Client:
ZenithWear Studio
Role:
UX Designer
Tools:
Web & Mobile
Timeline:
Feb 2025 – Mar 2025
Platform:
Web & Mobile
Project Overview
Podcasts have become a major medium for storytelling, education, and entertainment, but many apps struggle to create an intuitive, personalized listening experience. This project involved designing a podcast app focused on discovery, ease of use, and seamless listening. The goal was to create an experience that feels effortless, helping users find great content, manage subscriptions, and enjoy playback with minimal friction.
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Goals
Streamline subscription and playlist management
Create intuitive, minimal playback controls for distraction-free listening
Improve offline listening experience with easy downloads and storage
Enhance social engagement with sharing and commenting features
Final Outcome
Audit & Research:
+22% increase in completed checkouts
-17% drop in bounce rate
Improved NPS from 6.5 to 8.2
UX Solutions
1. Personalized Discovery Feed
Designed a dynamic home screen that highlights new episodes, trending shows, and tailored suggestions based on listening habits.
2. Easy Subscription & Playlist Management
Developed simple controls for subscribing, creating custom playlists, and organizing saved episodes — all accessible with a few taps.
3. Minimal Playback UI
Created a clean, distraction-free playback screen with intuitive gestures for skipping, rewinding, and playback speed control.
4. Offline Listening Features
Implemented easy-to-use download buttons and clear storage indicators, making offline access hassle-free.
5. Social & Sharing Integration
Added options to share episodes via social media or messaging apps, along with a commenting system to foster community engagement.
