Artyshock mobile app

Artyshock mobile app

Artyshock mobile app

Artyshock mobile app

my role

my role

my role

my role

Product Designer,
Researcher

Product Designer,
Researcher

Product Designer,
Researcher

Product Designer,
Researcher

project type

project type

project type

project type

Mobile App Design, UX/UI

Mobile App Design, UX/UI

Mobile App Design, UX/UI

Mobile App Design, UX/UI

Team

Team

Team

Team

2 Designers

2 Designers

2 Designers

2 Designers

people in a museum
people in a museum
people in a museum
people in a museum

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Artyshock is a mobile app designed to bridge the gap between artists, curators, and art collectors. Whether it's selling, buying, or exhibiting art. It serves as a vibrant digital marketplace and gallery, empowering artists to showcase their work, enabling collectors to discover and purchase pieces, and giving curators a space to organize and share exhibitions effortlessly.

Artyshock is a mobile app designed to bridge the gap between artists, curators, and art collectors. Whether it's selling, buying, or exhibiting art. It serves as a vibrant digital marketplace and gallery, empowering artists to showcase their work, enabling collectors to discover and purchase pieces, and giving curators a space to organize and share exhibitions effortlessly.

Artyshock is a mobile app designed to bridge the gap between artists, curators, and art collectors. Whether it's selling, buying, or exhibiting art. It serves as a vibrant digital marketplace and gallery, empowering artists to showcase their work, enabling collectors to discover and purchase pieces, and giving curators a space to organize and share exhibitions effortlessly.

Artyshock is a mobile app designed to bridge the gap between artists, curators, and art collectors. Whether it's selling, buying, or exhibiting art. It serves as a vibrant digital marketplace and gallery, empowering artists to showcase their work, enabling collectors to discover and purchase pieces, and giving curators a space to organize and share exhibitions effortlessly.

empty museum room with a bench and a painting on the wall
empty museum room with a bench and a painting on the wall
empty museum room with a bench and a painting on the wall

the kick off

the kick off

the kick off

the kick off

To truly understand the needs of our target users, we conducted field research with both creatives and curators. This allowed us to delve into their pain points, aspirations, and the workflows they follow to meet their goals. Through this hands-on exploration, we identified the challenges and opportunities that would shape Artyshock's design.

To truly understand the needs of our target users, we conducted field research with both creatives and curators. This allowed us to delve into their pain points, aspirations, and the workflows they follow to meet their goals. Through this hands-on exploration, we identified the challenges and opportunities that would shape Artyshock's design.

To truly understand the needs of our target users, we conducted field research with both creatives and curators. This allowed us to delve into their pain points, aspirations, and the workflows they follow to meet their goals. Through this hands-on exploration, we identified the challenges and opportunities that would shape Artyshock's design.

To truly understand the needs of our target users, we conducted field research with both creatives and curators. This allowed us to delve into their pain points, aspirations, and the workflows they follow to meet their goals. Through this hands-on exploration, we identified the challenges and opportunities that would shape Artyshock's design.

Understanding the Art World’s Struggles

Understanding the Art World’s Struggles

Understanding the Art World’s Struggles

Understanding the Art World’s Struggles

Through surveying over 100 artists, curators, and collectors, we discovered common struggles they face:

  • Artists often feel invisible, unable to connect with buyers or exhibitors.

  • Curators feel overwhelmed by the complexities of managing exhibitions.

  • Collectors crave a broader range of artwork to explore.

Through surveying over 100 artists, curators, and collectors, we discovered common struggles they face:

  • Artists often feel invisible, unable to connect with buyers or exhibitors.

  • Curators feel overwhelmed by the complexities of managing exhibitions.

  • Collectors crave a broader range of artwork to explore.

Through surveying over 100 artists, curators, and collectors, we discovered common struggles they face:

  • Artists often feel invisible, unable to connect with buyers or exhibitors.

  • Curators feel overwhelmed by the complexities of managing exhibitions.

  • Collectors crave a broader range of artwork to explore.

Through surveying over 100 artists, curators, and collectors, we discovered common struggles they face:

  • Artists often feel invisible, unable to connect with buyers or exhibitors.

  • Curators feel overwhelmed by the complexities of managing exhibitions.

  • Collectors crave a broader range of artwork to explore.

Interviewing for a deeper understanding

Interviewing for a deeper understanding

Interviewing for a deeper understanding

Interviewing for a deeper understanding

What are the struggles you face when exhibiting the work?

What are the struggles you face when exhibiting the work?

What are the struggles you face when exhibiting the work?

What are the struggles you face when exhibiting the work?

  • "Probably the financial part of preparing the exhibition is the most burdensome, also all the logistical work that does not always receive assistance’’.

