The Approach

My approach started with researching popular music apps to understand common patterns and user expectations. This helped shape Forté’s initial UX and overall tone. A key part of the process was designing the interactive “scanner,” which detects your location and curates music to match. I focused on making it feel intuitive, playful, and central to the experience—something that would spark curiosity and encourage exploration.

Steps Taken

  • To begin, I conducted a competitive analysis to identify shared mental models and user behaviors that could inform Forté’s design.


  • With those insights, I moved into branding and early UX development—focusing on user flow, functionality, and tone.


  • Finally, I introduced playful UI elements and custom interactions to give the app a distinct personality, setting it apart from traditional music platforms.

Results and Impact

While Forté remains a passion project, the true outcome was a deep growth in my design understanding and a piece of work I consider a form of interactive art. To me, design is more than functionality—it’s an emotional experience, something that can ground us, inspire us, or even transport us to a specific moment in time. Whether or not Forté becomes a real product, it stands as a creative exploration I’m proud of—both playful and meaningful.