Lazy — FIND local events and meet people

1-month timeframe

UX/UI done entirely by me

Project focused on helping people find what to do
and who to do it with — in their city or while traveling

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1. About the Project

Lazy is a mobile app concept I designed during my UX/UI graduation project at Yandex Practicum.
Its goal is to help people quickly find events nearby — and optionally, someone to go with.

The Problem

Most local event apps are cluttered, poorly organized, and don’t help you find company.
Lazy simplifies the search and adds a social layer to make going out easier and more fun.

The Problem

Most local event apps are cluttered, poorly organized, and don’t help you find company.
Lazy simplifies the search and adds a social layer to make going out easier and more fun.

My Role IN PROJECT

I handled the full process.
from research and user flow to UI and prototyping — all within one month.

PROJECT GOALS

Make it fast
and easy to discover
events nearby

Let users find company
based on shared
interests

Ensure the experience
is smooth even in unfamiliar areas

2. User Interviews

I conducted a few user interviews with people aged 22–35 who enjoy going out but often feel lost when choosing what to do. Some regularly use apps, others rely on friends or social media.

Key insights

– People don’t actively search for events unless triggered by a deal or friend’s suggestion.

– Glossy marketing doesn’t work — users trust real photos and short tips from real people.

– Filtering in most apps is ineffective — users give up fast.

– Many would prefer to go out with someone, but don’t know how to find company.

– Map view is convenient for those who drive a car

«I’d go out more if I knew where to look — or had someone to go with.»

Max. Student. 22 Years old

3. Competitor Analysis

I analyzed 3 popular services: KudaGo, Kaver, and Afisha.
all widely used in Russia.

Kudago

+ Strong on personal recommendations and news & stories

– No way to find company for events

– Lacks user events and ticket purchase integration

Kaver

+ Only competitor that lets users find company

+ Has personal recommendations

– No news & stories feed

– No support for user events or ticket buying

Afisha

+ Covers recommendations and news

+ The only app with ticket purchase integrated

– No tools to find company

– No user events support

All three apps support search by map, but none of them combine all key features — users often have to switch between apps to cover different needs.

Conclusion

The analysis revealed several structural gaps in existing solutions that shaped my design direction:

– most platforms don’t allow users to both discover events and complete related actions (like buying tickets) in one place

– No support for community-hosted events - for example: chess tournaments or TTRPG nights

– Weak social features — only one app (Kaver) helps users find companions for events

4.User Flows

Considering insights from interviews and competitor analysis,
I designed three key user flows — focused on easy discovery,
social interaction, and user-generated content.

4. User Flows

Considering insights from interviews and competitor analysis,
I designed three key user flows — focused on easy discovery,
social interaction, and user-generated content.

Event Discovery FLOW

Choosing City → Choosing Category → Applying Filters → Results (list/map) → Event Card → Buying Ticket

This flow solves the lack of all-in-one functionality by integrating browsing and ticket purchasing. The ability to view results on a map also helps users with cars plan their trips.

Highlights:

– Context-aware filters: mood, time, price, distance, and more

– Trusted visuals and user-generated reviews

– Integrated ticket purchase — no redirects

Place Discovery FLOW

Choosing City → Applying Filters → Results (list/map) → PLACE CarD

This flow supports spontaneous exploration without needing to attend scheduled events.

Highlights:

– Designed for unplanned, local exploration

– Filters by vibe: “quiet”, “crowded”, “romantic”

– Real photos and insights from real people

Event Creation FLOW

Profile or Home screens → Create Event → Preview & Publish → moderation → Success screen

This flow addresses the lack of user-hosted events in other services and helps users create social opportunities themselves.

Highlights:

– Minimal form with smart defaults

– Real-time preview and easy editing

– Light moderation to maintain quality and trust

5. UX Solutions
& Wireframes

Based on previous insights i started solving user pains
before choosing colors. Wireframes let me test how people
can discover, filter, and create events — fast and intuitively.

Context-Aware Filtering

Problem:

Users were overwhelmed by long, generic lists.

Solution:

i've decided to use advanced filters (mood, time, price, category, etc) upfront to narrow down results early.

Two Browsing Modes: List or Map

Problem:

Some users plan spatially (e.g. “what’s near me”), others want quick scanning.

Solution:

A toggle between list and map lets users switch modes instantly.

Effortless
Event Creation

Problem:

Creating events felt bureaucratic in other apps.

Solution:

A simple form with live preview and light moderation made publishing easy and fast.

Personalized Collections

Problem:

People don’t want to scroll forever — they want tailored ideas.

Solution:

i've made personalized collections like “Tonight near you” or “Events for introverts”.

Take a closer look
at the selected wireframes

6. Final UI Design

After validating ideas with wireframes, I moved on to a clean, expressive
UI that supports spontaneous discovery, fast filtering, and user-driven
content — all without overwhelming the experience.

