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Sisu

2017, Social

An anonymous, voice-first dating platform designed to make conversations feel open, secure and genuine.

Lead Product Designer — I shaped the voice UX, designed interaction and onboarding flows and crafted micro-interactions that made the product playful yet trustworthy.

Impact — A short sign-up flow reduced friction, while the voice-first experience encouraged genuine connections. Playful micro-interactions drove engagement and the interface balanced anonymity with trust.

Sisu is an anonymous, voice-first dating app where tone and personality matter more than photos, designed to spark genuine connections.

Sisu is an anonymous, voice-first dating app where tone and personality matter more than photos, designed to spark genuine connections.

Fast start

Fast start

A short sign-up flow cut friction and let users experience the voice-driven concept immediately.

Voice over visuals

Voice over visuals

The interaction model centered on recordings instead of photos, prioritizing personality over looks.

Onboarding with prompts

Onboarding with prompts

Questions were built into onboarding to set the tone for conversations from the very first exchange.

Progressive history

Progressive history

Message history evolved into a friends list after repeated exchanges, adding a sense of progression to the UI.

Simple and familiar

Simple and familiar

Material Design principles shaped a clean interface with recognizable patterns, making navigation clear and predictable.

Playful reactions

Playful reactions

Emoji responses gave users a lightweight, expressive way to engage without breaking the flow of conversation.

Reflection

Reflection

The final system balanced simplicity, anonymity and playfulness. It demonstrated how voice-first design, supported by thoughtful UI, can create genuine social connections.