Signal is a concept news app designed for Gen Z as part of an LCA design challenge. The goal was to rethink how young audiences consume information in a landscape where traditional media has lost trust and AI is reshaping digital experiences. My solution blends a personalized feed, intuitive discovery patterns, and an AI-native “Signal” companion that summarizes, verifies, and explains stories instantly.
Through rapid research, lo-fi exploration, and polished hi-fi design, I created a mobile-first experience that feels trustworthy, youthful, and aligned with how Gen Z naturally engages with content today. The result is a clear, modern news product that cuts through noise, elevates credible signals, and helps users understand the world—fast.
the approach
I started by defining the core user: a Gen Z reader who wants fast, trustworthy context without digging through long articles. From there, I explored design patterns Gen Z already trusts (badges, cards, TikTok-like structure) and combined them with new AI-native interactions. I iterated through lofi flow sketches, built a clear architecture, and then elevated the strongest ideas into polished hi-fi screens.
the outcome
I started by defining the core user: a Gen Z reader who wants fast, trustworthy context without digging through long articles. From there, I explored design patterns Gen Z already trusts (badges, cards, TikTok-like structure) and combined them with new AI-native interactions. I iterated through lofi flow sketches, built a clear architecture, and then elevated the strongest ideas into polished hi-fi screens.
