers through intuitive UX/UI design. I began with user research to understand pain points like losing friends in crowds and needing real-time updates. From there, I built wireframes and prototypes that emphasized simple navigation and clear visuals. Key features include real-time location sharing, group check-ins, and safety alerts. After iterative testing and refinement, the result is a sleek, user-friendly interface that delivers a seamless and engaging festival experience.

Situation

Attending a massive music festival can be exciting, but safety concerns, navigating unfamiliar spaces, and losing friends can quickly turn the experience stressful. Issues like dehydration, getting separated from your group, drug-related incidents, and limited access to wellness services can disrupt what should be a carefree time. These challenges often create anxiety and real safety risks, especially for younger attendees who may be less prepared. Without proper support, festivals can become overwhelming environments that take away from the overall experience.

First Round Mockups

Mapping

This project focuses on intuitive, community-based location sharing through a digital map interface. Users can see friends’ real-time locations, drop custom pins for meetup spots, and navigate with a built-in compass. The goal was to create a simple, visually engaging, and user-friendly experience that strengthens social connection and makes finding friends at busy events easy and interactive.

Login

The login and account creation pages were designed to provide a seamless and welcoming entry point into the FestFriend experience. The layout emphasizes simplicity, clarity, and quick navigation, allowing users to sign in or create an account with ease.

Lockscreen Page

The lockscreen page was designed to keep users instantly connected and informed without needing to open the app. It features FestFriend alert notifications that display real-time updates on friends’ locations and meetup point activity, ensuring users never miss a connection.

Calendar

The calendar page simplifies event planning by letting users select festivals they’re attending and automatically add them to their in-app schedule. With a clean layout, color-coded events, and smooth navigation, it keeps all upcoming plans easy to access and manage. The goal was to create a visually intuitive, time-saving tool that helps users stay organized and enhances their overall festival experience.

Home, Add Friends & Profile

The FestFriend home experience was designed to make staying connected simple and personal. The home page shows upcoming events, friend activity, and recent updates at a glance, creating a central hub for all festival interactions.

The Add Friends feature enables quick connections through search, QR code, or shared invites, promoting community before and during events. It was built to make connecting easy, fast, and fun.

The Profile Page acts as each user’s personal space, showcasing event history, shared memories, and current plans. Its clean, expressive layout balances usability with individuality, giving every user a unique presence in the app.

Together, these pages create the core social experience of FestFriend - connecting people, streamlining planning, and turning shared moments into lasting memories.