mydiary is a website aimed towards feminine-presenting individuals interested in social media and involves customization to create a safe space for users.
For this project, I was tasked with creating a project of my choice. Reminiscent of old 2000s virtual worlds and a mixture of modern-day social media, I decided to create a feminine-oriented website through Figma.
Duration: 1 month
Compared to the earlier years of the internet, social media lacks customization and has more of a broad approach to its audience reach allowing for many types of different people to join. The broad reach of these platforms is great, but what if feminine-oriented individuals had a space and corner of the internet of their own? A place where those can feel safe around people similar to them. Through a survey of feminine-presenting women, I was able to look into the areas of their in-person and internet lives and discover what makes them uncomfortable:
The Goal
To solve the following problems, the website will focus on providing a space for the users to voice themselves without regret and feelings of judgment. The overall goal of the platform is to provide a space for the users to express themselves and make it feel like a second home.
The first step was defining what a safe space was for the target audience. I sent out a survey with some questions about environments the potential users feel safe in and their social media habits.
View Posts: users will be allowed to post photos and writings that others can view
Newsletter: users can create their blog posts to share with others
Messaging: users can message and friend request others to talk to them privately
Private Notes (Diary): users can write in a private diary on their account filled with their thoughts that they could share if desired
User flows are created to ensure the website is easily navigable from sign-up, website features, and logout.
This design system compromises the logo, typography, colors, and icons used throughout the design
These are the wireframes of the match form.
Here are my final screens detailing my design decisions.
Through this project, I was able to learn about different assets essential to social media platforms that a user would enjoy.
Creating a Safe-Space
By analyzing my userbase I was able to understand the importance of including safe space and mental health options for users to feel comfortable through implementing friend messaging interactions and diary notes.
Open Expression
The functionality of mydiary allows users to post what they feel comfortable with including optional newsletters and customization of profile features.
I would be interested in seeing ways to involve more commenting and discussion boards to create optional dialog among other users.
Customization
Customization is important, I would like to implement color and background-changing abilities for the UI for users to feel fulfilled with their envisioned environment.
User Input and Testing
Although I had user surveys, I would like to spend more time having the mydiary prototype tested for user insurance.
