Kelly Miller, Jr.
/Kelly Miller, Jr.
Through my multidisciplinary journey as a designer, I’ve found myself very drawn to UX/UI and web design/development. I feel that these two areas engage the analytical side of myself, along with possessing the potential for artistic expression and creative problem-solving. Using my love for music and lifelong admiration of illustration as wells of inspiration, I consistently aim to create designs that build connections with others.
There are many musicians that are looking to start a band or find other musicians to collaborate/play with, whether it be professionally or casually, and there are many bands looking for musicians to fill a vacancy in their lineup. As a musician myself, I understand that finding other musicians or potential band members can be a challenge for some, and is something that I've struggled with over the years. Using my and others’ experiences as a guide, for my senior project, I designed Polyphony, an app that can help musicians and bands find and connect with each other, whether it be locally or worldwide. I went through the UX research process to help define the app's purpose and features, including user goals, user research, competitive analysis, and sitemapping, culminating in an interactive prototype. I also made a small UX case study booklet/website to help give the app some context in a gallery setting.
