VIDY APP
App Design
2017
MY ROLE
User interviews
Heuristics Research
Customer Journey Mapping
Priority Matrix
Wireframes
Users are always finding new ways to express themselves through digital communication such as emojis, stickers and GIFs. Vidy plans to approach self expression through short videos with sound and include Artistes collaborations via premium content.
Discovery
How and when do we use digital communication and why has it become so popular? We also want to understand how receptive people are to new digital expressions like Vidy.
Screeners
(Chinese market results highlight)
User Interview + Affinity Mapping
(User interviews on digital expression)
01
6 of 17
are willing to pay for premium content and will spend between RMB 5-10
02
7 out of 17
will upload their own content. Most of the remaining users are unlikely to upload content due to self-consciousness
03
13 out of 17
prefer one-time payment. Remaining users prefer monthly/annual subscriptions
01
People are expressive
"I use non-text communication because it helps convey different emotions"
02
Conform to stay connected
"I conform to certain apps because they keep me connected among my social network"
03
Accessibility
is key
"I don't like going through many steps to get what I want because it takes effort"
Competitor Analysis

Apart from knowing who Vidy was up against, we wanted to find out what opportunities were available based on the strengths and weaknesses of the competitors.
We also got to compare the onboarding processes and how we can help improve them for Vidy.
Persona
Customer Journey Mapping

Problem Statement
How might we provide a simple and effective onboarding for users to start using Vidy?
How might we use celebrities and artistes to introduce premium content on the app?
Lo-fi Prototyping + User Testing


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Iterations
Hi-Fi Prototyping






Future Plans
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Content Prediction
Feature content based on time of day, weather, occasion, news, location
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Voice Search
Providing the option for users to search for Vidy content via voice recording
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Collaboration Platform
Work with brands, influencers, celebrities to create brand specific content as a form of awareness and marketing.