Pyralume
Web App
Pyralume is a web application that allows users to create, share, and discover independent films. The platform provides a space for filmmakers to showcase their work, connect with audiences, and gain recognition in the film industry. It is a supportive storytelling community built on a dynamic social streaming platform.
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Redesign an outdated UI while preserving the existing visual identity and transforming the platform into a social streaming experience centered around film discovery and community engagement.
Goal
Create a modern social streaming platform that balances film discovery, content consumption, and community engagement while maintaining the established brand style and improving usability.
Approach
Created wireframes, reusable components, and interactive prototypes in Figma. Introduced social features and collaborated with developers through design handoffs, Jira, and implementation reviews.
Result
Delivered a scalable UI that improved content discovery, established a consistent component system, and supported smoother implementation through close collaboration with developers.
Before
After
Contributed to Pyralume's development for nearly two years, supporting the startup from its initial concept through to its current beta release. Designed and iterated on UI for key product features including My Feed, Search, Profile, Settings, Payments, Festival Discovery, and Festival Profiles.
Worked closely with the founders and developers throughout the product's evolution to create consistent, user-centered experiences and help shape the overall direction of the platform.
As a startup product, Pyralume evolved continuously throughout development. Features were regularly revisited and refined based on client feedback, technical constraints, and changing product requirements, resulting in a more polished and cohesive user experience.
This project demonstrates the ability to design and evolve a product over an extended period while balancing business goals, user needs, and technical constraints. Contributing from the earliest stages through beta provided valuable experience in building a scalable product within a fast-paced startup environment.
