Trend Pulse is a dating app built around what matters most - being in the right place, at the right time, with the right person. Through live discovery, shared interests and smart matching, we turn people around you into connections worth exploring. No endless swiping. No random matches. Just real people, real chemistry, right around you.
Problem definition
One insight changed everything.
79%
of Gen Z dating-app users report feeling mentally or emotionally exhausted by dating apps.
Source: Forbes Health / OnePoll (2024)
40%
cite difficulty finding a good connection on dating apps.
Source: Forbes Health / OnePoll (2024)
Problem statement
People don't need more matches - they need better reasons to connect.
Most dating apps focus on endless swiping instead of helping people build meaningful, real-life connections.
01
Swipe fatigue
Endless swiping creates more choice, not necessarily better connections.
02
Discovery gap
Traditional matching rarely considers who is actually around you.
03
Swipe fatigue.
Too many interactions stay online instead of becoming real-world connections.
From insight to connection.
Four steps. One seamless experience.
Design process
01 - DISCOVER
Research & Insights
Understand dating behaviors, frustrations and what makes a connection feel meaningful.
02 - DEFINE
UX Strategy & Flows
Turn insights into clear journeys built around discovery, proximity and compatibility.
03 - DESIGN
UI & Interactions
Create an intuitive visual experience where every gesture feels simple, fast and natural.
04 - CONNECT
Test & Refine
Refine every interaction to make the journey from discovery to real connection seamless.
What do people actually want in dating ?
We researched real dating behavior to understand what motivates people, what frustrates them and what makes a connection feel real.
What we found
88%
of recent dating-app users have felt disappointed by the people they encountered.
48%
of online dating users have experienced at least one unwanted behavior.
52%
of online dating users say they have encountered someone they believed was a scammer.
Real connection01
People want real connections, not just profiles
Users are looking for genuine conversations and people who share the same vibe, not just another match.
Location-based02
Proximity matters
People are more likely to meet when they see who's around them, in real time.
Safety & privacy03
A safe and comfortable environment is essential
Users want to feel in control, with clear privacy settings and a community that feels respectful.
Real meetups04
People want to go from online to real life
The end goal is not endless chatting, but actually meeting and sharing real moments together.
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TREND PULSEReal people. Real connection.
App presentation
01 DISCOVER
02 EXPLORE
03 CONNECT
Profile experience
More than a profile.
Your identity, interests and connections, all in one place.
248Likes
37Matches
96%Profile
Built to show personality, not just pictures.
Connected experience
One pulse everywhere.
Move seamlessly between your mobile and desktop experience without losing your matches, messages or connections.
98%Pulse Match
6 nearbyLive Radar
Project scope
User onboarding & profiles
Authentic profiles, preferences, interests, verification and personalized discovery.
Matching system
Smart compatibility based on preferences, interests and meaningful signals.
Live radar
Discover compatible people nearby in real time while keeping precise locations private.
Messages
Real-time conversations, media sharing and intuitive tools to turn matches into connections.
Premium subscriptions
Advanced filters, profile boosts, unlimited likes and exclusive discovery features.
Security & privacy
Profile verification, privacy controls, reporting, blocking and secure data protection.
Admin dashboard
Manage users, reports, moderation, subscriptions, content and platform activity.
Responsive design
A consistent experience designed across mobile and complementary digital touchpoints.
Scalable architecture
Built to support future growth, new features and an expanding user base.
Deliverables
01 - Strategy & UX
02 - UI Design
03 - Interactive Prototype
04 - Development
04 - Testing & Launch
05 - Support & Evolution
A scalable visual system.
We built a consistent visual language designed to remain recognizable across every interaction and future product feature.
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UI Components
01Competitive landscape
Dating apps help you match. We wanted to help you meet.
We explored how leading dating platforms approach discovery, matching and conversation - then looked for what still stands between a match and a real connection.
Feature
Tinder
Bumble
Hinge
Trend Pulse
Interest-based discovery
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Smart compatibility
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Real-time proximity
No
No
No
Yes
Live Radar
No
No
No
Yes
Safety & privacy controls
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Designed around real meetups
No
No
Yes
Yes
02The opportunity
The gap wasn't another way to swipe. It was a better way to discover who's around you.
Trend Pulse brings discovery closer to real life by combining compatibility, shared interest and real-time proximity.
LIVE DISCOVERY
See who's around you, when it actually matters
SMART MATCHING
Compatibility and shared interests before endless browsing
LIVE RADAR
Turn proximity into an intentional discovery experience
FROM MATCH TO MEET
Design every interaction to move naturally toward real life
03Experience principles
Four principles shaped every interaction.
RELEVANT
Less noise. Better matches.
LOCAL
People who are actually around you.
SAFE
Control before connection.
HUMAN
Designed to move beyond the screen.
04User journey
From discovery to real connection..
A seamless experience designed to turn proximity, interest and compatibility into real-life moments.
DISCOVER
See who's around you in real time.
EXPLORE
Browse profiles based on interests and proximity.
PULSE
Get real-time suggestions through Live Radar.
MATCH
Connect with people who truly fit.
CHAT
Start meaningful conversations.
MEET
Turn online connections into real-life moments.
05Information architecture
A clear and intuitive structure.
A focused navigation system that keeps the experience simple, fluid and goal-driven, from discovery to meeting.
Onboarding
Sign up
Preferences
Interests
Verification
Home
Live Radar
Nearby
Suggested
Updates
Discover
Browse
Filters
Categories
Interests
Matches
New matches
Favorites
Activity
Suggestions
Chat
Conversations
Media
Meet-up planning
Voice notes
Profile
Edit profile
Settings
Privacy
Help
Let's build together
Ready to build the next generation of connection ?
A modern, secure and engaging dating app designed to make real connections happen.
Tinder
Bumble
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