6. Final UI Design

After validating ideas with wireframes, I moved on to a clean, expressive
UI that supports spontaneous discovery, fast filtering, and user-driven
content — all without overwhelming the experience.

Onboarding & Signing Up

A playful onboarding flow helps users understand the app’s tone and purpose.
After that, a short sign-up process sets up personalized recommendations.

Clear steps and casual tone that reflects user pains and expectations.

Home & Discovery

Whether users want to explore manually or just see
what’s trending — the home screen gives both.
Contextual filters, map/list view, and personalized Collections included.

HOME SCREEN is the centre of operations. You can start looking for events or places via searching, personal collections, top-picks, and even stories.

filters, and real visuals make it easy to find something fun — right now, nearby. Whether it in a list view or on a map.

Event Card

A detailed yet digestible screen with everything users want to know:
location, time, price, reviews, and vibe.
And a godd way to find a person to go with.

Creating Your Own Event

A short, visual form lets users create events in minutes.
Pick a date, location, assign a price
if needed, and upload a photo — and immediately see
how it will look before publishing.

Messaging other users

Messenger functionality - how else would you try to contact other people
who attend to the same event as you?

Users can send direct messages to each other to coordinate plans, ask event-related questions, or just connect.
This is enabling lightweight social interaction without leaving the app.

Summary Highlights

– UI is aligned with the user flows defined earlier

– Design balances structure and spontaneity for real-life scenarios

– Social features (event creation, DMs) make the app feel alive

– Visual style balances clarity with fun, using bold contrasts and warm accents

Bonus: Landing Page

To support the mobile app, I also designed a bold, playful
landing page that mirrors the app’s tone and energy.
It introduces the idea behind LAZY, highlights the app’s key features, and encourages
downloads from smartphone app stores.

7. CONCLUSION

What I Focused On

My main goal was to build a smart structure that helps people find something they're actually interested in — not just throw everything in one place.

If someone wants to see a racing event, they shouldn't be shown dog shows in their feed.

This project also made it clear that people rarely search for events on purpose. Most just expect the app to suggest something cool — or wait for a friend to invite them.

Personal Growth

This was my first full mobile app project, and I handled it from research to final UI.
It helped me understand how much design is shaped not only by aesthetics, but by real user behavior.

Result

Although this was a diploma project with no client, my work received high praise from the examiner, who said it was one of the strongest projects in the group.

Key Design Skills Applied

– UX Research – User interviews, behavior analysis, insight synthesis

– Competitive Analysis – Benchmarking features and identifying UX gaps

– User Flow Design – Mapping key flows for discovery and creation

– Wireframing – Low-fidelity layouts to validate structure early

– UI Design – High-fidelity, mobile-first screens with visual clarity

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Lazy — FIND local events and meet people

Lazy — FIND local events and meet people

1. About the Project

1. About the Project

The Problem

The Problem

My Role IN PROJECT

My Role IN PROJECT

PROJECT GOALS

2. User Interviews

Key insights

«I’d go out more if I knew where to look — or had someone to go with.»

«I’d go out more if I knew where to look — or had someone to go with.»

3. Competitor Analysis

Kudago

Kudago

Kaver

Kaver

Afisha

All three apps support search by map, but none of them combine all key features — users often have to switch between apps to cover different needs.

Conclusion

4.User Flows

4. User Flows

Event Discovery FLOW

Place Discovery FLOW

Event Creation FLOW

5. UX Solutions& Wireframes

5. UX Solutions& Wireframes

Context-Aware Filtering

Problem:

Solution:

Two Browsing Modes: List or Map

Problem:

Solution:

EffortlessEvent Creation

Problem:

Solution:

Personalized Collections

Problem:

Solution:

Take a closer lookat the selected wireframes

6. Final UI Design

6. Final UI Design

Onboarding & Signing Up

Clear steps and casual tone that reflects user pains and expectations.

Home & Discovery

HOME SCREEN is the centre of operations. You can start looking for events or places via searching, personal collections, top-picks, and even stories.

filters, and real visuals make it easy to find something fun — right now, nearby. Whether it in a list view or on a map.

Event Card

Creating Your Own Event

Messaging other users

Users can send direct messages to each other to coordinate plans, ask event-related questions, or just connect.This is enabling lightweight social interaction without leaving the app.

Summary Highlights

Summary Highlights

Bonus: Landing Page

7. CONCLUSION

What I Focused On

Personal Growth

Result

Key Design Skills Applied

NEXT CASE?

LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT AIIRISDX

LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT AIIRISDX?

5. UX Solutions
& Wireframes

5. UX Solutions
& Wireframes

Effortless
Event Creation

Take a closer look
at the selected wireframes

Users can send direct messages to each other to coordinate plans, ask event-related questions, or just connect.
This is enabling lightweight social interaction without leaving the app.