Splash Porogaramu yo Guhuza Abantu mu Mubano na Junjie Xu

Umushinga Splash Porogaramu yo Guhuza Abantu mu Mubano wa Junjie Xu ni uwatsinze igihembo cyubahwa cyane 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma mu Cyiciro cy'Ihiganwa cya Telefoni Igendanwa.

IcyumaTelefoni Igendanwa· 2025

Splash Porogaramu yo Guhuza Abantu mu Mubano

na Junjie Xu

Uwatsinze Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma mu Cyiciro cya Telefoni Igendanwa

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Ibyerekeye Splash Porogaramu yo Guhuza Abantu mu Mubano

Splash ni porogaramu yo guhuza abantu mu mubano yakozwe kugira ngo ifashe abanyeshuri bo muri kaminuza guhura n'inshuti nshya mu buzima nyabwo. Abakoresha biyandikisha bakoresheje nimero ya telefoni maze bakabona ibirori bizaba ku ipaji y'itangiriro. Gukanda rimwe gusa bituma winjira mu birori, kandi guhura gushya bishobora gushyirwaho mu masegonda make. Guhuza abantu bishingira ku gihe, ahantu, ndetse n'ibyo bakunda bihuriweho. Guhuza abantu bafitanye isano ya kabiri hamwe no kuvugurura amanimero ya telefoni mu buryo bwihariye, bituma habaho icyizere n'umutekano. Ibibutsa bitera abantu gukurikirana no kwitabira ibirori. Splash yakozwe kugira ngo ikoreshwe kuri iOS na Android, kandi igabanya ikiguzi n'igihe bibangamira imibanire hagati y'abanyeshuri muri kaminuza.

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Ibyerekeye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Splash Porogaramu yo Guhuza Abantu mu Mubano ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Splash Porogaramu yo Guhuza Abantu mu Mubano biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Splash Porogaramu yo Guhuza Abantu mu Mubano yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

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Ibintu Bidasanzwe: 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.
Ibipimo n'Ipaki: 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
Ibibazo Fatizo: social networking, campus friendship, offline socializing, real-time event matching, college networking, friend meetup app, spontaneous meetups, Firebase app, community building, event-based networking
Ikoranabuhanga ryo Guteza Imbere: 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.
Ikibazo cy'Ishusho: 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.
Ubushakashatsi: 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
Ibyatumye Habaho: 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.
Igihe cy'Umushinga: Pittsburgh PA, Sep 2023 - Mar 2024
Uburyo bw'Imikorere: 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.
Abagize Itsinda: Junjie Xu
Abafotoye: Junjie Xu