Fintech

Fintech

Fintech

Fintech

Fintech

Echo - Podcast app and Design System

Revolutionizing how users find, listen to, and engage with podcasts through seamless UX, AI-driven recommendations, and social interactivity.

Industry

Industry

Industry

Fintech

Fintech

Fintech

Founded

Founded

Founded

2010

Company size

Company size

Company size

10

The Challenge

Podcast discovery is often overwhelming—users struggle to find content that truly resonates with them, leading to frustration and disengagement. Many platforms offer cluttered interfaces, impersonal recommendations, and limited social features, making podcast listening a passive experience rather than an interactive one.

Our goal was to redefine how users discover, interact with, and engage in podcast content—creating an app that feels personal, intuitive, and community-driven from the first tap.

The Result

We built Echo, a podcast platform that transforms listening into a personalized and social experience. By leveraging AI-driven recommendations, a clean and intuitive UI, and interactive features like Buddy Listening and creator support, we designed an app that keeps users engaged, makes discovery effortless, and fosters community interactions.

92%

More Personalized Recommendations

More Personalized Recommendations

More Personalized Recommendations

40%

Increase in Listener Engagement

Increase in Listener Engagement

Increase in Listener Engagement

78%

Frictionless Podcast Playback

Frictionless Podcast Playback

Frictionless Podcast Playback

Design Process

Identifying User Frustrations

As the UX/UI Designer, I started with user research to identify pain points in podcast platforms. Insights revealed users struggled with discovery, lacked engagement, and faced rising drop-off rates (40% felt unmet needs). To solve this, I prioritized AI-driven recommendations, intuitive search, and interactive social features for a more personalized, community-driven experience.

Research & Discovery

Wireframing

Prototyping

Design Process

Identifying User Frustrations

As the UX/UI Designer, I started with user research to identify pain points in podcast platforms. Insights revealed users struggled with discovery, lacked engagement, and faced rising drop-off rates (40% felt unmet needs). To solve this, I prioritized AI-driven recommendations, intuitive search, and interactive social features for a more personalized, community-driven experience.

Research & Discovery

Wireframing

Prototyping

Design Process

Identifying User Frustrations

As the UX/UI Designer, I started with user research to identify pain points in podcast platforms. Insights revealed users struggled with discovery, lacked engagement, and faced rising drop-off rates (40% felt unmet needs). To solve this, I prioritized AI-driven recommendations, intuitive search, and interactive social features for a more personalized, community-driven experience.

Research & Discovery

Wireframing

Prototyping

Design Process

Identifying User Frustrations

As the UX/UI Designer, I started with user research to identify pain points in podcast platforms. Insights revealed users struggled with discovery, lacked engagement, and faced rising drop-off rates (40% felt unmet needs). To solve this, I prioritized AI-driven recommendations, intuitive search, and interactive social features for a more personalized, community-driven experience.

Research & Discovery

Wireframing

Prototyping

Design Process

Identifying User Frustrations

As the UX/UI Designer, I started with user research to identify pain points in podcast platforms. Insights revealed users struggled with discovery, lacked engagement, and faced rising drop-off rates (40% felt unmet needs). To solve this, I prioritized AI-driven recommendations, intuitive search, and interactive social features for a more personalized, community-driven experience.

Research & Discovery

Wireframing

Prototyping

UI Enhancements

12

Onboarding

30% Quicker

Listening Rate

85%

Creator Support

4 Features

Solving Podcast Discovery & Engagement Challenges

User research revealed frustrations with podcast discovery, lack of engagement features, and poor creator support. Many listeners struggled to find relevant content, while creators lacked ways to connect with audiences and monetize effectively. Through data-driven design, user testing, and iterative UX/UI improvements, I crafted features that directly address these pain points. From AI-powered recommendations to smart search and interactive engagement tools, Echo enhances every aspect of the podcast experience. Here’s how each feature solves key user challenges:

User research revealed frustrations with podcast discovery, lack of engagement features, and poor creator support. Many listeners struggled to find relevant content, while creators lacked ways to connect with audiences and monetize effectively. Through data-driven design, user testing, and iterative UX/UI improvements, I crafted features that directly address these pain points. From AI-powered recommendations to smart search and interactive engagement tools, Echo enhances every aspect of the podcast experience. Here’s how each feature solves key user challenges:

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Feature

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Feature

01

Personalized Podcast Discovery

Echo’s AI-powered recommendations curate podcasts based on user interests and listening behavior, making discovery effortless. Users can search by topic, personality, or show, ensuring they always find relevant content tailored to them.

02

Engaging Social Interactions

Echo turns podcast listening into a social experience with comments, likes, and sharing features. Listeners can engage with hosts and fellow users, fostering discussions around their favorite episodes.

03

Smart Search & Advanced Filters

Echo’s smart search engine allows users to quickly find podcasts, episodes, or personalities using advanced filters and keyword-based discovery. Whether searching for a trending topic or a deep-dive discussion, users get precise, relevant results instantly.

04

Creator Support & Monetization

Echo empowers content creators with monetization tools, allowing listeners to support their favorite podcasters through virtual gifts and direct donations. This feature enhances creator sustainability and audience connection.

05

Streamlined Onboarding & User Preferences

Echo’s intuitive onboarding process helps users quickly set preferences and receive personalized recommendations from the start. By selecting topics of interest and following creators, new users can instantly curate their listening experience.

06

Personalized Profile & Followed Creators

Echo’s profile page gives users a personalized space to save favorite episodes, follow top creators, and track listening history. By following celebrities and influencers, users can access exclusive snippets or full podcast episodes, ensuring they never miss content from their favorite voices.

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