Platonic is a networking platform MVP designed to help young professionals build social connections when relocating to new cities. The app focuses on community-driven event organisation rather than algorithmic personalisation.
Young professionals often face challenges in building a social network when relocating to a new city. Safety concerns emerge when meeting strangers from apps, and awkwardness frequently accompanies online introductions.
70 survey responses collected via Google Forms and 10 user interviews conducted.
Key insights:
Major finding: Survey respondents showed a preference for meeting around a common interest rather than as complete strangers, signalling demand for interest-aligned networking.
Initial crazy-eights exercises proved insufficient. The breakthrough concept emerged through extended brainstorming: enable users to create topic-specific events addressing shared challenges — for example, expats needing administrative help in Germany.
Low-to-mid fidelity wireframes → iterative refinement → final high-fidelity prototype ready for investor pitch.
Delivered polished MVP prototype enabling the client to present the business concept to investors while demonstrating a functional user experience.
Figma, Wireframing, Design Thinking, Prototyping