MYHOOD
Finding meaningful local connections shouldn’t be this hard.
Young adults often want to explore events, communities, and people around them — but existing solutions are fragmented, overwhelming, or not relevant enough.
MyHood is a concept for a local discovery platform designed to help users easily find and engage with communities that match their interests.
Role: Product Designer
Platform: Mobile
Focus: Community discovery
THE PROBLEM
Through reviewing existing platforms and user behavior, I identified several key issues:
• Users struggle to find relevant events and communities nearby
• Content is often too broad or not personalized
• Discovery requires too much effort (scrolling, filtering, guessing)
• Lack of trust or clarity about events and participants
As a result, users disengage quickly or don’t take action at all.
KEY INSIGHT
Research showed that users are less interested in searching for events and more interested in browsing possibilities nearby.
Discovery plays a key role.
People want a simple way to:
• see what is happening around them
• explore communities visually
• quickly decide whether an activity feels relevant
This led to a focus on location-based exploration and visual browsing.
DESIGN APPROACH
The product was designed to support easy discovery and exploration.
Key principles included:
Local discovery first
Users immediately see activities happening nearby.
Visual browsing
Events and communities are presented visually to encourage exploration.
Low friction navigation
Users can quickly move between communities, events, and locations.
Simple onboarding
New users can start exploring without complex setup.
HOME / DISCOVERY FEED
The home screen highlights nearby communities and events, helping users quickly explore what is happening around them.
Content is organized to encourage browsing rather than searching.
COMMUNITY PAGE
Each community has a dedicated page where users can explore upcoming events, member activity, and shared interests.
FULL CONVERSATION
When a user selects a conversation from the messages screen, a full-screen view appears, showcasing all the details.
EVENTS PAGE
A curated collection of local events with key details like date, time, location, and a brief description. Users can browse event information and RSVP directly from the interface.
EVENT DETAILS
The event screen provides essential information such as location, time, and participants.
The design focuses on helping users quickly decide whether to join.
ADD A NEW POST
This screen allows community posts. Quickly publish with optional settings.
EDIT A NEW POST
This screen allows users to update or revise an existing post they’ve previously shared.
The interface provides a familiar posting experience, focused on efficient and minimal editing.
USER PROFILE PAGE
This screen displays a user's profile with personal details, community activity, safety preferences, and emergency contacts.
EDIT THE PROFILE PAGE
User profile view showcases personal details and activity. The layout is clean and intuitive, focusing on personal expression.
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS
The design introduces several improvements for community discovery:
• easier browsing of local events
• clearer navigation between communities
• improved visibility of nearby activities
• simplified event participation
These changes aim to make it easier for users to engage with their local environment.
ESTIMATED IMPACT
If implemented, the platform could improve community engagement by:
• increasing discovery of local events
• reducing friction in joining activities
• helping users connect with nearby communities
• encouraging exploration of neighborhoods
REFLECTION
Designing MyHood highlighted how important discovery and exploration are in community platforms.
Helping users find relevant activities quickly can significantly improve how people connect with their local environment.
