05
HAKKEN
2025
SCHOOL PROJECT
Hakken is a conceptual music discovery app designed to help users find new music faster and more naturally. Instead of endlessly searching through playlists or algorithms, the app delivers curated snippets of lesser-known songs tailored to the user’s taste. Users can quickly skip tracks or save discoveries directly to their Spotify or Apple Music library, creating a seamless and efficient way to explore music beyond the mainstream.
SOFTWARES
Figma
DELIVERABLES
App
05
HAKKEN
2025
SCHOOL PROJECT
Hakken is a conceptual music discovery app designed to help users find new music faster and more naturally. Instead of endlessly searching through playlists or algorithms, the app delivers curated snippets of lesser-known songs tailored to the user’s taste. Users can quickly skip tracks or save discoveries directly to their Spotify or Apple Music library, creating a seamless and efficient way to explore music beyond the mainstream.
SOFTWARES
Figma
DELIVERABLES
App
05
HAKKEN
2025
SCHOOL PROJECT
Hakken is a conceptual music discovery app designed to help users find new music faster and more naturally. Instead of endlessly searching through playlists or algorithms, the app delivers curated snippets of lesser-known songs tailored to the user’s taste. Users can quickly skip tracks or save discoveries directly to their Spotify or Apple Music library, creating a seamless and efficient way to explore music beyond the mainstream.
SOFTWARES
Figma
DELIVERABLES
App
05
HAKKEN
2025
SCHOOL PROJECT
Hakken is a conceptual music discovery app designed to help users find new music faster and more naturally. Instead of endlessly searching through playlists or algorithms, the app delivers curated snippets of lesser-known songs tailored to the user’s taste. Users can quickly skip tracks or save discoveries directly to their Spotify or Apple Music library, creating a seamless and efficient way to explore music beyond the mainstream.
SOFTWARES
Figma
DELIVERABLES
App
05
HAKKEN
2025
SCHOOL PROJECT
Hakken is a conceptual music discovery app designed to help users find new music faster and more naturally. Instead of endlessly searching through playlists or algorithms, the app delivers curated snippets of lesser-known songs tailored to the user’s taste. Users can quickly skip tracks or save discoveries directly to their Spotify or Apple Music library, creating a seamless and efficient way to explore music beyond the mainstream.
SOFTWARES
Figma
DELIVERABLES
App
RESEARCH
For the “Hakken” app, research included developing a style guide to attract viewers. Stastical research was done to understand the needs of music lovers seeking a quicker way to discover new tracks. User testing evaluated features like song snippets and seamless integration with Spotify and Apple Music.
RESEARCH
For the “All Power Zine” project, moodboards were created to explore themes of empowerment and activism. Field studies analyzed similar zines to identify effective design tactics, and a style guide was developed to establish a cohesive visual language with typography, colors, and imagery that aligned with the zine’s message.
For the “All Power Zine” project, moodboards were created to explore themes of empowerment and activism. Field studies analyzed similar zines to identify effective design tactics, and a style guide was developed to establish a cohesive visual language with typography, colors, and imagery that aligned with the zine’s message.
II. SKETCHES
Wireframes were created to map out the app’s structure and key features, such as the snippet player and options to skip or add tracks to Spotify/Apple Music, ensuring a user-friendly flow.
IV. DIGITAL REVISIONS
Digital compositions were developed in Figma to create high-fidelity prototypes, refining the app’s interface for intuitive navigation and smooth feature integration.
IV. DIGITAL REVISIONS
Revisions were made based on user feedback, focusing on improving layout, usability, and overall app speed to enhance the music discovery experience.
AUSTIN YI
AUSTIN YI