Artloom Mobil Applikatioun by Tianyi Qi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award an Bronze in Mobil Technologien, Applikatiounen a Software Design Competition Category.

BronzeMobil· 2025

Artloom Mobil Applikatioun

by Tianyi Qi

Client: Tianyi Qi

A' Design Award an Bronze Winner in Mobil Category

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The Design

About Artloom Mobil Applikatioun

ArtLoom ass eng mobil Applikatioun, déi opstriewend Kënschtler mat Konschtsammler verbënnt. Fir nei Kënschtler kann et schwéier sinn hir Wierker ze verkafen, wärend nei Sammler dacks net wëssen wou se ufänke sollen. ArtLoom léisst sech vu sozialen Medien an Dating-Applikatiounen inspiréieren. Sammler duerchstéieren Konschtwierker an enger immersiver virtueller Galerie a kréien all Dag eng Auswiel, déi op hirem Sichverhalen baséiert. D'Profiler vun de Kënschtler stellen d'Geschicht hannert all Wierk vir. En Chat-Assistent mat kënschtlecher Intelligenz ënnerstëtzt d'Kommunikatioun tëscht Kënschtler a Sammler. ArtLoom ass fir iOS-Geräter entwéckelt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Bronze

Artloom Mobil Applikatioun ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Bronze, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un erausragend Designe vergi gëtt, déi sech duerch Kreativitéit, Erfindungsgab a Schlauheet ausgezeechnen. Bronze-Gewënner si voll Fäegkeet a opfälleg kreativ Wierker, déi déi grouss Erfahrung, d'Fantasie an d'Ressourceréichtum vun hire Designer bestätegen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Artloom Mobil Applikatioun e héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Géigestand ass, bemierkenswäert professionell an innovativ. Dëst mam Bronze ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie an zeechent sech duerch Opmierksamkeet fir Detailer aus. Artloom Mobil Applikatioun erfëllt Bedierfnesser exzellent, beréiert Wënsch, bezauberet Gefiller an erweckt Neigierecht.

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