ATOM
ATOM
ATOM is a mobile application that leverages artificial intelligence to transform how people build and nurture friendships in today's interconnected world.
The app provides personalized activity recommendations and conversation starters, making it easier for users to connect with like-minded individuals in their area.
Role
CTO and Designer
CTO and Designer
Type
Type
Social Media App
Social Media App
Year
Year
2023 - Present
2023 - Present
ATOM
ATOM is a mobile application that leverages artificial intelligence to transform how people build and nurture friendships in today's interconnected world.
The app provides personalized activity recommendations and conversation starters, making it easier for users to connect with like-minded individuals in their area.
Role
CTO and Designer
Type
Social Media App
Year
2023 - Present
she/they
Sydney Adamu
Seeking more activity hangouts
currently listening to
she/they
Sydney Adamu
Seeking more activity hangouts
currently listening to
You two have a lot in common!
running
photography
crafting
painting
You connected with Sydney
You connected with Sydney
You two have a lot in common!
running
photography
crafting
painting
Toronto, ON
Sydney Adamu
prefers texting
mood: bored
In my free time I like to cook. I would love to host dinner parties 🎉
Posts
Communities
Friends
prefers texting
mood: bored
In my free time I like to cook. I would love to host dinner parties 🎉
Toronto, ON
Sydney Adamu
Posts
Communities
Matches
Friends
Personalized Profiles
Personalized Profiles
Personalized Profiles
Build your profile to clarify for others who you are and what you are interested in.
Build your profile to show others who you are and what you are interested in.
Forum and Home View
Forum and Home View
Forum and Home View
Multiple different ways to connect with people on the app, based on interests with opportunities to learn about friendship.
Multiple different ways to connect with people on the app, based on interests with opportunities to learn about friendship.
Interest Based Discovery
Interest Based Discovery
Interest Based Discovery
Reduces social anxiety with contextual conversation prompts
Problem Statement
Modern life, despite its hyper-connectivity, has given rise to a pervasive sense of loneliness and difficulty in forming genuine, lasting friendships.
Modern life, despite its hyper-connectivity, has given rise to a pervasive sense of loneliness and difficulty in forming genuine, lasting friendships.
Modern life, despite its hyper-connectivity, has given rise to a pervasive sense of loneliness and difficulty in forming genuine, lasting friendships.
Modern life, despite its hyper-connectivity, has given rise to a pervasive sense of loneliness and difficulty in forming genuine, lasting friendships.
How might we…
How can we create an app that helps people build genuine, long-lasting friendships and encourages more face-to-face interactions, setting it apart from existing social media platforms?
How can we create an app that helps people build genuine, long-lasting friendships and encourages more face-to-face interactions, setting it apart from existing social media platforms?
How can we create an app that helps people build genuine, long-lasting friendships and encourages more face-to-face interactions, setting it apart from existing social media platforms?
How can we create an app that helps people build genuine, long-lasting friendships and encourages more face-to-face interactions, setting it apart from existing social media platforms?
Research Insights
After researching I recognized there is a real loneliness epidemic in Toronto
Over 50% of residents report experiencing loneliness in Toronto
Rising living costs force longer work hours, reducing social opportunities
Post-pandemic effects continue to impact social connections
Research Insights
After researching I recognized there is a real loneliness epidemic in Toronto
Over 50% of residents report experiencing loneliness in Toronto
Rising living costs force longer work hours, reducing social opportunities
Post-pandemic effects continue to impact social connections
Design Philosophy & Inspiration
Psychological Foundations
Research shows that shared interests and values forge stronger online connections than physical appearance
Theoretical Framework
Inspired by bell hooks' philosophy on love and community, ATOM's design principles embrace:
The healing power of genuine human connection
The importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerability
The role of technology in fostering authentic relationships
The value of meaningful conversations over superficial interactions
The healing power of genuine human connection
The importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerability
The role of technology in fostering authentic relationships
The value of meaningful conversations over superficial interactions
The healing power of genuine human connection
The importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerability
The role of technology in fostering authentic relationships
The value of meaningful conversations over superficial interactions
Design Philosophy & Inspiration
Psychological Foundations
Research shows that shared interests and values forge stronger online connections than physical appearance
Theoretical Framework
Inspired by bell hooks' philosophy on love and community, ATOM's design principles embrace:
The healing power of genuine human connection
The importance of creating safe spaces for vulnerability
The role of technology in fostering authentic relationships
The value of meaningful conversations over superficial interactions
Personalized Profiles
Build your profile to show others who you are and what you are interested in.
Forum and Home View
Multiple different ways to connect with people on the app, based on interests with opportunities to learn about friendship.