circleIndependent practice project

Good things happen
close to home.

A local-events app concept for anyone nearby. Three screens exploring how to discover an activity, check the essentials and save it for later.

Mobile UI / UX3 screensAssisted concept, not a live app
Read the short case study ↓
01 / DISCOVERFind something worth going to
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Bengaluru · central areas ⌄

Your neighbourhood.
Your kind of plans.

Find a reason to step outside.

Search events or interestsPreview
All eventsOutdoorsCreative

This weekend

3 events
a little fresh air.
a little inspiration.
ART + OUTDOORS08NOV
SUN, 8 NOV · 8:00 AM

Sunday sketch walk

Cubbon Park area · Bengaluru

book
club.
SUN, 8 NOV · 11:00 AM

Bring a book, meet a reader

Shanti Nagar area · Free

live
notes.
SUN, 8 NOV · 5:00 PM

Neighbourhood open mic

Richmond Town area · ₹150

Fictional events · Sample dates and prices
02 / EVENT DETAILSKnow before you go
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see your city
with fresh eyes.
ART + OUTDOORS
CREATIVE · OUTDOORS

Sunday
sketch walk

CBy Central Sketch Circle
Sample community host
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Sun, 8 Nov 20268:00–10:00 AM · IST

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Cubbon Park areaBengaluru · Approximate area

₹

Free entryBring your own sketchbook

About this event

A relaxed morning of drawing and conversation. Bring a pencil, pick a spot and sketch what catches your eye. Beginners welcome.

Your location stays yours.

No live location sharing. Confirm the public meeting point with the host before attending.

Fictional event · Attendance and booking not available
FreeNo ticket purchase
Preview saved state ♡
03 / SAVED EVENTSCome back when you're ready
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Your collection

Plans for
another moment.

Good finds, all in one place.

✓
Saved-state previewOne example event in your collection.

Upcoming

1 event
a little fresh air.
a little inspiration.
ART + OUTDOORS♥ Saved
SUN, 8 NOV · 8:00 AM

Sunday sketch walk

Cubbon Park area · Bengaluru

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A save isn't a booking.

Check the event details and confirm the meeting point before you head out.

Discover more events →
Static saved-state example · Nothing is stored
THE THINKING BEHIND THE SCREENS

Less scrolling.
More local living.

Circle / Independent practice concept / November 2026

01

The starting point

Design question: how might someone find a nearby event and understand its time, cost and area before deciding to attend?

This is a design hypothesis, not a finding from user research. The intended audience is anyone nearby interested in local events.

02

The core flow

Discover → Event details → Saved events.

Discover puts date, area and price on each event card. Details adds duration, what to bring and location guidance. Saved keeps one consistent event visible for later.

03

Why it looks this way

  • A bold headline and one featured card create a clear starting point.
  • Neutral surfaces and a purple accent separate content from primary actions.
  • The same date, event name and price repeat across all three screens for continuity.
  • Text labels accompany navigation and price, rather than relying on colour alone.
04

Privacy and trust

Discovery shows approximate public areas, not people's exact locations. The concept does not request GPS access or display attendee tracking.

The details and saved screens distinguish saving from booking. A real service would need host checks, reporting and a reliable public meeting-point flow before launch.

05

Scope and limitations

These are responsive visual mockups with anchor links between screens, not a working app. Search, filters, booking and persistence are not implemented. Dates, communities, events and prices are fictional.

No interviews, usability sessions, accessibility audit, competitor study or success metrics were conducted. No improvement or business outcome is claimed.

06

What to test next

Ask a few people to find a free weekend event, explain where and when it happens, and save it for later. Observe whether they can complete those tasks without help.

Then test filter labels, larger-text layouts, screen-reader navigation and colour contrast. Add empty, cancelled-event and past-event states based on what is learned.

Honest portfolio credit

Concept direction: Karanam Nagaraju, with Ira assistance. Karanam chose a social app for anyone nearby and selected local events as its focus. Ira created the screen layouts, visual styling, sample copy and case-study draft. This is an assisted learning project, not evidence of independent Figma proficiency, client work or a shipped product.

A simple way to explain it: “I chose local events as my practice topic. With Ira's help, I explored a three-screen flow that makes time, area and cost easy to find. I haven't tested it with users yet, and I am learning the design basics.”

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