My first task was to create a branding identity for the app. After several weeks of ideation, I landed on a bold, blocky typeface with a subtle musical motif. Watch to the right to see my process. Explore my sketches below.
As the team brainstormed ideas, I would mock up UI ideas for different features in Figma. Flip through a few below.
My first concept was the home page, featuring songs and albums sorted by positive, negative, and genre tags recommended based on inputted user preferences
HOME
Boostra's music player would feature buttons identifying themes in the music, as well as options on the bottom to sort by family members.
MUSIC PLAYER
The colored buttons at the bottom of the interface allow users to clear (green) or restrict (red) any song for their children.
SORTING
Located below the song's tags, the Aura feature brings up a detailed description of the song's subject matter, allowing the user to analyze deeper themes.
AURA
Recently, after researching our problem further, we decided to change directions to a streaming companion with analysis and statistics for users and their families, featuring a sleek liquid glass design.
CONCEPT CHANGE
My first concept was the home page, featuring songs and albums sorted by positive, negative, and genre tags recommended based on inputted user preferences
HOME
Boostra's music player would feature buttons identifying themes in the music, as well as options on the bottom to sort by family members.
MUSIC PLAYER
The colored buttons at the bottom of the interface allow users to clear (green) or restrict (red) any song for their children.
SORTING
Located below the song's tags, the Aura feature brings up a detailed description of the song's subject matter, allowing the user to analyze deeper themes.
AURA
Recently, after researching our problem further, we decided to change directions to a streaming companion with analysis and statistics for users and their families, featuring a sleek liquid glass design.
CONCEPT CHANGE
My first concept was the home page, featuring songs and albums sorted by positive, negative, and genre tags recommended based on inputted user preferences
HOME
Boostra's music player would feature buttons identifying themes in the music, as well as options on the bottom to sort by family members.
MUSIC PLAYER
The colored buttons at the bottom of the interface allow users to clear (green) or restrict (red) any song for their children.
SORTING
Located below the song's tags, the Aura feature brings up a detailed description of the song's subject matter, allowing the user to analyze deeper themes.
AURA
Recently, after researching our problem further, we decided to change directions to a streaming companion with analysis and statistics for users and their families, featuring a sleek liquid glass design.
CONCEPT CHANGE
My first concept was the home page, featuring songs and albums sorted by positive, negative, and genre tags recommended based on inputted user preferences
HOME
Boostra's music player would feature buttons identifying themes in the music, as well as options on the bottom to sort by family members.
MUSIC PLAYER
The colored buttons at the bottom of the interface allow users to clear (green) or restrict (red) any song for their children.
SORTING
Located below the song's tags, the Aura feature brings up a detailed description of the song's subject matter, allowing the user to analyze deeper themes.
AURA
Recently, after researching our problem further, we decided to change directions to a streaming companion with analysis and statistics for users and their families, featuring a sleek liquid glass design.
CONCEPT CHANGE
Mark and I continue meeting a few days a week alongside my studies. As of now we are working on creating a customer base to prove our concept and hopefully achieve funding. You can help support our progress and see the most current updates at boostramusic.com
PERSONAS
Exposed to songs with inappropriate lyrics/themes.
Feels bad when parents say his favorite songs aren’t okay.
Problems
Solutions
Child, 8
Charlie
Only parent-approved music is playable
No risk of explicit lyrics, themes, or videos
Teen, 16
Peer pressure drives music choices, often explicit or negative.
Music affects mood (sad/depressed after breakups, peer influence).
Emily
Problems
Solutions
Teens can explore music safely with parent guidance
Requests outside boundaries are reviewed, not auto-played.
Emotional Intelligence tools for parents and teens
Constantly monitoring kids’ playlists, little trust in filters.
Frustrated by hidden explicit content and lack of real control.
Problems
Solutions
Flexible controls to curate, refine, and manage family music
Peek feature: Parents see what their kids listen to. AI talking points for coaching opportunities
Parent, 38
Michael
Adult, 27
Burned out from social media & algorithm-driven feeds.
