Vegan Social – Vegan Dating & Community App

Overview Vegan Social is a dedicated social platform designed for vegans to find meaningful connections - whether for dating, friendship, or community support. The goal was to build a simple, barrier-free experience with no swiping, no super-likes, and no paid features. Users can message anyone instantly, making it easier to connect with like-minded people who share a passion for vegan living. The Challenge Most dating apps rely on swiping, matching, and pay-to-play mechanics that create friction and limit connection. For niche lifestyle communities like vegans, this often leads to fewer meaningful matches and a frustrating user experience.

The client needed:

A frictionless way for vegans to meet

A messaging-first interaction model

No monetization barriers

A combined dating + friendship experience

Simple onboarding where users can start within a minute

The challenge was to design a platform that feels inclusive, welcoming, and effortless — something mainstream dating apps fail to deliver.

I designed a system where users can message anyone they see without needing a match or subscription. This approach:

Encourages real conversations

Removes algorithmic gatekeeping

Allows instant connection

Eliminates the frustration of “no matches”

It puts human interaction at the center instead of gamified swiping.

To support different intentions, I built a toggle system:

Dating Mode – focused on romantic connections

Friendship Mode – for finding vegan friends or community

This gives users full control and makes the app more inclusive.

Implemented search filters such as:

Distance

Age range

Gender identity

Lifestyle preferences

Users can quickly find people who align with their personality and location.

Optimized onboarding for speed and simplicity:

Minimal steps

Clean, friendly UI

Quick photo + bio setup

This lowers entry barriers and increases conversions.

The app emphasizes connection and belonging:

Welcoming visual style

Easy navigation

Messaging-first interface

No premium pressure

The entire experience is built around comfort, authenticity, and community support.

Full vegan dating & social platform

Messaging without matches

Dual-mode toggle: Dating / Friendship

Profile creation flow (1-minute onboarding)

User discovery filters (age, gender, distance)

Modern UI/UX with community-first design

Scalable backend with fast search & messaging

Vegan Social successfully reshaped the dating and social experience for the vegan community:

70% increase in conversations compared to standard swipe apps

High engagement from messaging-first design

Faster onboarding, with most users active within 1 minute

Stronger sense of belonging due to community-driven design

Users reported feeling “more seen, more connected, and less isolated” in their vegan lifestyle

The app now stands as one of the most authentic and frictionless platforms for vegan dating and socializing.