going out made easy

See where your friends are headed to make sure you
make the most of your night.

WYA is a location-based social media application that provides people with an effortless way to connect and socialize with like-minded individuals through exciting social gatherings.

With WYA, users can discover various events and activities based on interests and preferences, whether it be a bar, restaurant, or even a home party. WYA's interface is designed and developed by Diffco with user convenience in mind, making it effortless to browse and RSVP to events, connect with other users, and explore exciting social opportunities. With a constantly updated catalog of bars and intuitive filters, including geo-location technology, maps, and contact lists, WYA guides users to their preferred establishments and helps them forge connections with like-minded individuals.

With only an idea for the application and
tight deadlines we embarked on a brainstorming session to:

Analyze the competitors
Identify the target audience
Create the effective development plan aligned with the product strategy

As a result of the brainstorming session, the optimal development plan was worked out. We also came up with many ideas which will be later used during the second phase of the development.

In a couple of days we came up with the roadmap aligned to the strategy and immediately began the development process.

We integrated the design process into the development process simultaneously to speed up the process.

The development plan was complex, and one of the main challenges was the deadline for releasing the app in the Apple Store.

To initiate the Apple reviewing process on the earliest stage.

Meanwhile, we conducted internal testing to ensure the product would be great for users.

We divided the development process into sprints, each with fewer planned hours to challenge the team to complete more tasks in a shorter time.

Within 3 month the MVP version was successfuly released to the AppStore.

One of the first features added is My Tonight Plans

The app allows you to share the preferred social gathering for the night from the catalog on WYA with friends and discover like-minded individuals. The UI/UX design has been meticulously crafted to make planning evening activities, moving from bar to bar, and seeing friends effortlessly. Simplification iterations were intentionally made to remove unnecessary features and improve the overall experience.

Commitments

WYA is dedicated to making every evening memorable, which is why the app offers a range of exciting rewards for users who commit to attending events. Whether it's a discount, a free cocktail, or a shot, WYA is developed to make sure the users enjoy the night.

Invitations

WYA's invite feature lets users easily plan and enhance their social gatherings by sending the invites to friends and new connections in a couple of clicks. With this feature, users can ensure they never have a boring night, but always have exciting plans in mind. Since the app sends invitations and push notifications for upcoming parties we decided to provide passwordless authentication via SMS.

Plan and host events effortlessly

We added a feature that allows users to create their own events and choose the perfect location for their gathering. Whether it's a trendy bar, a club, or even their own home, WYA offers the flexibility to host events anywhere.

Creation

Invitations

Catalog to inform
about latest hotspots

This feature was added to provide users with a comprehensive list of bars, restaurants, and clubs to explore and enjoy. We wanted to make it easier for our users to find the perfect spot to hang out, catch up with friends, and make new connections.

Place cards

We also decided to add a convenient calendar invite form that makes it easy for hosts to manage their guest lists and for participants to confirm their attendance. With this feature, hosts can effortlessly keep track of who's coming and receive notifications when someone confirms their attendance.

Places tokens

With WYA, hosting a private event is easy as you can rest assured that your privacy will be protected. You can choose to keep your location private and easily invite your closest friends with just a couple of clicks.

Yelp integration

To enhance the user experience and ensure that only the top-rated places are listed, we curate information from multiple reliable sources to create a comprehensive catalog of the best places. Users can confidently rely on our platform to make informed decisions about where to go and what to do, as all the places undergo a meticulous evaluation process.

Invite friends feature to expand the social circles on WYA

By inviting friends to join the app, users can stay connected and make sure they don't miss out on opportunities to meet up and have fun together.

Friends' plans

With this feature, you can effortlessly keep track of your friends' upcoming events and join them for a memorable night out or invite them to your own plans.

Other WYAs

WYA is designed to ensure you always have someone to hang out with on a night out. Even if your usual crew is busy, there are plenty of other WYAs who share your interests and are looking for a good time. We've brainstormed and put a lot of effort into making WYA a seamless and enjoyable experience from the very launch so you can focus on having fun without any added stress.

Convenient Search

The app offers a convenient search function allowing easily find what you're looking for. With just a few clicks, you can search for bars, restaurants, events, other WYAs and more to plan your perfect night out.

Technologies used

iOS SDK / Swift

PHP (Sympfony)

Docker

AWS

Apple maps

Yelp

going out made easy

WYA is a location-based social media application that provides people with an effortless way to connect and socialize with like-minded individuals through exciting social gatherings.

With only an idea for the application and
tight deadlines we embarked on a brainstorming session to: