Spacebar
Sketch, InVision, Flinto, SCSS, BootstrapA comprehensive branding and UI design project encompassing visual identity, marketing collateral, and a responsive web presence. Every touchpoint designed to communicate a unified brand voice and elevate the user experience.
Spacebar is a social venue and event discovery platform designed for the nightlife industry. Users discover events, connect with venues, and navigate social experiences. The design challenge centered on creating an interface that functions in low-light environments with one-handed use.
The ChallengeNightlife apps compete with distraction. Users are in dark, noisy environments with divided attention. Every interaction needs to be fast, accessible in low light, and achievable with one thumb.
UI/UX Designer — designed the complete mobile experience including discovery, booking, navigation, and social features.
ToolsStudied competitor apps (Dice, Resident Advisor, Eventbrite) for UX patterns
Designed dark-mode-first interface with high contrast ratios for low-light readability
Created thumb-zone-optimized navigation with bottom-anchored primary actions
Built interactive prototype for in-venue usability testing
Refined typography scale for readability at arm's length
Dark-mode interface with WCAG AAA contrast ratios
One-handed interaction model with 90%+ primary actions in thumb zone
Prototype tested in 3 live venue environments
Design system with venue-specific theming capabilities