Designing eladde: Real-World Networking App

Networking experience layered into real-world venues

A platform for Real connections, right where you are

People pass through airports, cafés, lounges, hotels but meaningful connection doesn’t always happen. The moment you bump into someone interesting, what then? Social apps feel distracting or too intentional.

The question was simple: How do we make it effortless to spark real conversations in physical spaces?

eladde turns any transient space into a networking hub. Whether you’re a business traveler, founder, digital nomad, or creative, eladde surfaces nearby professionals who share your energy or interests. No more awkward icebreakers just the context and opportunity, right where you already are.

My role: Product Designer leading end-to-end experience from user flows to visual screens to in-app flows. Timeline: From concept to prototype and launch on iOS and Android in under three months. Team: Small but mighty core product design supported by engineering and user feedback loops.

Discover: Open the app and instantly see verified nearby profiles even if they’re strangers in the same café or airport lounge.

Connect: Tap to send a meetup request; matches are mutual, so there's no awkward pursuit.

Meet: Chat in-app, then meet in person right then, right there.

Profiles are verified via LinkedIn, Google, or Apple logins so you feel safe, and users choose who to reach out to.

Business travelers tapping into local insight: Quickly meet professionals nearby to exchange advice, opportunities, or cultural knowledge.

Remote workers, digital nomads wanting connection on the go: Build meaningful networks anywhere you land, reducing isolation while working abroad.

eladde doesn’t just connect you don’t manage profiles long term, you activate when it matters. It brings authenticity back to real-world encounters, makes networking feel natural, and honors both sides no awkward vibes, just human connection.