  • ‘’Online you get more eyes to see your work and at a gallery or a museum you are limited’’

  • ‘’Packaging, getting payed’’

  • "I don't have connections’’.

  • "Probably the financial part of preparing the exhibition is the most burdensome, also all the logistical work that does not always receive assistance’’.

  • ‘’Online you get more eyes to see your work and at a gallery or a museum you are limited’’

  • ‘’Packaging, getting payed’’

  • "I don't have connections’’.

  • "Probably the financial part of preparing the exhibition is the most burdensome, also all the logistical work that does not always receive assistance’’.

  • ‘’Online you get more eyes to see your work and at a gallery or a museum you are limited’’

  • ‘’Packaging, getting payed’’

  • "I don't have connections’’.

  • "Probably the financial part of preparing the exhibition is the most burdensome, also all the logistical work that does not always receive assistance’’.

  • ‘’Online you get more eyes to see your work and at a gallery or a museum you are limited’’

  • ‘’Packaging, getting payed’’

  • "I don't have connections’’.

What do you miss in the platforms you currently use to promote the work?

What do you miss in the platforms you currently use to promote the work?

What do you miss in the platforms you currently use to promote the work?

What do you miss in the platforms you currently use to promote the work?

  • ''Probably the target audience is not accurate enough (in the social media)''.

  • ‘’Community , colabs, open calls - all might be there, but hard to find unless you're very specific’’ (Facebook groups).

  • ‘’Selling them through secured platform’’.

  • ‘’A clearer way of letting the customers know my price range’’.

  • ''Probably the target audience is not accurate enough (in the social media)''.

  • ‘’Community , colabs, open calls - all might be there, but hard to find unless you're very specific’’ (Facebook groups).

  • ‘’Selling them through secured platform’’.

  • ‘’A clearer way of letting the customers know my price range’’.

  • ''Probably the target audience is not accurate enough (in the social media)''.

  • ‘’Community , colabs, open calls - all might be there, but hard to find unless you're very specific’’ (Facebook groups).

  • ‘’Selling them through secured platform’’.

  • ‘’A clearer way of letting the customers know my price range’’.

  • ''Probably the target audience is not accurate enough (in the social media)''.

  • ‘’Community , colabs, open calls - all might be there, but hard to find unless you're very specific’’ (Facebook groups).

  • ‘’Selling them through secured platform’’.

  • ‘’A clearer way of letting the customers know my price range’’.

Research Insights

Research Insights

Research Insights

Research Insights

Based on our research, this should be the main focus of the app

Based on our research, this should be the main focus of the app

Based on our research, this should be the main focus of the app

Based on our research, this should be the main focus of the app

network icon

Network

Network

Network

Network

A seamless platform for artists and curators to connect and share content with art collectors.

A seamless platform for artists and curators to connect and share content with art collectors.

A seamless platform for artists and curators to connect and share content with art collectors.

A seamless platform for artists and curators to connect and share content with art collectors.

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Market

Market

Market

Market

Artists and curators need a streamlined, efficient selling process without unnecessary complexity.

Artists and curators need a streamlined, efficient selling process without unnecessary complexity.

Artists and curators need a streamlined, efficient selling process without unnecessary complexity.

Artists and curators need a streamlined, efficient selling process without unnecessary complexity.

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Personalization

Personalization

Personalization

Personalization

Art collectors and curators need a way to filter content and find what’s relevant to them.

Art collectors and curators need a way to filter content and find what’s relevant to them.

Art collectors and curators need a way to filter content and find what’s relevant to them.

Art collectors and curators need a way to filter content and find what’s relevant to them.

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Staying up to date

Staying up to date

Staying up to date

Staying up to date

Staying informed on market news opens the door to participating in growth opportunities in the creative industry.

Staying informed on market news opens the door to participating in growth opportunities in the creative industry.

Staying informed on market news opens the door to participating in growth opportunities in the creative industry.

Staying informed on market news opens the door to participating in growth opportunities in the creative industry.

Defining The key personas

Defining The key personas

Defining The key personas

Defining The key personas

young woman art student

Leah

Art Student, Age 27

Art Student,
Age 27

Lifestyle

Leah is an ambitious art student focused on honing her craft. She's juggling school, part-time work, and building a portfolio to launch her career. While she's passionate about her art, she faces the challenge of gaining exposure and finding the right audience to support her aspirations.

Pain Points

  • The platforms she currently uses are too broad, making it hard to reach potential buyers.

  • Lack of visibility in a saturated market.

  • Struggling to build an audience and brand recognition as a student.

Needs and Goals

  • Exposure to an audience who values and buys art.

  • A platform that's easy to use and specifically targets art buyers.

