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Product Designer
TIMELINE
March 2026 - June 2026
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User Interviews, User Flows, UI Design
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Figma, Figjam
As frequent Partiful users, our team noticed the recurring pattern of event invites receiving more “Maybe” RSVPs than clear “Yes” Responses.
As an introverted individual, I felt that my hesitation when RSVPing wasn’t grounded in disinterest, but rather uncertainty about who was going. This project thus explores how Partiful can reduce this RSVP hesitation with the introduction of a Party Profile feature.
Introducing a Party Profile to help guests acquaint with strangers before a social event
Lightweight profile creation with conversation prompts
Lower the barrier for RSVPing by helping users find other party-goers with similar interests
Overview
Outcomes (TLDR Version)
Let’s dive in
Introducing Party Profiles to Reduce RSVP Hesitation for Partiful Users
Extending an app feature for UC San Diego’s COGS 127: Data-Driven UX/Product Design
Context
Partiful is an app that allows individuals to send digital card invites to guests, built to help ease the process of social planning. For introverted individuals however, the RSVP moment can feel uncertain. The current invite experience gives basic information such as time, location, and vibe but lacks social context guests may need to decide if an event is comfortable for them.
At this point, my team and I decided to draft a problem statement based on some secondary research we had conducted. Two main findings we discovered was that introverts’ expectations for social intereactions are more pessimistic than what they experience, and many social spaces are built around extroverted expectations. From this research, we began drafting interview questions for our User Research.
Overview · Understanding the loneliness epidemic...
18 - 22 Year Old College Students
USER POPULATION
79% of 18-24 year old adults report feeling lonely
SCALE OF THE PROBLEM
User Research Findings · The hidden frictions behind RSVP hesitation
Users said they were more likely to attend an event if they knew a friend attending. Social familarity >
Familar Faces are Key
Vague Vibes → Anxiety
When an invite lacks practical logistics like transporation and location, guests need to take an extra step to DM the host
Logistics are Comfort
Users want more “vibe” clarification, as “parties” can range from laidback hangouts to mixed-group socials.
We conducted three 30-45 minute semi-structured interviews to gauge a better idea of the issue. My teammate Seth interviewed a host to hear from the event creator’s perspective, while I interviewed two introverted college students. Additionally, I created an event sign-up experience as a task to hear their thoughts as the interviewees scrolled through it.
High-Fidelity Prototype · Clicking through our Design Solution
The Party Profile · Lowering the Barrier for Social Connections
Key Design Decisions · Highlighting the Anatomy of the Hi-Fi
Our high-fidelity prototype aims to lower the barrier for building new friendships with a “party profile” where users can fill out basic information about their interests and hobbies. The goal of this feature is to help introverted users feel less hesitant about RSVPing to an event where they may not know anyone. The Party Profile helps users feel more comfortable meeting new people before going to an event.
As we designed this feature, we mainly focused on making the flow feel lightweight and playful, rather than another requirement for profile-building. Our pop-up style is also meant to feel non-invasive, helping the user feel connected to the event RSVP.
Event-Integrated Entry Point
Placing the “Make a Party Profile” next to the RSVP makes it connected to the event expereince
Playful Personalization
Instead of traditional bio prompts, this step encourages more memorable and socially engaging details
Lightweight Onboarding
Minimal text fields to not overload the users + focusing on conversational starters
Interest-Based Icebreakers
I designed various hobbies into distinct cards so users could quickly scan and select their interests
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