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Orbt Reinventing the social scene with a platform designed to help people build authentic, real-world friendships by matching them into curated, small-group events based on shared interests.
Orbt Reinventing the social scene with a platform designed to help people build authentic, real-world friendships by matching them into curated, small-group events based on shared interests.
Role
UX/UI Designer
UX/UI Designer
Project Duration
10 months
10 months
The Problem
In a world full of digital interactions and endless swiping, people crave meaningful, in-person connection. Existing apps often feel random, chaotic, or overwhelming—more focused on clicks than human moments.
User Flow
Sign up
Home page
Booking
Confirmation
view group
group chat
Dinning
Bars
Experiences
Tell us about you
About the Target Users
User Persona
- Local to Boston, MA
- Going through life transitions (breakups, relocations)
- Looking for new friendships
- Want to try different events/restaurants with people
- Anyone looking for deeper, non-awkward ways to meet others
About Page
Final Product: Sign in
Creating an intuitive, easy and secure welcome
About Page
Final Product: Tell us About You
Straightforward but making it fun for an optimum group matching
About Page
Final Product: My Bookings
Booking made easy with all the information needed to be stress-free
About Page
Final Product: Stay Connected
Ability to chat before and after events to allow for an organic relational flow
About Page
Final Product: Landing Page
Translating the Brand/APP vibe into a clean landing page
action needed: add “sign up” email list for launch invite and promotional codes
About Page
Beta Testing/Patent Pending
App is in the Beta testing, patent pending phase. With a survey out to gather more information and 2 successful “test events” in Boston.
Challenges and Opportunities
We discovered that users are unable to “leave” a group once it’s been created. In the case of reshuffling groups, our engineers are working on fixing this bug.
If this product were to be developed further, I would:
- Refine the language to ensure cultural inclusivity and accessibility for diverse communities
- Design personalization tools that support neurodiverse users and different social comfort levels
Metrics
The ideal outcome is to create monthly subscribers, the board is still working on those memberships costs to drive further app success.
Takeaway & Impact
Orbt reimagines what it means to meet new people by blending curated group dynamics with playful spontaneity. The experience was designed to ease social anxiety, foster genuine bonds, and give users a sense of control over their night. By focusing on emotional storytelling and intentional flow, Orbt creates a social journey that feels natural, meaningful, and empowering. It’s not just another meetup app—it’s a human-first platform built for real-world connection.
Competitors
Timeleft
A social dining app that matches users for dinner at a specific time and place. Users get grouped into larger communal tables.
- Strengths: Fast onboarding, surprise elements, scalable group size.
- Weaknesses: Problems with chat, stopping users from connecting.
Key Takeaway
While apps out there offer events and connections, the main pain points remain unresolved: Curating a system to better match people and offering a space to nurture those connections through the app.
Competitors
222Place
A curated in-person social app using events to bring like-minded people together.
- Strengths: Gets people together for events.
- Weaknesses: inconsistent matching.
Design Process
Solution
Orbt offers a curated alternative. Users choose their vibe, get matched with like-minded individuals, and embark on a seamless social experience—dinner, drinks, and everything in between. No planning, no pressure—just effortless human connection.