  • Opportunities to network with curators and fellow artists.

elderly art collector

Edgar

Art Collector, Age 46

Art Collector,
Age 46

Lifestyle

Edgar is an experienced art collector with a deep passion for art. Despite his love for the craft, his busy professional life often leaves him little time to engage with art markets or auctions in person.

Pain Points

  • Limited time to participate in traditional, in-person auctions.

  • Difficulty finding local art at an affordable price.

  • Struggles with the accessibility of buying art in a way that fits his busy schedule.

Needs and Goals

  • A seamless platform for participating in auctions and buying local art remotely.

  • Opportunities to purchase art at competitive prices while supporting local artists.

  • A convenient and efficient way to browse and engage with the art market.

elderly art curator collector

Jessica

Art Curator, 43 years old

Art Curator,
43 years old

Lifestyle

Jessica curates a variety of exhibitions, from solo shows to group exhibitions. Her role demands managing multiple artist submissions while maintaining a focus on her specific curatorial vision. Balancing her creative and administrative tasks requires efficiency and organization.

Pain Points

  • Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of artist submissions.

  • Difficulty sorting through portfolios to find artists that fit the theme or exhibition criteria.

  • Time-consuming review process, leading to delays in curatorial decisions.

Needs and Goals

  • A platform to filter and easily manage artist submissions.

  • Tools to simplify finding the right artists for various exhibitions.

  • Streamlined communication and collaboration with artists.

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

artyshock mobile app information architecture
artyshock mobile app information architecture
artyshock mobile app information architecture
artyshock mobile app information architecture
  • artyshock mobile app publication feed screen
  • artyshock mobile app auctions screen
  • artyshock mobile app my network screen
  • artyshock mobile app my received network invitations screen
  • artyshock mobile app specific purchase details screen
  • artyshock mobile app my purchases screen
  • artyshock mobile app specific auction screen
  • artyshock mobile app profile insights screen
  • artyshock mobile app publication feed screen
  • artyshock mobile app auctions screen
  • artyshock mobile app my network screen
  • artyshock mobile app specific purchase details screen
  • artyshock mobile app my purchases screen
  • artyshock mobile app specific auction screen
  • artyshock mobile app profile insights screen

The Design

The Design

The Design

The Design

publications Feed

publications Feed

publications Feed

publications Feed

The Publications Board, positioned prominently on the home screen, focuses on fostering networking and collaboration within the platform. This space encourages artists, curators, and collectors to post and discover relevant publications, events, and opportunities. By placing it at the forefront, we create an accessible hub for engagement and inspiration, driving more art creation, sales, and partnerships.

The Publications Board, positioned prominently on the home screen, focuses on fostering networking and collaboration within the platform. This space encourages artists, curators, and collectors to post and discover relevant publications, events, and opportunities. By placing it at the forefront, we create an accessible hub for engagement and inspiration, driving more art creation, sales, and partnerships.

The Publications Board, positioned prominently on the home screen, focuses on fostering networking and collaboration within the platform. This space encourages artists, curators, and collectors to post and discover relevant publications, events, and opportunities. By placing it at the forefront, we create an accessible hub for engagement and inspiration, driving more art creation, sales, and partnerships.

The Publications Board, positioned prominently on the home screen, focuses on fostering networking and collaboration within the platform. This space encourages artists, curators, and collectors to post and discover relevant publications, events, and opportunities. By placing it at the forefront, we create an accessible hub for engagement and inspiration, driving more art creation, sales, and partnerships.

artyshock mobile app publication feed screen
artyshock mobile app publication feed screen
artyshock mobile app marketplace screen
artyshock mobile app marketplace screen

Marketplace Feed

Marketplace Feed

Marketplace Feed

Marketplace Feed

The marketplace is organized into categories, with the added functionality of filtering artworks by price and type. This allows users to quickly locate artworks that fit their preferences, whether they’re browsing for an investment piece or seeking specific styles. The intuitive filters help artists, curators, and collectors easily navigate through the space.

The marketplace is organized into categories, with the added functionality of filtering artworks by price and type. This allows users to quickly locate artworks that fit their preferences, whether they’re browsing for an investment piece or seeking specific styles. The intuitive filters help artists, curators, and collectors easily navigate through the space.

The marketplace is organized into categories, with the added functionality of filtering artworks by price and type. This allows users to quickly locate artworks that fit their preferences, whether they’re browsing for an investment piece or seeking specific styles. The intuitive filters help artists, curators, and collectors easily navigate through the space.

The marketplace is organized into categories, with the added functionality of filtering artworks by price and type. This allows users to quickly locate artworks that fit their preferences, whether they’re browsing for an investment piece or seeking specific styles. The intuitive filters help artists, curators, and collectors easily navigate through the space.

