Context
A friend came to me with an idea to create a platform for memorable virtual dates.
We thought: because of the pandemic, young adults have been stuck at home and eager for deeper connections online.
We also saw a need for fun ways to have dates online,
not just match-make.
Check out the Fondue web app here!
Brainstorm + Design
We spent time collecting inspiration and working out ideas on Figma.
After many long nights of calling and designing, we landed on a set of graphics, colors, and user flows for our web app game + landing page.
The main screen of the Fondue landing page.
Round 3 of the Fondue game.
Use cases of Fondue on the landing page.
Promo for Fondue convos on the landing page.
User flow from landing page —> create game —> game view.
Building the code
Coding with a React frontend, Tailwind CSS, and Node + Firebase backend, we split the tasks on Trello and built the app.
Our Fondue Trello board.
Code for the mission statement landing page screen.
Round 5 of the Fondue game, in feedback mode.
Code for the Fondue end page, post-game.
Rendering of our mission statement screen on the Fondue landing page.
Round 2 of the Fondue game, including timed cards to incite meaningful conversations.
Marketing + User Conversations
We posted in student meme Facebook groups and began segmenting through user conversations + interviews.
A mockup of what our Fondue Facebook post looked like.
Some interesting comment threads in our Fondue post on Facebook.
Iterating and Improving
And we’re still adding new features:
Fondue Date Map, end page survey, custom notes, etc…
Fondue Date Map: a collection of memorable virtual experiences for two.
A survey at the end of the Fondue game to learn more about the user.
The many different date options in the Fondue Date Map.
A custom note-writing feature to make the Fondue experience a bit more memorable.
Stay Tuned
Check out Fondue and stay tuned with updates!
Final Fondue game design.