Goal: Create a fun and easy-to-use app that helps people get to know each other in new settings — like a new workplace — through light, visual, and engaging gameplay.

User research

Understanding social discomfort: We conducted interviews and tested early ideas with people entering new social environments. We identified awkwardness, uncertainty about how to initiate interaction, and the desire for simple, pressure-free ways to connect.

Main issues

Social hesitation: People often don’t know how to break the ice in unfamiliar group settings.
Lack of shared starting point: There’s no natural way to start a conversation or discover common ground.
Need for lightness: Ice-breakers often feel forced or cheesy.
One-size-fits-all formats: Existing tools don’t adapt well to different group sizes, cultures, or comfort levels.

UX Decisions

Game-based format: Designed the experience around playful interactions instead of formal questions.
Visual discovery: Players engage by selecting images and answering lighthearted prompts.
Adaptive pacing: Sessions can be quick or extended depending on group dynamics.

UI Decisions

Bright and friendly design: Used a cheerful color palette and approachable illustrations.
Smooth onboarding: Quick intro screens guide users into the experience with no learning curve.
Playful tone: Lighthearted visuals and prompts aim to ease tension and invite participation.

This project was completed as part of my academic work at Shenkar College

Ice Breakers Brief

Intro video for the Ice Breakers – a playful way to kick off meetings and get participants talking.

Phone Placement and Color Coding - Visualizing User Presence and Interaction

Colors show each user’s identity, and positions reflect their relative location - making it easy to see who’s active and where everyone is.

Personal Connections Domino

A domino-style game board linking photos to reveal shared trips and life experiences between players.