Mobile Application

Mobile Application

An innovative music app that functions like a time machine, allowing users to journey back through history to explore diverse musical genres and cultures from around the globe.

An innovative music app that functions like a time machine, allowing users to journey back through history to explore diverse musical genres and cultures from around the globe.

User Experience

User Experience

User Interface

User Interface

Prototyping

Prototyping

Case Study

Case Study

Overview

Aeon - back to the music is a mobile music application that gives the user the ability to "travel back in time" and discover a different style of music from other countries that he doesn't know existed. The user has the power to decide where he want to be and when, by a simple "time machine".

Let's Get Started

The app’s main screen offers an immersive “time travel” experience, allowing users to explore popular music from their selected time period. Genres are visually represented as circles, with their size indicating the volume of music available. Tapping a circle reveals songs within that genre, which users can add to playlists, create new collections, and share with others.

While listening, users can dive into rich details about albums and songs, such as production notes, recording locations, and tracklists. The main screen also highlights curated content, including editor’s picks, user-curated playlists, and recently added songs. With intuitive navigation, users can effortlessly update their library, search for new tracks, and discover more music from the era they’re exploring.

Let's Get Started

The app’s main screen offers an immersive “time travel” experience, allowing users to explore popular music from their selected time period. Genres are visually represented as circles, with their size indicating the volume of music available. Tapping a circle reveals songs within that genre, which users can add to playlists, create new collections, and share with others.

While listening, users can dive into rich details about albums and songs, such as production notes, recording locations, and tracklists. The main screen also highlights curated content, including editor’s picks, user-curated playlists, and recently added songs. With intuitive navigation, users can effortlessly update their library, search for new tracks, and discover more music from the era they’re exploring.

Let's Get Started

The app’s main screen provides a “time travel” experience, letting users explore music by era. Genres appear as circles, sized by music volume, and tapping reveals songs to add, share, or playlist. Users can explore album details, curated content, and new discoveries while managing their library with ease.

The Problem:

The Problem

  • Overwhelming amount of content and the difficulty in discovering music from specific time periods.

  • Often suggest similar songs or artists repeatedly, which can lead to stagnation in the music discovery process.

The Solution:

The Solution

  • Aeon is a music app with "time travel" feature within the app, allowing users to easily explore music from specific time periods or cultural eras.

  • The app can use a smart algorithm to help users discover new music by recommending songs from less popular artists, hidden genres, or specific historical periods that match their interests.

The Research

At the outset of my research, I conducted a competitive analysis by examining two similar music applications. This analysis focused on understanding user experiences, identifying key features to retain or improve, and comparing the functionalities offered by these platforms.

To gain deeper insights, I distributed a user questionnaire to 40 individuals across various demographics. The survey included a range of questions designed to uncover pain points and highlight features users value most. The responses helped shape the personas I created, guiding the development of a music app tailored to address users' needs.
Below, I will present some of the questions I asked and the responses I received.

I began with a competitive analysis of two music apps, focusing on user experiences and key features. A survey of 40 diverse users revealed pain points and preferences, shaping personas and guiding the app's design. Below are some key questions and responses.

Target Audience

Aeon is a gateway to rediscovering the soundtrack of life. Whether revisiting the music of the past or exploring the sounds of places traveled, Aeon brings memories to life through music. Designed for all ages, it’s perfect for reconnecting with the rhythms that shaped journeys or uncovering hidden gems from different times and places. Relive cherished moments with Aeon—the app that transforms nostalgia into an unforgettable experience.

Target Audience

Aeon is a gateway to rediscovering the soundtrack of life. Whether revisiting the music of the past or exploring the sounds of places traveled, Aeon brings memories to life through music. Designed for all ages, it’s perfect for reconnecting with the rhythms that shaped journeys or uncovering hidden gems from different times and places. Relive cherished moments with Aeon—the app that transforms nostalgia into an unforgettable experience.

Competitor analysis

Competitor analysis

For the competitive analysis, I selected two similar music apps to examine. I identified both their weaknesses and strengths that I hadn’t considered before. The research focused on user experience, highlighting areas to improve and features to keep, along with a comparison of what each app offers.

Spotify

Spotify

Music Discovery: Strong algorithm-based recommendations like Discover Weekly​

Podcasts & Social Features: Extensive podcast library and collaborative playlists​

Lower Audio Quality: No lossless streaming​

Interface Clutter: Can feel overwhelming due to its broad content​

Apple Music

Apple Music

High Audio Quality: Lossless audio and support for Dolby Atmos

Exclusive Content & Classical App: Focuses on exclusive releases and classical music​

Limited Discovery: Relies more on human curation, limiting personalized music exploration​

No Free Plan: Lacks a free tier​

Questionnaire

Questionnaire

If you could travel back in time, what period would you travel to?

