Pendulum

Pendulum

Pendulum

Keeping the spirit of global unity alive long after the Olympic flame fades.

Keeping the spirit of global unity alive long after the Olympic flame fades.

Keeping the spirit of global unity alive long after the Olympic flame fades.

BACKGROUND

The global camaraderie sparked by the Olympics is a fleeting moment, fading once the Games conclude. Pendulum is an app crafted to carry that unity forward, turning the spirit of the Games into lasting action. It reminds us of the enduring beauty of human connection, as we come together to create a world bound by common purpose.

TIMELINE

Jul - Nov 2024

TEAM

2 Students


TOOLS

  • Figma

  • Figjam

DISCIPLINES

UX/UI & Product Design

🚨 PROBLEM

How can the shared spirit of humanity, experienced during the Olympics, be sustained long after the Games are over, fostering a continuous sense of global connection and cooperation for spectators?

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Main Features

Instant Virtual Try-On

Snap a photo of your garment and instantly see how it fits with Virtual Try-On, bringing your outfit to life in real-time.


Your Own Wardrobe

Easily view, edit, and organize your Liked and Saved Outfits, so you can refine your style and keep your wardrobe up to date.


Build Your Own Outfits

Mix and match multiple garments with Outfit Builder, allowing you to try on complete looks instantly and perfect your style in one seamless experience.


Add Outfits to Lookbooks

Save and organize your favorite outfits in Lookbooks, making it easy to plan, mix, and match looks for any occasion.


🚨 PROBLEM

How can the shared spirit of humanity, experienced during the Olympics, be sustained long after the Games are over, fostering a continuous sense of global connection and cooperation for spectators?

DISCOVERY

RESEARCH QUESTIONS


  1. How are the Olympic Games perceived beyond their role as sporting events?

  2. What factors contribute to authentic and genuine enjoyment for spectators?

  3. How do personal, national, and international narratives influence spectators' emotional responses?

  4. How do different modalities of engagement foster, or hinder that sense of shared humanity? (E.g. Watching on TV, in person, etc.)

To investigate our objectives, we begun our research by:


THIS UNCONVERED SOME SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS…



THEN, WE SYNTHESISED THE DATA, AND THIS REVEALED FOUR KEY INSIGHTS:



🚨 PROBLEM

How can the shared spirit of humanity, experienced during the Olympics, be sustained long after the Games are over, fostering a continuous sense of global connection and cooperation for spectators?

DEFINE

Using the data, we defined the problem through personas, storyboards, and user journey maps to help us better understand, and conceptualise the problem:

PERSONAS & STORYBOARDS

DEVELOP

With our refined scope, we began to ideate solutions, and came up with two design ideas that could potentially address our problem space:


INITIAL SKETCHES

DELIVER

Below is an iterative timeline of our process. At each stage, we conducted user testing to inform our design decisions

ITERATIVE TIMELINE


1ST ITERATION


2ND ITERATION




Moving from wireframes to mockups, we also built out a design system to ensure consistency:

3RD ITERATION



💡 SOLUTION

A gamified platform designed to sustain the shared spirit of global unity after the Olympics ends. Build meaningful connection through acts of kindness, cultural exchange, and collaborative challenges, to sustain the Olympic values of friendship, respect, and excellence.

A gamified platform designed to sustain the shared spirit of global unity after the Olympics ends. Build meaningful connection through acts of kindness, cultural exchange, and collaborative challenges, to sustain the Olympic values of friendship, respect, and excellence.

A gamified platform designed to sustain the shared spirit of global unity after the Olympics ends. Build meaningful connection through acts of kindness, cultural exchange, and collaborative challenges, to sustain the Olympic values of friendship, respect, and excellence.

FINAL DESIGN

Main Features

Small actions, big impact.

Small actions, big impact.

Complete individual activities and pass them on to the next person—ignite a chain reaction of change


Complete individual activities and pass them on to the next person—ignite a chain reaction of change


Global Activities.

Take part in global challenges that create real-world impact. Every task completed moves the world closer to a shared goal of kindness and progress.

The Community.

The Community.

Connect with a global network of changemakers. Share your journey, celebrate collective wins, and be inspired by the power of unity.

Connect with a global network of changemakers. Share your journey, celebrate collective wins, and be inspired by the power of unity.

REFLECTION

REFLECTION

REFLECTION

🔄 Embrace Iteration (Even if it feels like you're going around in circles)

Design is not a linear process. Sometimes, it involves taking two steps forward - then one step backwards, sometimes two, or even three; right to the very beginning. Each time I revisited a piece of the design, I understood the user experience a little better. It was through these cycles that the concpet really came to life.

🎯 User Feedback Is a Goldmine

Gathering feedback from users was one of the most rewarding aspects of Pendulum. There were moments when users expressed emotions I didn’t expect, and it reinforced how deeply design can connect with people.

🔍 Getting Comfy with the Unknown in Design

I learned that embracing the unknown is essential for creativity. Sometimes, stepping away from safety nets and trusting your instincts can lead to the most rewarding results.