Publish artwork for sale

Publish artwork for sale

Publish artwork for sale

Publish artwork for sale

The process is simplified into four clear steps, each focusing on a different aspect of the listing. This ensures the user experience is intuitive, helping artists quickly and easily upload their artwork with minimal effort.

The process is simplified into four clear steps, each focusing on a different aspect of the listing. This ensures the user experience is intuitive, helping artists quickly and easily upload their artwork with minimal effort.

The process is simplified into four clear steps, each focusing on a different aspect of the listing. This ensures the user experience is intuitive, helping artists quickly and easily upload their artwork with minimal effort.

The process is simplified into four clear steps, each focusing on a different aspect of the listing. This ensures the user experience is intuitive, helping artists quickly and easily upload their artwork with minimal effort.

artyshock mobile app publish artwork for sale screen
artyshock mobile app publish artwork for sale screen
artyshock mobile app auctions screen
artyshock mobile app auctions screen
artyshock mobile app auctions screen
artyshock mobile app auctions screen
artyshock mobile app specific auction screen
artyshock mobile app specific auction screen
artyshock mobile app specific auction screen
artyshock mobile app specific auction screen

auction

auction

auction

auction

Only authorized galleries and resellers can participate in auctions. The process is streamlined into three simple steps: select the artwork, enter the payment details, and choose the bidding amount.

Only authorized galleries and resellers can participate in auctions. The process is streamlined into three simple steps: select the artwork, enter the payment details, and choose the bidding amount.

Only authorized galleries and resellers can participate in auctions. The process is streamlined into three simple steps: select the artwork, enter the payment details, and choose the bidding amount.

Only authorized galleries and resellers can participate in auctions. The process is streamlined into three simple steps: select the artwork, enter the payment details, and choose the bidding amount.

My Insights

Users can find general statistics on their market performance and the performance of a specific artwork. The demand index shows the user’s consumer demand, based on sales percentage. Furthermore, it provides users with statistical information on their saved works. This index serves as an analytical tool.

Users can find general statistics on their market performance and the performance of a specific artwork. The demand index shows the user’s consumer demand, based on sales percentage. Furthermore, it provides users with statistical information on their saved works. This index serves as an analytical tool.

Users can find general statistics on their market performance and the performance of a specific artwork. The demand index shows the user’s consumer demand, based on sales percentage. Furthermore, it provides users with statistical information on their saved works. This index serves as an analytical tool.

Users can find general statistics on their market performance and the performance of a specific artwork. The demand index shows the user’s consumer demand, based on sales percentage. Furthermore, it provides users with statistical information on their saved works. This index serves as an analytical tool.

artyshock mobile app specific artwork insights screen
artyshock mobile app specific artwork insights screen
artyshock mobile app specific artwork insights screen
artyshock mobile app specific artwork insights screen
artyshock mobile app profile insights screen
artyshock mobile app profile insights screen
artyshock mobile app profile insights screen
artyshock mobile app profile insights screen
artyshock mobile app my purchases screen
artyshock mobile app my purchases screen
artyshock mobile app my purchases screen
artyshock mobile app my purchases screen
artyshock mobile app specific purchase details screen
artyshock mobile app specific purchase details screen
artyshock mobile app specific purchase details screen
artyshock mobile app specific purchase details screen

Purchases

Purchases

Purchases

Purchases

Users can easily view their purchase history along with artwork details, receipts, and certificates, ensuring all necessary documentation is at hand.

Users can easily view their purchase history along with artwork details, receipts, and certificates, ensuring all necessary documentation is at hand.

Users can easily view their purchase history along with artwork details, receipts, and certificates, ensuring all necessary documentation is at hand.

Users can easily view their purchase history along with artwork details, receipts, and certificates, ensuring all necessary documentation is at hand.

Network

Network

Network

Network

The network feature allows artists, curators, and art collectors to easily connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. It enables users to share exhibitions, discover art, and build meaningful relationships across the art community.

The network feature allows artists, curators, and art collectors to easily connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. It enables users to share exhibitions, discover art, and build meaningful relationships across the art community.

The network feature allows artists, curators, and art collectors to easily connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. It enables users to share exhibitions, discover art, and build meaningful relationships across the art community.

The network feature allows artists, curators, and art collectors to easily connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities. It enables users to share exhibitions, discover art, and build meaningful relationships across the art community.

artyshock mobile app my network screen
artyshock mobile app my network screen
artyshock mobile app my network screen
artyshock mobile app my network screen
artyshock mobile app my network screen
artyshock mobile app my network screen
artyshock mobile app my network screen
artyshock mobile app my network screen
artyshock mobile app my received network invitations screen
artyshock mobile app my received network invitations screen
artyshock mobile app my received network invitations screen
artyshock mobile app my received network invitations screen

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