For the Connou Community project, our team focused on enabling university students to transform online connections into real-life friendships through features that foster group engagement. We started with user research, connecting with students and university staff to understand social dynamics and engagement barriers. From these insights, we introduced the “Community” feature, allowing students to join or create groups and events, making it easy to meet others with similar interests. Through iterative prototyping and user testing, we refined the design to enhance accessibility and real-world impact.