Wants music only, without digital noise or distractions.Bianca
Problems
Solutions
Music only, no feeds or podcasts
Flexible curation control: like, dislike & hide, adaptable preferences
Explore feature: AI driven suggestions based on likes, dislikes, and popular/new songs
Exposed to songs with inappropriate lyrics/themes.
Feels bad when parents say his favorite songs aren’t okay.
Problems
Solutions
Child, 8
Charlie
Only parent-approved music is playable
No risk of explicit lyrics, themes, or videos
Teen, 16
Peer pressure drives music choices, often explicit or negative.
Music affects mood (sad/depressed after breakups, peer influence).
Emily
Problems
Solutions
Teens can explore music safely with parent guidance
Requests outside boundaries are reviewed, not auto-played.
Emotional Intelligence tools for parents and teens
Constantly monitoring kids’ playlists, little trust in filters.
Frustrated by hidden explicit content and lack of real control.
Problems
Solutions
Flexible controls to curate, refine, and manage family music
Peek feature: Parents see what their kids listen to. AI talking points for coaching opportunities
Parent, 38
Michael
Adult, 27
Burned out from social media & algorithm-driven feeds.
Wants music only, without digital noise or distractions.Bianca
Problems
Solutions
Music only, no feeds or podcasts
Flexible curation control: like, dislike & hide, adaptable preferences
Explore feature: AI driven suggestions based on likes, dislikes, and popular/new songs
Exposed to songs with inappropriate lyrics/themes.
Feels bad when parents say his favorite songs aren’t okay.
Problems
Solutions
Child, 8
Charlie
Only parent-approved music is playable
No risk of explicit lyrics, themes, or videos
Teen, 16
Peer pressure drives music choices, often explicit or negative.
Music affects mood (sad/depressed after breakups, peer influence).
Emily
Problems
Solutions
Teens can explore music safely with parent guidance
Requests outside boundaries are reviewed, not auto-played.
Emotional Intelligence tools for parents and teens
Constantly monitoring kids’ playlists, little trust in filters.
Frustrated by hidden explicit content and lack of real control.
Problems
Solutions
Flexible controls to curate, refine, and manage family music
Peek feature: Parents see what their kids listen to. AI talking points for coaching opportunities
Parent, 38
Michael
Adult, 27
Burned out from social media & algorithm-driven feeds.
Wants music only, without digital noise or distractions.Bianca
Problems
Solutions
Music only, no feeds or podcasts
Flexible curation control: like, dislike & hide, adaptable preferences
Explore feature: AI driven suggestions based on likes, dislikes, and popular/new songs
Exposed to songs with inappropriate lyrics/themes.
Feels bad when parents say his favorite songs aren’t okay.
Problems
Solutions
Child, 8
Charlie
Only parent-approved music is playable
No risk of explicit lyrics, themes, or videos
Teen, 16
Peer pressure drives music choices, often explicit or negative.
Music affects mood (sad/depressed after breakups, peer influence).
Emily
Problems
Solutions
Teens can explore music safely with parent guidance
Requests outside boundaries are reviewed, not auto-played.
Emotional Intelligence tools for parents and teens
Constantly monitoring kids’ playlists, little trust in filters.
Frustrated by hidden explicit content and lack of real control.
Problems
Solutions
Flexible controls to curate, refine, and manage family music
Peek feature: Parents see what their kids listen to. AI talking points for coaching opportunities
Parent, 38
Michael
Adult, 27
Burned out from social media & algorithm-driven feeds.
Wants music only, without digital noise or distractions.Bianca
Problems
Solutions
Music only, no feeds or podcasts
Flexible curation control: like, dislike & hide, adaptable preferences
Explore feature: AI driven suggestions based on likes, dislikes, and popular/new songs
Boostra is a family-focused music app that I am helping a mentor of mine develop. For this project, I have been playing multiple roles: designing the app's branding and UI, as well as brainstorming features and UX insights. While still in early stages, this startup looks to have a beta released in early 2026.