2022

Newsmast

A secure media platform serving as a safe space for inquisitive individuals to engage with reliable news, valuable insights, and meaningful discussions — directly from the source.

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The mission

Starting with a small group of dedicated founders and contributors, Newsmast is built on the belief that communities will naturally expand and flourish over time. The platform lets users access information directly from trusted sources, staying updated in real-time about the subjects that matter most.

Platform

Initially developed as a mobile-first application, with desktop support planned as a subsequent phase. The goal is to provide seamless access across devices while maintaining a consistent, user-friendly experience.

Design brief

Provide a comprehensive overview of all designs and describe every potential feature, while maintaining clear separation aligned with release phases. The initial design phase needed to be completed within 30 days — encompassing visual aesthetics, UI components, and the overall UX framework.

Roadmap

Release phases

Phase 1 — Foundation

Core feed experience with real-time updatesUser onboarding and profile creationTopic-based content discoveryFollow and subscribe to trusted sourcesBasic notifications and activity feed

Phase 2 — Growth

Community creation and moderation toolsEnhanced search and filteringBookmarks and reading listsContent sharing and cross-postingAccessibility and localisation improvements

Phase 3 — Expansion

Desktop web versionAdvanced analytics for publishersVerified source badgesDiscussion threads and repliesPush notification preferences

Designs