Pulse is a vibrant livestreaming platform where creators go live, engage deeply with their audience, and earn rewards in real time. Through gifts, exclusive streams, and live reactions. Pulse makes sure everyone feels seen, hyped, and celebrated. 🔥🎁

My goal was to make creators feel at home. I designed an onboarding flow that highlights exactly what Pulse is about: going live, connecting, and earning. Instead of just a generic sign-up, the onboarding guides users with simple, direct actions, fun transitions, and playful micro-interactions.

Welcome prompt

Set up profile

Choose your vibe (Categories you love to stream in: music, talk, vibes, etc.)

Choose PFP and a welcome note

You're all set to go live!

The home screen offers a dynamic and visually engaging layout focused on discovering and engaging with live streamers. The "Trending Streams" section takes center stage, displaying a scrollable grid of active streams with bold thumbnail previews and user information. Each card indicates real-time streaming status with a "Streaming now 🔥" label, fostering a sense of urgency and FOMO.

Key UI elements:

Top bar icons display profile access, diamond and coin balance—supporting gamified engagement.

Bottom navigation is minimal and intuitive, featuring clear icons for Home, Camera, Wallet, Notifications, and Profile.

The user profile page features a clean card with stats (Following, Followers, Streams) and a segmented tab view (Live, Feed, About, Chat).

Live viewer count is visible alongside stream titles, providing transparency and social proof.

The wallet screen is designed to make managing virtual currencies (Coins and Diamonds) effortless and rewarding. The wallet acts as the financial hub of the app, where users can view earnings, purchase coins, withdraw funds, and swap Diamonds for Coins.

Core features:

A clean overview of current balance, recent transactions, and reward breakdowns.

Recharge and Withdraw flows are simple and user-friendly, using large numeric keypads and prominent CTA buttons.

Coin purchase options include tiered packages with integrated Apple Pay checkout for a seamless experience.

Diamond swapping is gamified with clear conversion visuals, encouraging users to watch more or engage more to earn rewards.

Real-time feedback screens like "Transaction in Progress" reinforce trust and clarity.

The messaging feature is designed to foster direct and meaningful interactions between streamers and their followers. It’s seamlessly integrated into the profile section, accessible via a prominent “Message” button right next to the “Follow” button or on the "Navigation menu", making communication just as important as following.

Pulse isn’t just about streaming, it’s about the moment you go live. I carefully designed a clean, intuitive flow with just enough friction to help users double-check settings and hype themselves up.

Add stream title

Add Co-streamer (optional)

Choose Audience Type

Set cover photo / background

Tap “Start Streaming” 🔴

And of course… you can "tap to preview" to preview all your settings. 👀✨

Gifting on Pulse is more than a transaction, it’s a celebration. So I made sure every gift comes with impact:

First-time gifter rewards (yes, with sound FX that pop 💥🔔🎉)

The goal: make both the gifter and the streamer feel amazing.

Every reward moment (like receiving a badge, gifting someone for the first time, hitting a milestone) was paired with light, joyful sound effects and subtle animations. These tiny touches go a long way in making Pulse feel alive.

I designed everything with mobile experience top-of-mind:

Sticky action buttons

Floating gifting tray

Full-screen streaming with chat overlay

One-tap reactions ❤️🔥😂

Pulse’s color system is bold but balanced. I used rich purples and dark neutrals to make avatars, gifts, and reactions pop. Every coin, every badge, every alert glows just right. 💫

Designing this livestreaming experience was like putting together a stage for creators to really perform and for fans to enjoy every bit of it, front row and center 🎤✨

From the Home screen that makes discovery feel exciting, to a Wallet system that actually feels rewarding (and not just a maze of coins and diamonds), and the Messaging flow that keeps interactions simple and real, I wanted everything to feel fluid, focused, and a little bit fun.

This project reminded me how much micro-moments matter (power of intention over complexity) like how a subtle status badge, a single emoji, or a smoother swap animation can totally shift the energy of an app. It’s not just about stacking features, it’s about designing delightful, intentional experiences that keep users coming back.