“Wait, There was an Event?”
Spotspree
Spotspree is a mobile app that unifies campus event discovery.
Our team addressed low engagement with existing event platforms by creating a streamlined, all-in-one experience, enabling students and faculty to find and join events conveniently.
Role
UX Designer
Team
Yeji Hwang
UX Designer
Yuju Hong
UI Designer
Carlos Pulido Researcher
Tools
Illustrator
Figma
Canva
Duration
Nov, 15, 2024 -
Nov, 17, 2024
Tufts Producthon 48hr Competition
Event Happening 300m away!
1. Onboarding & Setup
The onboarding flow emphasizes simplicity and trust. By requiring school email verification, only students can access events, preventing spam and ensuring campus-only engagement.
Sign up
Login
Search events near your school
Social event discovery app tailored for college community
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Search Events, Tickets
Search Events, Tickets
See all
Tufts University
Categories
Music
Food
Academic
Art
Live Events
Upcoming Events
Jumbo Night
Saturday, Nov 16th
Academic Quad
SMFA Art
Saturday, Nov 16th
School of Mesu
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Full Name
Password
School E-Mail
Submit
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Search your school
Tufts University
Boston University
Northeastern University
Babson College
Harvard University
Boston College
New York University
Columbia University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Northwestern University
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2. Event Discovery
Students can instantly explore events happening nearby through a GPS-integrated map. Clear categories and event cards streamline discovery, making it easy to find relevant activities at a glance.
Search Events, Tickets
Tufts University
Jumbo Night
Duration: 8pm - 10pm
Distance: 10m away, 5min walk
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Details
Description
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Jumbo Night is one of Tufts University's most beloved traditions, held at the start of each academic year to celebrate school spirit and community. With activities ranging from inflatables to creative photo booths, Jumbo Night offers students a chance to relax, connect with peers, and showcase their Tufts pride. Whether you're a first-year or a returning student, it's an unforgettable kickoff to the year!
Pay & Attend
Pay & Attend
Pay & Attend
See Map
Jumbo Night
Jumbo Night
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Saturday, Nov 16th
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$15
Academic Quad Thegreen Grn, Medford, MA
Pay & Attend
Pay & Attend
See Map
20+ intend to attend
Jumbo Night
Jumbo Night
Saturday, Nov 16th
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$15
Academic Quad Thegreen Grn, Medford, MA
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3. Event Booking
Event pages are designed for instant clarity, surfacing critical details first. With integrated RSVP and payment options, students can secure their spot without switching to external platforms.
Event Booking
Jumbo Night
Jumbo Night
Personal Information
Personal Information
Saturday, Nov 16th
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$15
Academic Quad Thegreen Grn, Medford, MA
Full name
Julie Lee
juleee123@gmail.com
Phone number
857-1818-1818
Other Payment
Apple Pay
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Booking Complete!
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My Bookings
Jumbo Night
Saturday, Nov 16th
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$15
Academic Quad Thegreen Grn, Medford, MA
Jumbo Night
Saturday, Nov 16th
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$15
Academic Quad Thegreen Grn, Medford, MA
Past
Upcoming
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High Fidelity
Market Research
Only
of Tufts students use JumboLife
14%
Jumbolife is the official Tufts University event listing site
In order to gain numerical evidence, we sent out a survey to 20 Tufts student and faculties about their current discovery habits, and the biggest blockers to attending.
The responses showed most students rely on Instagram stories, group chats, and word-of-mouth; information is scattered and often arrives in last minute. Many cited unclear time/location, broken links, and no simple refund option as reasons they skip events.
FAST
EASY
RELIABLE
The goal was to create a most safest and efficient way for students to discover and participate in campus events.
By centralizing discovery, RSVP, payments, and check-in into one secure, school-verified platform, the app reduces friction and keeps events campus-only.
Interest-based groups and real-time, location-aware alerts make events feel more personal and timely, encouraging spontaneous participation and stronger community connections.
Project Goal
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Logo
The SpotSpree logo uses a simple, location-inspired mark to represent discovering events around you. Its rounded form and vibrant color convey approachability, energy, and ease of use.
Color Scheme
SpotSpree’s color palette uses warm, energetic tones to create a sense of excitement and immediacy, helping events feel lively and easy to discover.
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#EBC2BF
#FD7340
#FAFAFA
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Components
How Spotspree stands out among campus event platforms
This comparison shows that Spotspree performs strongest overall, especially in inclusivity, convenience, and engagement through its student-centered and map-based design.
While other platforms handle specific needs like ticketing or broad listings, they lack the balance of usability and interaction Spotspree offers. Overall, Spotspree stands out as the most well-rounded platform for discovering campus events.
Spotspree
Tufts Ticket
Jumbo Life
Inclusivity &
Accessibility
Informative
Convenience
Engagement
Total Average
Student-focused, with easy maps, but lighter on details.
Gives concise basics, but limited depth.
Simple event discovery, map-based.
Interactive with GPS showing nearby events.
Functional for entry, less about community.
Covers ticket info only, little else.
Easy ticket use, but poor event browsing.
Engagement ends at attendance.
Inclusive for Tufts students, broad event listings.
Detailed with categories and filters.
Central hub, but navigation can be cluttered
Raises awareness, little interaction.
Depends on who you follow, not equally accessible.
Scattered info, often incomplete.
Quick awareness, hard to search events.
High interaction through posts and stories.
Reflection
A streamlined information hierarchy can dramatically reduce cognitive load and improve engagement.
I’ve learned that location awareness was a stronger engagement driver than chronological listing for our campus audience. In the next project, I would focus on deeper personalization features and integrated ticket exchange to further improve retention.
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