A mobile app redesign focused on simplifying navigation, improving content discovery, and creating a more immersive listening experience.
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Podcast Addict is a powerful app loved by podcast enthusiasts.
However, the experience feels overwhelming for new users due to visual clutter, weak hierarchy, and a feature-first approach.
I explored how the experience could be simplified while preserving its power — putting content and listening at the center.
Focus on real user needs and listening behavior.
Simplified hierarchy and intentional design.
Make discovering and listening effortless.
First launch (Empty state)
The most important action is buried in the toolbar.
Users are presented with a large block of instructional text instead of being guided through action.
Focus is on settings instead of helping users listen.
Home / discovery
The most important action is buried in the toolbar.
Users are presented with a large block of instructional text instead of being guided through action.
Focus is on settings instead of helping users listen.
Category browsing
A long list of categories requires heavy scanning and slows down exploration.
Home with one subscription
The most important action is buried in the toolbar.
Large empty areas make the Home experience feel inactive rather than content-focused.
Advertising sits directly above the player, competing with playback for attention.
Search
Search begins with technical filtering options instead of helping users find content quickly.
Multiple filters, toggles and search options increase decision-making before users can search.
Search filters and settings receive more emphasis than the search input itself.
Podcast detail
Multiple filters, toggles and search options increase decision-making before users can search.
Search filters and settings receive more emphasis than the search input itself.
Suggested searches are displayed as a long list, making them difficult to scan and explore.
Player
Numerous secondary actions increase interface complexity for a task centered on listening.
The play, skip, speed, timer, cast, and rating controls compete for attention, making it harder to identify the primary action at a glance.
Based on the usability issues, I defined clear goals to guide every design decision.
Simplify the experience by showing less, focusing on what’s essential.
Help users find the right content quickly and with confidence.
Use visual hierarchy to highlight what matters most at every step.
Reduce friction between discovery and playback to create a seamless flow.
I redesigned the core screens to reduce cognitive load, highlight what matters, and help users discover and listen with ease.
Home (For You)
Home (Following)
Search
Podcast Details
Player
