vace
Mobile App Design
UX Design
Software
- Adobe XD
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Cinema 4D
Deliverables
Timeline
- February–March 2021
Objective
Create an AR video calling app that allows you to hang out with friends or with new people in a virtual room.
Problem Statement
For many years, some people miss hanging out with a friend or a loved one because they moved away. They would miss the presence, atmosphere, and environment of being with them. This also affected everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2021. My solution to this is to emulate being together again virtually with just a smartphone.
Research
Hidden
01.
Interviews
From February 1 to February 3, 2021, I interviewed 10 people asking the same question:
When was the last time you had fun?
02.
Synthesis
I clustered all the same or similar responses and then developed a theme for each cluster:
Gathering
Majority of the interviewees said that in order to have fun, they have to enjoy it with one or more people.
De-stresser
Everyone had to deal with school and/or work. Being away from school or work allows them to relax and enjoy the moment.
Long Lasting
Having fun usually takes hours, even days. Some lost track of time because they were too busy having fun.
Distancing
Over half of the interviewees had fun in the comfort of their homes.
Online
Due to the pandemic, being on a call over the internet was a common way to connect with friends.
03.
Behavior & Needs
After noticing these patterns in my research, their behavior and needs come more apparent:
Behavior
Need
People play games together to accomplish something together.
People communicate over the internet to feel less lonely at home.
People vocally speak to friends in person or online to relieve stress.
People enjoy going on vacation to forget the past.
People take risks together to try something new.
People enjoy every second together in person because the pandemic separated each other.
Outcome
04.
Final Idea
Introducing
vace
virtual + space = vace
AR video calling app that allows you to hang out with friends or with new people in a virtual room.
Many Rooms
Choose a private room like a living room or even a movie theater. Or go in a public room.
AR View
Move your phone around to see everyone in the room. Or just swipe to rotate.
Stereo Audio
Audio will align with the user’s point of view.
Media Share
Cast photos, videos, YouTube videos, and Spotify through the virtual TV screens and speakers.
05.
App Screens
06.
Try Out the Prototype
Directions:
- Create a room.
- Invite your friends.
- Pick a seat and then start the room.
- Media share your device gallery.
