HOPSPOT
FIND THE PERFECT SPOT FOR YOU.
Company Type
Mobile App company that allows users to view and report wait times at local bars and clubs.
Timeline
Hybrid (Online & In Person)
May 2024 - Present
Lead Designer
UI & UX Specialist
Merchandise Designer & Social Media Manager
My Role
Tools
UI Design: Figma
UX Research: Fig Jam, Miro, Figma
Merchandise & Social Media: Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, & Figma
SUMMARY
HopSpot. Your Night Out, Made Simple
Hopspot is the ultimate app for discovering the best clubs and bars near you! Designed by university students in Ontario, Canada, HopSpot is built from personal experiences to make your night out as seamless as possible. With real-time wait times and up-to-date information about the hottest spots in town, you’ll never have to guess where to go next.
HopSpot launched in September 2024. HopSpot is here to take the hassle out of planning your nights. Whether you’re looking for the perfect vibe or the shortest wait, we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned for exciting updates and new features. Your best night out starts with HopSpot!
Software Engineers: Yousef Hozayen, Benjamin Roman Perez, Mina Mansour, Benjamin K, & Max Ornstein.
Designers: Jenna Cianfarani & Samantha Mirabella
Marketing: Dante Testani
TEAM
THE HOPSPOT EXPERIENCE
DISCOVER
With HopSpot, discovering the best nightlife near you has never been easier. Instantly browse a curated list of clubs and bars tailored to your location, complete with real-time wait times, crowd updates, and essential details like music genres, drink specials, and overall vibes. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy club or a laid-back bar, HopSpot provides everything you need to find the perfect spot. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to a seamless, stress-free night out.
2. PLAN
HopSpot takes the guesswork out of planning your night out. With detailed insights at your fingertips, you can compare clubs and bars based on wait times, crowd size, music type, and overall vibe to find the perfect spot. Filter options to match your preferences and create a personalized nightlife experience that suits your mood. Whether it’s a spontaneous outing or a carefully planned evening, HopSpot makes choosing your next destination effortless and stress-free.
3. EXPERIENCE
With HopSpot, your night out is set up for success before you even step through the door. Armed with real-time information and curated recommendations, you’ll arrive at your chosen spot with confidence, knowing exactly what to expect. Whether it’s the energy of the dance floor, the ambiance of a cozy bar, or the thrill of a new discovery, HopSpot ensures you’re always in the right place at the right time. Enjoy your night without the hassle. Just great vibes and unforgettable moments.
IDEATION ✨
The creation of HopSpot stemmed from a shared goal: to simplify and enhance nightlife experiences for everyone. As a team of university students, we began by reflecting on our own challenges and frustrations when trying to find the best clubs and bars. Through brainstorming sessions and group exercises like mind mapping and sketching, we explored potential features and user needs. We held role-playing activities to simulate different user scenarios and ran exercises to prioritize key features like real-time wait times and crowd insights. By combining our experiences, creativity, and feedback, we crafted a vision for HopSpot that blends functionality with fun, making it easier for everyone to plan their perfect night out.
OUR IDEATION SESSIONS
MID-FIDELITY WIREFRAMES
Our mid-fidelity wireframes brought HopSpot’s core features to life, focusing on structure and usability. Screens showcased real-time wait times, venue details, and filters, ensuring a seamless user flow. By iterating based on feedback, we refined the design to balance clarity and functionality, laying the groundwork for high-fidelity visuals.
Our high-fidelity wireframes transformed HopSpot’s vision into a polished design. With refined visuals, detailed interactions, and a cohesive colour palette, these wireframes brought the app’s personality to life. Each screen was crafted to enhance usability while showcasing features like real-time updates and intuitive navigation. This stage allowed us to finalize the design and ensure every detail aligned with our goal of creating an engaging, seamless user experience.
HIGH-FIDELITY WIREFRAMES
Our Hopspot merch, including custom t-shirts and stickers, has been a hit! We designed them to reflect the fun and vibrant energy of the app, creating something our community can wear and show off. With bold designs and unique graphics, our tees and stickers have become a favorite way for users to represent Hopspot in style.
MERCH DESIGN
THE CREATION OF THE BUNNY
When creating the HopSpot logo, I started by sketching the first thing that popped into my head on Procreate. As soon as I designed the Hopspot bunny, it was clear that we had found something special. The team instantly fell in love with it, and there was no need for further discussion. Its playful, approachable vibe perfectly captured the spirit of Hopspot, and everyone agreed it was the perfect logo for the brand. From that moment on, the bunny became the face of our brand, and we knew it was the right choice!
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 🎉
One of our proudest accomplishments was getting HopSpot approved on the App Store. This milestone marked the culmination of months of hard work, from designing a seamless user experience to meeting Apple’s rigorous guidelines for functionality, security, and design. It was a true team effort, with countless hours spent refining every detail to ensure the app was not only innovative but also reliable and user-friendly. Seeing HopSpot officially available for download validated our vision and brought us one step closer to transforming nightlife for our users!
APP STORE APPROVAL!!
Our TikTok page has been a game-changer in building excitement for Hopspot. With creative, engaging videos showcasing the app’s features and the nightlife culture it supports, we’ve captured the attention of thousands. One of our proudest moments was seeing our videos go viral, amassing over 300,000 views! This success not only boosted awareness of Hopspot but also connected us with a community of users who share our love for seamless, fun nights out. It’s been incredible to see the enthusiasm grow and to know that people are as excited about Hopspot as we are!
OVER 300,000 VIEWS!!
Working on Hopspot taught me the value of collaboration and flexibility within a team. As a designer, I learned to balance creative vision with practical needs, adapting to feedback and refining ideas to create a seamless user experience. Working closely with the team, I saw how different perspectives can drive innovation, and how vital communication and trust are in bringing a project to life. It was a rewarding experience that sharpened my design skills while reinforcing the power of teamwork.