Today, I want to share the story behind a concept I designed: a photo gallery app that isn’t like any other. This idea came from a simple frustration, why do the photo galleries on our phones feel so empty? We all know how important it is to revisit our memories, but the experience always felt flat and uninspired to me. For something so meaningful, I felt like there had to be more.

That’s why I decided to imagine a gallery that wasn’t really a gallery at all, but something closer to a memory collection. In this app, you’re not just capturing pixels, you’re saving memories. I wanted every interaction to feel special, so I leaned into dreamy lighting, soft gradients, and that magical vibe you get from the memory spheres in the movie Inside Out. Each moment you save becomes a glowing sphere, a little world of its own.

When you record a memory ; say, a date with Sarah, the app doesn’t just save a photo. It creates a glowing orb with a simple, human title like “date with Sarah,” and tags it with a date. Later, when you scroll through, you’re greeted by a gentle cascade of orbs, each one inviting you to tap and relive those moments. Instead of scrolling through endless rectangles, you feel like you’re floating through your own collection of treasured experiences.

I spent a lot of time making sure the app felt alive and warm. The interface is soft and tactile, with light effects, blur, and depth to make everything feel inviting. Even the small details matter, a gentle vibration when you capture a memory, subtle glows around each sphere, and a dreamy, pastel color palette that makes every interaction feel a bit magical.

Here’s what I love most about this approach: it blurs the boundary between technology and real life. The app doesn’t just organize your photos, it helps you feel them. Suddenly, “adopting Blue” isn’t just an image of a cat, it’s a living memory that glows, ready for you to revisit whenever you want. “Pink sunset,” “beach night,” “shopping in Rennes”, each memory gets its own little universe, complete with a mood and a vibe.

My goal was to create an experience that truly honors our memories. I wanted technology to fade into the background, so what’s left is just you and your most meaningful moments, no distractions, no clutter.

Looking back, I think the lesson is simple: when we design for emotion rather than function, technology can become something deeply human. I’m excited to keep pushing this idea further. Imagine shared memories with friends, adaptive lighting that reflects your mood, or soundscapes that make moments feel even more immersive.