Whossy: A Tailored Dating Experience for Africa

Whossy is a mobile dating platform built to make meeting new people feel effortless and genuine. Instead of the endless swiping and crowded feeds common in other dating apps, Whossy focuses on quick, vibe-based connections. The experience is intentionally minimal—from onboarding to the first chat—so people can spend less time wrestling with the interface and more time actually meeting others.

Role: Product Designer & Brand & Motion Designer

Problem In many African cities, people struggle to meet nearby matches: global apps have thin local networks, and trust is low due to scams, data costs, and spotty connectivity. Result: users churn fast..

Solution Whossy was designed as a web and mobile dating platformed tailored to African users:

Streamlined onboarding: Three quick steps to create a profile with optional “vibe tags,” cutting the time from install to first match to under two minutes.

Built-in trust signals: Lightweight profile verification, clear privacy notices, and a prominent “report / block” flow to reassure new users.

Optimized for low-bandwidth environments: Image compression, progressive loading, and animations kept subtle and performant so the experience stays smooth even on 3G connections.

Localized tone and visuals: Copywriting and color choices reflect a youthful, urban African vibe while staying clean and minimal.

Whossy shows how thoughtful design can solve a local need at scale. By focusing on trust, speed, and low-data performance, the app makes it easy for Africans to connect safely and genuinely, even where global platforms fall short. The result is a dating experience that feels both modern and distinctly made for its audience.