Research
Learning goals
How are people currently planning dates. What are the biggest challenges when planning dates. Understanding expectations and positives of great dates.  What are the most useful recommendations for planning dates. 

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Problem Statement
There are often frustrations around finding the right places to go, things to do, things to eat or what to watch on with your partner. Date night is a time to connect with your partner rather than become frustrated with what to do. So how do we simplify the process?
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20 Survey Responds
6 Interviews
DESCRIPTION
DateNight is an all inclusive AI application that uses input preferences and social applications to help you find the perfect date activity for you and your partner. Enter preferences for food, activities, interests and entertainment and the AI will search recommendations of areas nearby from those preferences, social media and other ranking software to find the perfect date with the other person you are going out with.
When
May 2023
PERSONAS IDEATIONS & CONCEPTS
DateNight is for singles and couples looking to connect and explore new places together. The application is a way to setup dates that will be of interest to both parties without the complication of planning.

Exploring this concept we have varying personas that display the types of users for DateNight and their journeys. The data collected shows that any relationship stage or type benefits from the technology in DateNight.
Design process
DateNight’s design is seen as sophisticated, it is a service offered to people that want to relax and enjoy dating and time with their partner rather than stress of the planning.

Because it is built for people on the go, the UI is straightforward and has a bit of initial onboarding that can be done in stages. However once the application understands your preferences  there is little for the user to do but enjoy creating and going on dates.

The Applications onboarding and style evolved through user testing, which also expanded the task flows that are seen in the final prototypes.
How might we....?
How might we offer users a more relaxed way of creating dates that involves little planning on users part?

How might we create catered experiences for couples with differing interests?

How might we not only feature dates that combine interests, but also deepen relationship connection?

How might we create an interests collection process that is fun, non-invasive and secure?
Link guides users to a interactive Application Prototype to walk through the design.