Splash Sosialt nettverksprogram av Junjie Xu

Designet Splash Sosialt nettverksprogram av Junjie Xu er en høyt verdsatt vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2025 A' Design Award i Jern i konkurransekategorien Mobilteknologi, applikasjoner og programvaredesign.

JernMobil· 2025

Splash Sosialt nettverksprogram

av Junjie Xu

Vinner av A' Design Award i Jern i kategorien Mobil

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Om Splash Sosialt nettverksprogram

Splash er et sosialt nettverksprogram utviklet for å hjelpe collegestudenter med å møte nye venner ansikt til ansikt. Brukere registrerer seg med et telefonnummer og ser kommende arrangementer på hjemmesiden. Med ett klikk kan man delta på et arrangement, og nye treffpunkter kan opprettes på sekunder. Matching skjer basert på tid, sted og felles interesser. Andregradsforbindelser og privat utveksling av telefonnummer bidrar til tillit og trygghet. Påminnelser oppfordrer til deltakelse. Splash er utviklet for iOS og Android og fjerner kostnads- og tidsbarrierer for sosialt samvær på campus.

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Om A' Design Award i Jern

Splash Sosialt nettverksprogram er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. Splash Sosialt nettverksprogram forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. Splash Sosialt nettverksprogram respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.

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Krediteringer, teammedlemmer og tekniske detaljer levert av designeren.

Unike egenskaper: Splash is an instant offline social networking app designed for college students to seamlessly meet new friends with one-click matching based on time, location, and preferences. Unlike traditional apps, Splash removes financial and time barriers to socializing, leveraging real-time event creation, smart notifications, and second-degree connections for trust. The design prioritizes speed, spontaneity, and safety, ensuring frictionless interactions that foster real-world friendships.
Dimensjoner og emballasje: Platform: iOS (Swift), Android (React Native)
Backend: Firebase (Firestore, Authentication), Google Cloud Functions
Event Matching Algorithm: Real-time interest and availability-based pairing
User Authentication: Phone number-based login with OTP verification
Privacy & Safety: End-to-end encryption for phone number exchanges
Data Storage: Cloud-based with GDPR compliance
Package Size: 40MB initial app download
Stikkord: social networking, campus friendship, offline socializing, real-time event matching, college networking, friend meetup app, spontaneous meetups, Firebase app, community building, event-based networking
Produksjonsteknologi: Splash was built using Swift for iOS development with a Firebase backend for real-time event matching and authentication. We employed React Native for cross-platform scalability, leveraging Google Cloud Functions for instant event processing. The UI was crafted using Figma, focusing on minimalistic yet engaging interaction flows. Our design methodology followed Lean UX and rapid prototyping, allowing for iterative user testing and agile improvements.
Designutfordring: The biggest challenge was balancing spontaneity with user safety and trust. Unlike traditional networking apps, Splash required instant but meaningful social matching, ensuring low drop-off rates while maintaining a seamless UX. We tackled this by leveraging second-degree connections for social proof, implementing privacy-first phone exchange, and designing a minimal-input event creation process. Rapid iteration and real-world testing allowed us to optimize engagement.
Forskning: Research Type: Market & UX Research
Objective: Validate the demand for frictionless campus socializing
Methodology: Surveys, interviews, prototype testing
Data Collection: 500-person survey at CMU, 100+ user interviews
Participants: College students (18-24)
Results: High interest in a free, instant social meetup app
Insights: Users prioritize low effort, real-time availability, and social safety
Impact: Splash removes financial/time barriers to forming friendships, making socializing more accessible
Inspirasjon: Splash was inspired by the struggle of making real-life friends on campus without investing excessive time or money. We saw a gap—students craved spontaneous, effortless social interactions. Drawing from Uber’s instant matching model, we designed Splash to remove the friction in meeting new people. Our research included a 500-person CMU survey and 100+ user interviews, refining our MVP for real-world needs. With fast iterations and data-driven UX, we built a seamless, intuitive experience.
Prosjektvarighet: Pittsburgh PA, Sep 2023 - Mar 2024
Driftsflyt: Users sign up with their phone number and sync contacts to discover friends. The homepage displays upcoming events, allowing users to join with one click. Event initiators can create meetups in seconds, while AI-powered notifications increase engagement. Users confirm participation by exchanging details and uploading a profile image. Smart reminders ensure attendance. The app fosters real-world connections effortlessly, reducing social friction.
Teammedlemmer: Junjie Xu
Bildekreditering: Junjie Xu