Radionavan is a persian podcast app, designed not just as an  entertainment, but to learn from.

Duration
3 weeks

Role
Research & Discovery - UX/UI

Tools
Figma, FigGam, Claude, ChatGPT

Platform
Android

Audience
Persian diaspora

Project type
Concept

Phase 01 — Context

Overview

RadioNavan is a Persian-language podcast platform serving the Iranian diaspora worldwide. This concept tackle the outdated UI, poor discoverability, and the frusting playback experience of the similar persian podcast apps — into a modern, culturally resonant product.

Problem Statement

“The Persian diaspora’s largest podcast platform is held back by bugs, aggressive ads, and a UX that hasn’t kept pace with its 8,000+ creators.”

01

Research

Interview-audit

02

Define

Personas

03

IA-Flows

Architectures-flows

04

Design

Wireframes-UI

05

Reflect

Test · Learnings

GOALS

→Modernise the visual identity

→Make podcast discovery effortless

→Redesign the playback experience

→Honour the Persian cultural identity

→Follow Android Material Design guidelines

PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED

→UI feels dated and visually inconsistent

→No personalised content recommendations

→Playback controls are clunky and hard to use

→Search returns poor or irrelevant results

→No offline or download capability visible

KEY FEATURES REDESIGNED

→ Personalised home feed

→ Smart podcast discovery

→ Redesigned player screen

→ Episode queue management

→ Download for offline listening

Phase 02 — Research

01/ 04

Competitors — Strengths & Weaknesses

02 / 04

Positioning Map

03 / 04

Feature Benchmarking

04 / 04

Gaps & Opportunities

Key Opportunities

No Persian app combines AI summaries + modern UX — RadioNavan's core differentiator

Most competitors have weak or no onboarding — chance to create a memorable first impression

Persian casual listeners are an underserved market ignored by Pocket Casts & Overcast

A fully free experience without paywalls is a meaningful edge in the Persian market

Risks & Challenges

Spotify is expanding into Persian content with large budgets — positioning must happen quickly

Shenoto has a larger content archive — competing on volume won't work; UX must win

AI summary quality directly impacts retention — this feature must be excellent from day one

Cross-device sync is now a baseline expectation; shipping without it risks early churn

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Among all competitors analyzed, no single app offers the combination of Persian-native content + AI episode summaries + minimal modern UX. This empty space is RadioNavan’s unique market position — and the core hypothesis behind every design decision in this project.

 

04 / 04

Design Philosophy & Positioning

RadioNavan is for Persian speakers
who want to listen smarter,
not just more.

01

Intelligent listening

AI summaries let users decide what's worth their time before pressing play. Read first, then listen.

02

Personalized from day one

Onboarding captures preferences so every recommendation improves from first launch.

03

Persian, truly

Not just the content — the UX, RTL layout, typography and design language are built for Persian speakers.

04

Calm & focused

Minimal UI removes noise. Every session should leave the user knowing something new.

Project Scope

Screens Designed
20+
Android Compact frames
User Flows
6
Onboarding · Auth · Home · Podcast Detail · Player · Settings
Key Differentiator
AI
Episode summary — unique in Persian market
Design System
RTL
Persian-first component library

Personas

Phase 03 — Define

Goals, Problems & Features

Library and Discover are separated to reduce cognitive load — users browse when exploring, manage when returning.

Phase 04 — Design

Sketches, Wireframes & User Flows

Design System & Visual Language

Final UI Screens

Splash screen & Onboarding

Choose preferences and show suggestions

Authentication

Home, playlist and profile

All categories

Podcast detail pages

Podcast detail pages

showcase screens

Phase 05 — Reflect

Results & Reflection

SCREENS DESIGNED

12+

USER FLOWS MAPPED

4

PROBLEMS ADDRESSED

6

PLATFORM

Android

MATERIAL DESIGN 3

WHAT WAS ACHIEVED

Visual design system

Light-mode-first UI with violet as the primary color, clean typography and consistent Material Design 3 spacing.

Improved discovery experience

Category-based browse, trending section, and smart search with Persian-language support.

Reimagined player screen

Full-screen player with large thumb-friendly controls, speed control, sleep timer, and episode queue.

Offline & personalisation flows

Download flow, listening history, and a home feed tailored to the user's taste and preferences.

GOAL

Modern visual identity

Content discovery

Playback experience

Offline listening

Personalisation

Cultural identity

Navigation clarity

OUTCOME

MD3, dark-first UI ✓

Browse, search, trending ✓

Full player + speed + timer ✓

Download flow designed ✓

Tailored home feed ✓

Persian-first content UI ✓

Clear 5-tab bottom nav ✓

CONCEPT VALIDATION

Concept validated through peer review and informal testing with Persian diaspora participants.

The app has not been published — this is a student concept project exploring a real and underserved need.