FREQUENCY

Background

Frequency - a streaming platform for electronic music and an interface for creating electronic music with the help of AI. The user is a music creator and becomes integral to the collective experience. He influences the musical and visual content of the streaming.

Year

2023

Project Type

Product Design, Branding

Tools

Figma / Cavalry / Processing /
Illustrator / Photoshop

Format

Desktop

Overview

Streaming app with music content created by AI

Project purpose

Introduce a solution/innovation for the interaction between the user, music, and AI.

Process

The user is a music creator and becomes an integral part of the collective experience

The Research

Market research

To start understanding the big picture, I analysed the music streaming market and a variety of online music creation tools.

User Interviews

To understand the pain points, needs and desires I conducted interview with 10 electronic music fans in age 20-35.

Electronic music analysis

To create an AI-powered electronic music platform, analyzing the intricate elements of the genre is crucial for developing necessary tools.

Key takeways

Key Takeaways
01

Users seek platforms that encourage participation, diversity, and creativity

02

Users want to share and engage with both their own music and creations from others

03

Many participants face significant technical challenges that hinder their effective music creation process.

04

Electronic music creator should offer a comprehensive suite of tools and be intuitive to the user.

05

Participants expressed a desire to create music inspired by artists they know.

06

Users should choose from a wide range of moods, from upbeat to melancholic, while creating music

Conclusion

I came up with the following conclusion

I'll create a streaming platform with AI-assisted music creation to empower users and emphasize collective music experience through listening events.

Ideate

Flowchart

Ideate

Wireframes

Design System

Concept

I designed my project with a nostalgic yet modern aesthetic, inspired by the vibrant tech culture of the 90s. The green text-based interface and ASCII art create a retro-futuristic feel, merging creativity with technology.

Askii

ASCII art has a 90s electronic aesthetic and is connected to code, electronic music, and AI.

generative animation

Generative animation is dynamic and adaptive, making it a perfect match for the themes of AI and electronic music.

Geometric shapes and pixels

Pixels and shapes evoke nostalgia for early digital art and gaming, aligning with the project's exploration of electronic music and its roots.

Design System

Font

The aesthetic of the project is based on the Gridlite font, a versatile typeface with a structured, grid-based design that embodies retro-futuristic spirit while embracing modern technology.

Design System

Logo

'F' in the shape of an equalizer represents the dynamic nature of electronic music, where frequencies dance to form captivating melodies and rhythms.

Platform

Platform

Main menu

The main menu welcomes users with essential information, including a countdown timer showcasing the time until the next stream. Users can easily stay updated on the schedule and track the number of submissions for the upcoming stream.

Platform

Music creation

Creating AI assisted song by selecting basic parameters such as track duration, genre, artist inspiration, instruments, bpm, voice, theme and mood of the song and later adding song to the stream.

Platform

Dynamic/ map view

During a streaming the home screen changes to a dynamic grid that adapts to the number of listeners that are in a particular room. A map view also shows where listeners are at the moment.

Renowned electronic music artists curate playlists featured during the streams. These artists handpick select tracks created by users within the platform to be showcased alongside their own curated selections.

Platform

Streaming

Enjoy bi-weekly genre-specific streams across five rooms. As user-submitted songs play, real-time visuals evolve based on participant engagement, enhancing the immersive experience.

Platform

Streaming Rooms

Platform

Posters

The social media posters showcase the collaborative essence of the platform, featuring both users and established artists who are actively engaging with the community. The posters use vibrant visuals and compelling messaging to invite more people to join.

Platform

Full Project

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