Close
"Bring couples closer with the power of technology."
![iPhone 12 Pro.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_40f9efceab05478387f0d6c23c72a669~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_596,w_4666,h_2453/fill/w_673,h_354,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/iPhone%2012%20Pro.png)
Close is an app that allows users in a relationship to better their communication and add playfulness to their relationships with various functions. Both users have to be connected in order to use the app. The app will help eliminate the discomfort for communication, foster face-to-face communication, spice up relationships and help the couple grow stronger together.
Pain points & Opportunities
Communication Issues
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Reduced Intimacy
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Boring Relationships
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Feeling Unheard and Invalidated
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My product can take oppportunity on potentially helping couples to:
+ Enhance Communication
+ Greater Relationship Satisfaction
+ Increased Relationship Growth
+ Reduced Communication Discomfort
Features
![Screenshot_2023-09-30_044500-removebg-preview.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_f9a1460918ea47b2b8e80acb5ce09ff0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_223,h_347,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Screenshot_2023-09-30_044500-removebg-preview.png)
Date
Have more fun with your partner by exploring personalised date ideas and packages.
![Screenshot_2023-09-30_044435-removebg-preview.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_80ea632389e04d0caf74d9613c13f365~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_265,h_347,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Screenshot_2023-09-30_044435-removebg-preview.png)
Quiz
![Screenshot_2023-09-30_044531-removebg-preview.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_bb8f08a6c97a472e8fc05f78fbef875a~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_386,h_613/fill/w_219,h_347,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Screenshot_2023-09-30_044531-removebg-preview.png)
Talk
Find similarities and differences by completing relationship quizzes.
Improve communication by initiating more face-to-face communication with immersive experience.
Who is it for
Ideal Experience
+ Couples who want to work on their communication
+ Couples who want to spice up their relationships
+ Couples who want to understand each other more
+ Couples who are too busy to plan their dates
Private,Intuitive,Intimate
Seamless,Customizable
Process
Empathise
User Needs Research
Inspired by friends
Define
Screening survey
Concept validation
Create personas
![Charlotte](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_9a36e632f69b4c628ea4e872a25145f9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/223df7_9a36e632f69b4c628ea4e872a25145f9~mv2.png)
![Jacques](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_0666fbfbd0c442c8b57b25bfc7e7732d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/223df7_0666fbfbd0c442c8b57b25bfc7e7732d~mv2.png)
![Oliver](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_74d87cea56414ad6a9c43b367b4314b7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/223df7_74d87cea56414ad6a9c43b367b4314b7~mv2.png)
![Charlotte](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_9a36e632f69b4c628ea4e872a25145f9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/223df7_9a36e632f69b4c628ea4e872a25145f9~mv2.png)
Personas
Ideate
Paper-prototyping
Wireframing
Information Architecture
Card sorting
Prototype
High-fedelity prototype
Build core functionalities
Gather feedback
Iteration
Test
User testing
![Frame 2384.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_7d2e33af5db449359d8ba3dc09c50db6~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_338,w_2444,h_1083/fill/w_600,h_266,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Frame%202384.png)
Wireframes
![Frame 2403.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_56c45bb8ed8c4a26a1ca72c7dac37a85~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_124,w_2558,h_1152/fill/w_613,h_276,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Frame%202403.png)
High-fedelity prototype
Lesson learned
Always have the users in mind: It's not what you want to do, it's about what the user NEED.
Work smarter,not harder: Project and time management is key to project success.
Feedback makes it better: We all have blindspots and it is important to get them checked!
Tools
![miro-logo-4F00416377-seeklogo.com.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_664adf49c2b843138fc8427e71b9e4d0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_62,h_54,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/miro-logo-4F00416377-seeklogo_com.png)
![46a76c802176eb17b04e12108de7e7e0f3736dc6-1024x1024.webp](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/223df7_b0705873cfd04c6496165ddfa97e1802~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_59,h_59,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/46a76c802176eb17b04e12108de7e7e0f3736dc6-1024x1024.webp)
Paper-prototyping
Wireframing
Card sorting
Information Architecture
High-fedelity prototype
Special Thanks
C-long: Porvided great advice on creative direction, iteration and UI.
Sam Keung: Helped me tremendously in user research and understanding user needs.
Dicky: Guided me through creating a high-fedelity prototype and offered UI/UX design guidance.