If you could travel back in time, what period would you travel to?

To the distant past of my life

To the future

Few years back

Special periods

What main emotions evoke memories of the past in you?

What main emotions evoke memories of the past in you?

Nostalgic

Joy

Longing

Sadness

When I conducted open-ended discussions about nostalgia and music, the most common themes and sentiments that emerged were:

When I conducted open-ended discussions about nostalgia and music, the most common themes and sentiments that emerged were:

"An affordable, high-quality app that's both enjoyable and user-friendly."

"The most important feature in a music app for me is its ability to remember the content I care about."

"Whether I'm traveling or relaxing, I'd love to explore and learn more about the music I'm listening to."

Persona

Persona

Mor Weizman, 35.
Private Chef

Mor Weizman, 35.
Private Chef

Goals:

  • Discover a new music style.

  • Share and enjoy music with my family.

  • Explore and learn about the history of music.

Goals:

  • Discover a new music style.

  • Share and enjoy music with my family.

  • Explore and learn about the history of music.

Pain points:

  • Struggles to find music that matches their preferences.

  • Feels that everything looks similar and desires a more unique, interactive experience with the application.


Pain points:

  • Struggles to find music that matches their preferences.

  • Feels that everything looks similar and desires a more unique, interactive experience with the application.

"Music and food are key ingredients in bringing happiness to people."

"Music and food are key ingredients in bringing happiness to people."

User Flow

User Flow

The Concept

The Concept

Aeon - back to the music is a mobile music application that gives the user the ability to "travel back in time" and discover a different style of music from other countries that he doesn't know existed. The user has the power to decide where he want to be and when, by a simple "time machine".

Aeon - back to the music is a mobile music application that gives the user the ability to "travel back in time" and discover a different style of music from other countries that he doesn't know existed. The user has the power to decide where he want to be and when, by a simple "time machine".

Design Concept

Design Concept

I started the design of the app by conducting thorough competitor research, analyzing popular music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music to understand what works well and what doesn’t. Based on these insights, I decided to use dark mode, which not only gives the app a more innovative and sleek look but also enhances usability, especially in low-light environments. The color palette is carefully chosen to complement dark mode, offering a retro yet modern aesthetic that resonates with different time periods. This design approach aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia while maintaining a fresh, cutting-edge feel.

I began designing the app with in-depth competitor research, analyzing platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Opting for dark mode, I created a sleek, modern aesthetic that enhances usability in low-light settings. The retro-modern color palette evokes nostalgia while staying fresh and innovative.

Branding & Graphic Identity

Branding & Graphic Identity

The design decisions for the app’s colors and typography were carefully informed by research. The color palette seamlessly integrates with Dark Mode, ensuring a modern, timeless look that remains relevant. For typography, I selected two fonts that complement each other perfectly, after testing various combinations to achieve the ideal balance. The logo, a blend of typography and abstract elements with no specific meaning, is consistently incorporated across all screens, creating a cohesive visual identity throughout the app.

The app’s colors and typography were thoughtfully chosen based on research. The color palette aligns with Dark Mode for a modern, timeless look, while two complementary fonts create a balanced aesthetic. The logo, combining abstract elements and typography, is seamlessly integrated across all screens for a cohesive visual identity.

Colors

Colors

Typography

Typography

Poppins

Poppins

H1

36px Bold

H2

24px Medium

Titles

18px Regular

Buttons

14px Medium

Paragraph

12px Regular

The Screens

Wireframes

The Prototype

The prototype of Aeon embodies its core concept of time-traveling through music. It showcases a visually compelling interface, blending dark mode with a carefully curated color palette that is both retro and modern. The typography integrates two complementary fonts, enhancing readability and style.


  • A main screen where users can explore music by periods, visualized as circles indicating genre popularity and content density.

  • Interactive elements allow users to navigate through genres, add to playlists, and access song or album details, including production and historical context.

  • Options to create, curate, and share playlists emphasize community and personalization.

The prototype of Aeon embodies its core concept of time-traveling through music. It showcases a visually compelling interface, blending dark mode with a carefully curated color palette that is both retro and modern. The typography integrates two complementary fonts, enhancing readability and style.

Contact me

Contact me

Got a project in mind? As a product designer and UX/UI expert, I can help turn your ideas into a seamless, user-friendly experience. Let’s build something great together!

Got a project in mind? As a product designer and UX/UI expert, I can help turn your ideas into a seamless, user-friendly experience. Let’s build something great together!

avivhavkin@gmail.com

avivhavkin@gmail.com

avivhavkin@gmail.com

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All Rights Reserved.