Academic Work Project

Starwave: UI/UX Design for K-Pop Idol Interaction App

Overview

Starwave is an interactive social fan community platform tailored for K-Pop enthusiasts to bridge engagement between idols and global fans. As the UI/UX Designer, I conceptualized a modern mobile feed interface featuring dual content channels, official merchandise e-commerce integration, personalized user profiles, and an AI conversational assistant to guide users through community interaction workflows.

My Role

UI/UX Designer

Tools Used

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FUNCTIONALITY

Key Features

Dual Social Feed Portal

Separate social feeds for official idol posts and community fan discussions similar to modern social platforms.

Official K-Pop Merch Store

In-app e-commerce marketplace for browsing and purchasing verified idol merchandise and albums.

AI Application Assistant

Smart conversational AI support built to guide users through platform features and community guidelines.

Customizable Fan Profiles

Personalized profile customization tools allowing fans to showcase badges, bias idols, and aesthetic layouts.

RESULTS & VALUE

Project Impact

Bridges communication gaps by creating a dedicated social space for K-Pop idols and fan communities.
Eliminates counterfeit risks through an integrated store for official merchandise purchases.
Enhances platform onboarding via 24/7 AI conversational guidance for new community members.
Fosters fan expression through extensive profile customization and fandom identity badges.
Increases user engagement by organizing official idol updates and fan banter into structured feeds.
Provides a unified mobile ecosystem for social networking, fan interaction, and K-Pop e-commerce.