Essentory

A crowdfunding platform where creators are supported directly by their audience, without ads or sponsorships

How do you get a two sided platform to its first working version?

Timeline

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

My Role

UX/UI Design Intern User flows and interface for the MVP Competitive research · interactive prototypes Mobile usability · handoff to engineering

Team

1 designer (me) · 1 PM · 3 engineers

Tools

Figma, Jirra

Overview

Overview

Essentory is a crowdfunding platform designed to support creators by fostering direct engagement with their audience. Unlike traditional funding models, Essentory enables creators to receive sustainable support without relying on advertisements or commercial sponsorships.

During my internship at Essentory, I played a key role in shaping the platform's Minimum Viable Product (MVP), collaborating with developers and product managers to define the user experience. I contributed to UX/UI design strategies, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for both creators and supporters.

Essentory is a crowdfunding platform designed to support creators by fostering direct engagement with their audience. Unlike traditional funding models, Essentory enables creators to receive sustainable support without relying on advertisements or commercial sponsorships.

During my internship at Essentory, I played a key role in shaping the platform's Minimum Viable Product (MVP), collaborating with developers and product managers to define the user experience. I contributed to UX/UI design strategies, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for both creators and supporters.

Essentory is a crowdfunding platform designed to support creators by fostering direct engagement with their audience. Unlike traditional funding models, Essentory enables creators to receive sustainable support without relying on advertisements or commercial sponsorships.

During my internship at Essentory, I played a key role in shaping the platform's Minimum Viable Product (MVP), collaborating with developers and product managers to define the user experience. I contributed to UX/UI design strategies, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for both creators and supporters.

Key Contributions

Key Contributions

  • Designed the foundational user flow and interface for the crowdfunding platform

  • Conducted competitive research to refine the platform’s UX strategy

  • Developed interactive prototypes and design assets for the MVP

  • Improved the platform’s mobile usability, focusing on intuitive navigation

  • Worked closely with developers to translate design into functional features

  • Designed the foundational user flow and interface for the crowdfunding platform

  • Conducted competitive research to refine the platform’s UX strategy

  • Developed interactive prototypes and design assets for the MVP

  • Improved the platform’s mobile usability, focusing on intuitive navigation

  • Worked closely with developers to translate design into functional features

Impact

Impact

My work contributed to the successful launch of the MVP, allowing creators to seamlessly manage their funding campaigns and engage with their audience. The platform’s design focused on accessibility, ensuring creators could efficiently connect with supporters while maintaining their creative independence.

My work contributed to the successful launch of the MVP, allowing creators to seamlessly manage their funding campaigns and engage with their audience. The platform’s design focused on accessibility, ensuring creators could efficiently connect with supporters while maintaining their creative independence.