Splash Umsebenzi Ophambili Wonxibelelwano Lwezentlalo ngu-Junjie Xu

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Splash Umsebenzi Ophambili Wonxibelelwano Lwezentlalo olwenziwe ngu-Junjie Xu ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo loBuxhakaxhaka beMobhayili, iiAplikeyishini kunye neSoftwe.

IntsimbiImobhayili· 2025

Splash Umsebenzi Ophambili Wonxibelelwano Lwezentlalo

ngu Junjie Xu

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Imobhayili

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Malunga ne-Splash Umsebenzi Ophambili Wonxibelelwano Lwezentlalo

Isicatshulwa Sencwadi: I-Splash yi-application yonxibelelwano lwezentlalo eyenzelwe ukunceda abafundi beekholeji badibane nabahlobo abatsha ubuso ngobuso. Abasebenzisi babhalisa ngenombolo yomnxeba baze babone iziganeko ezizayo kwiphepha lasekhaya. Ukucofa kanye kubangenisa kwisiganeko, kwaye iindibano ezintsha zinokwenziwa kwimizuzwana. Ukudityaniswa kusekelwe kwixesha, indawo kunye nomdla owahlukaniswayo. Uxhulumaniso lwesibini kunye notshintshiselwano lweenombolo zomnxeba lwabucala luxhasa ukuthenjwa nokhuseleko. Izikhumbuzo zikhuthaza ukuzimasa. I-Splash yakhelwe i-iOS ne-Android kwaye isusa imiqobo yeendleko nexesha ekunxibelelaneni kwikampasi.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Splash Umsebenzi Ophambili Wonxibelelwano Lwezentlalo ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Splash Umsebenzi Ophambili Wonxibelelwano Lwezentlalo iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Splash Umsebenzi Ophambili Wonxibelelwano Lwezentlalo iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: Splash is an instant offline social networking app designed for college students to seamlessly meet new friends with one-click matching based on time, location, and preferences. Unlike traditional apps, Splash removes financial and time barriers to socializing, leveraging real-time event creation, smart notifications, and second-degree connections for trust. The design prioritizes speed, spontaneity, and safety, ensuring frictionless interactions that foster real-world friendships.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Platform: iOS (Swift), Android (React Native)
Backend: Firebase (Firestore, Authentication), Google Cloud Functions
Event Matching Algorithm: Real-time interest and availability-based pairing
User Authentication: Phone number-based login with OTP verification
Privacy & Safety: End-to-end encryption for phone number exchanges
Data Storage: Cloud-based with GDPR compliance
Package Size: 40MB initial app download
Iithegi: social networking, campus friendship, offline socializing, real-time event matching, college networking, friend meetup app, spontaneous meetups, Firebase app, community building, event-based networking
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: Splash was built using Swift for iOS development with a Firebase backend for real-time event matching and authentication. We employed React Native for cross-platform scalability, leveraging Google Cloud Functions for instant event processing. The UI was crafted using Figma, focusing on minimalistic yet engaging interaction flows. Our design methodology followed Lean UX and rapid prototyping, allowing for iterative user testing and agile improvements.
Umngeni Woyilo: The biggest challenge was balancing spontaneity with user safety and trust. Unlike traditional networking apps, Splash required instant but meaningful social matching, ensuring low drop-off rates while maintaining a seamless UX. We tackled this by leveraging second-degree connections for social proof, implementing privacy-first phone exchange, and designing a minimal-input event creation process. Rapid iteration and real-world testing allowed us to optimize engagement.
Uphando: Research Type: Market & UX Research
Objective: Validate the demand for frictionless campus socializing
Methodology: Surveys, interviews, prototype testing
Data Collection: 500-person survey at CMU, 100+ user interviews
Participants: College students (18-24)
Results: High interest in a free, instant social meetup app
Insights: Users prioritize low effort, real-time availability, and social safety
Impact: Splash removes financial/time barriers to forming friendships, making socializing more accessible
Inkuthazo: Splash was inspired by the struggle of making real-life friends on campus without investing excessive time or money. We saw a gap—students craved spontaneous, effortless social interactions. Drawing from Uber’s instant matching model, we designed Splash to remove the friction in meeting new people. Our research included a 500-person CMU survey and 100+ user interviews, refining our MVP for real-world needs. With fast iterations and data-driven UX, we built a seamless, intuitive experience.
Ubude Beprojekthi: Pittsburgh PA, Sep 2023 - Mar 2024
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: Users sign up with their phone number and sync contacts to discover friends. The homepage displays upcoming events, allowing users to join with one click. Event initiators can create meetups in seconds, while AI-powered notifications increase engagement. Users confirm participation by exchanging details and uploading a profile image. Smart reminders ensure attendance. The app fosters real-world connections effortlessly, reducing social friction.
Amalungu Eqela: Junjie Xu
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Junjie Xu