music BOOKING PLATFORM
Pairing beginning music artists with their perfect music studio
Transforming the Music Studio Experience with Intuitive Design
Stuniverse is a SaaS platform designed to connect artists and studios, making it easier for musicians to find, book, and manage their studio sessions.
Timeline
3 weeks from research to final designs
Background
Stuniverse is a SaaS platform crafted to connect musicians with studios, simplifying the process of discovering, booking, and managing studio sessions. My role involved creating a visually compelling and user-friendly interface that empowers independent artists, bands, producers, and engineers to easily access high-quality studio spaces. This platform was designed to help users overcome geographical and financial barriers, inspiring them to elevate their music through seamless functionality and a creative atmosphere.
Streamlined the platform's navigation, enhanced accessibility for a diverse global audience, and created a scalable design to ensure consistent user experiences across regions.
Streamlined Navigation
Designed a platform where users can easily find studios, book sessions, and access detailed information with minimal effort.
Enhanced Accessibility
Ensured that the platform caters to a global audience with varying levels of technical proficiency, making it accessible and user-friendly.
Scalable Design
Created a flexible platform structure that can adapt to new features and accommodate global expansion, ensuring consistent user experiences across different regions
This category details the step-by-step approach taken during the project, including research, planning, design, development, testing, and optimization phases.
Research & Planning
To understand the needs and frustrations of users, I conducted interviews with studio owners and musicians. These discussions revealed pain points, such as the lack of user-friendly booking systems and the difficulty of finding studios that match specific requirements.
In-Depth Interviews: Uncovered key insights into users’ needs, like detailed studio profiles, advanced search filters, and clear scheduling tools.
Persona Development: I developed detailed user personas, such as an independent artist seeking affordable spaces and a producer requiring specialized equipment, to guide design decisions and ensure inclusivity.
Design & Prototyping
Wireframing:
I began with low-fidelity wireframes to establish the platform's structure and key interactions. The primary goals were to simplify navigation and enhance accessibility. Features such as a central search interface, detailed studio profiles, and a calendar-based booking system were prioritized.
Visual Design:
The platform’s dark color palette with vibrant purple accents created a professional and creative atmosphere. High-quality images of studios and custom-designed icons enhanced the aesthetic appeal, establishing trust and encouraging engagement.
Development & Implementation
Using Figma, I developed interactive, high-fidelity prototypes to demonstrate key features, including:
Search Functionality: Filters for location, pricing, and equipment, making it easy to find relevant studios.
Studio Profiles: Each profile included high-resolution images, detailed descriptions, and comprehensive amenities lists.
Booking System: A visual calendar highlighted available slots, streamlining the scheduling process for users.
Testing & Optimization
I conducted usability testing sessions with musicians and producers, collecting valuable feedback on platform functionality and user experience.
Key Feedback: Improvements were needed in the search filters’ visibility and the responsiveness of the booking calendar.
Iteration: I implemented changes to address these issues, refining the booking process and enhancing overall usability.
The redesigned platform simplified the booking process, provided comprehensive studio information, and delivered a consistent and satisfying user experience, leading to higher user engagement and booking conversions.
Improved Booking Experience
Simplified the booking process, allowing users to quickly find studios, view available slots, and confirm bookings with ease.
Comprehensive Studio Information
Delivered profiles with detailed information, helping users make informed decisions, which significantly increased booking conversions.
Consistent User Experience
Ensured that users across different regions had a seamless and satisfying experience, encouraging repeat engagement and fostering trust in the platform.
Through user-focused design, Stuniverse successfully bridges the gap between artists and studios, creating an inspiring and practical tool for the music community.