Sherlyna Mata

 Jumpstart Designathon 2023     SB Creative Lab Our challenge was to design a mobile app that  facilitates authentic connections and builds genuine relationships between college students -- providing an interesting yet safe experience to engage with other students. LinkUp aims to assist college students in creating authentic connections. Using a matching system, our platform pairs users with like-minded individuals they are most likely to bond with and build a meaningful relationship that lasts. To ensure users' safety and encourage genuine connections, we've implemented a level system. The first two levels are conducted online, allowing users to get to know each other thoroughly by engaging in extended conversations. To keep the experience enjoyable, we provide fun activities such as a personality quiz that unlocks at Level 2. Upon reaching Level 3, users can unlock face-to-face meetings and expand their social circle. We conducted a survey which targeted coll...