In 2022, I was a Product designer at Locker Room. I focused on crafting an intuitive onboarding process prioritizing community building and group creation. I worked with Howard Akumiah (developer) and Travis Kane (designer) to implement the Discovery and Onboarding sections.
Seamless scaling across diverse mobile devices was a priority while working with Locker Room.
1. Real-Time Interaction is Hard to Structure
Live audio creates high engagement, but low structure.
Users needed a clear entry point through the mobile app, an easy way to participate in groups, and lightweight moderation to keep the groups in check.
2. Creator vs Listener Balance
The platform needed to support:
Hosts (creators), Participants (speakers), and the Audience (listeners) without overwhelming the experience.
During the redesign, I focused on
