Artloom Aplicación Móbil by Tianyi Qi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Bronce in Deseño de Tecnoloxías Móbiles, Aplicacións e Software Competition Category.

BronceMóbil· 2025

Artloom Aplicación Móbil

by Tianyi Qi

Client: Tianyi Qi

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Móbil Category

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The Design

About Artloom Aplicación Móbil

ArtLoom é unha aplicación móbil que conecta artistas emerxentes con coleccionistas de arte. Vender obras pode resultar difícil para os novos artistas, mentres que os novos coleccionistas moitas veces non saben por onde comezar. ArtLoom inspírase nas redes sociais e nas aplicacións de citas. Os coleccionistas navegan polas obras de arte nunha galería virtual inmersiva e reciben unha selección diaria baseada nos seus hábitos de navegación. Os perfís dos artistas presentan a historia detrás de cada obra. Un asistente de chat con intelixencia artificial apoia a comunicación entre artistas e coleccionistas. ArtLoom está deseñada para dispositivos iOS.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Artloom Aplicación Móbil gañou o A' Design Award de Bronce, un recoñecemento altamente prestixioso outorgado a deseños sobresaíntes que se distinguen pola creatividade, o enxeño e a sagacidade. Os gañadores Bronce son artefactos amplamente hábiles e sorprendentemente creativos que autentican a vasta experiencia, imaxinación e enxeño dos seus deseñadores. Espérase que Artloom Aplicación Móbil sexa un obxecto moi apreciado, admirado e querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora as mellores prácticas da arte, a ciencia, o deseño e a tecnoloxía, e é excelente pola súa atención ao detalle. Artloom Aplicación Móbil satisfai espléndidamente as necesidades, toca os desexos, encanta os sentimentos e atrae a curiosidade.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: ArtLoom is a mobile app that connects aspiring artists with collectors, making art discovery and connection effortless. Selling art can feel intimidating for emerging artists, while many new collectors struggle to know where to start.

Inspired by social media and dating apps, ArtLoom creates a seamless experience for both. Collectors can browse and discover artwork just like scrolling through their feed, while artists finally have a dedicated platform to showcase their work.
Dimensions & Packaging: The app is designed for iOS systems.
Tags: Artist, Art Collector, Social Media
Production Technology: Front-end cross-platform framworks
Back-end framework and database
Cloud storage
Authentication
Image Processing & Optimization
Design Challenge: How can we design a dedicated, user-friendly platform that facilitates seamless connections between emerging artists and casual collectors?

Key research questions:

- What are the biggest barriers preventing emerging artists from selling their work?
- What motivates casual collectors to purchase art, and what challenges do they face?
- How do existing platforms fall short in serving these groups?
- What features would make an art marketplace more accessible and engaging for both artists and collectors?

This research aims to uncover insights that can shape a solution tailored to the needs of emerging artists and casual collectors, fostering a more inclusive and vibrant art market.
Research: Utilized digital survey services to analyze data on the challenges and needs of emerging artists and art collectors. Findings highlighted key challenges, including connecting with collectors, understanding pricing strategies, and effectively communicating their art to a broader audience.
Inspiration: Aspiring artists struggle to find buyers, while art lovers want to support them but face challenges in connecting.

Most platforms cater to established artists and collectors, leaving emerging artists to navigate the crowded space of social media like Instagram.

But does it have to be this complicated? How can we create a dedicated space for emerging artists and casual collectors to connect effortlessly?
Project Duration: The project started in June 2023 and finished in January 2024 in New York City.
Operation Flow: An immersive virtual gallery:
Makes discovering art as effortless as scrolling through social media. Enjoy a curated daily showcase tailored to your browsing habits and preferences.

A matchmaking hub for collectors and artists:
Featuring “dating app”-style artist profiles, it helps artists share their unique stories while allowing collectors to discover the inspiration behind each artwork.

Seamless communication made easy:
An AI-powered chat assistant that connects collectors and artists effortlessly.
Image Credits: Image #1-5: Tianyi Qi