Project Type: Studio Project @ Muze for Waves Audio

Timeline: 18 months (2023–2024)

Platform: Web + Mobile (Responsive Web App)

Role: Lead UX/UI Designer

Mastering audio tracks is a critical step in music production — but for many independent creators, it’s inaccessible due to its technical complexity and high cost. Traditional tools offer professional depth but are intimidating or opaque to non-engineers.

The challenge was to design a professional-grade mastering tool that’s intuitive enough for first-time users, while retaining the trust, control, and audio precision that Waves is known for.

Waves Online Mastering is a cross-platform mastering service that combines AI-driven audio intelligence with creative, user-friendly controls — empowering musicians to master tracks independently with studio-level results.

4-Parameter Creative Engine: Natural/Modern style, Deep/Present tone, Sharp/Blunt dynamics, and Reference Matching

Tactile UI Controls: Sliders and toggles that translate audio language into human terms

Persistent Audio Player: A/B comparison panel for instant before/after playback

Track Library: Manage multiple versions, projects, and historical masters

Responsive Web App: Full experience on desktop and mobile

Token-Based Pricing: Transparent, flexible payment model

Built-In Collaboration & Sharing: Feedback loops and distribution tools

Interviews with musicians, producers, and engineers to understand mastering needs and mental models

Usability testing across different experience levels — from bedroom producers to professionals

Brand alignment sessions with Waves to maintain visual/audio credibility

Developed a custom design system tailored to Waves’ identity and sound philosophy

Translated audio concepts into intuitive, creative UI metaphors

Collaborated weekly with developers, PMs, and audio scientists across time zones

Iterated over dozens of versions based on stakeholder and user feedback

Made professional audio mastering accessible to thousands of creators globally

Helped non-technical users achieve high-quality masters without guesswork

Earned praise for blending musical intelligence with usability and control

Strengthened Waves’ position as an innovator in creator tools

Scaled successfully across mobile and desktop — from beta to full launch

Continues to evolve with real-time user feedback and feature expansions

Design & Prototyping: Figma

User Research: Interviews, usability tests

Collaboration Tools: Slack, FigJam, Jira

✅ Full UX architecture for mastering flow ✅ Creative UI controls for AI-powered mastering ✅ Persistent playback & A/B testing interface ✅ Mobile-responsive design system ✅ Research-driven UX iterations with real musicians ✅ Pricing and version management UX flows

Accessible Audio UX: Balanced creative control with technical clarity

Brand-Aligned Visual System: Clean, high-end interface that reflects Waves’ legacy

User-Centric Innovation: Designed for creators, not just engineers

Global Product Launch: Scaled across platforms, with active usage worldwide