On the first iteration, I used a familiar design language, taking inspiration from streaming services like Netflix. The goal there was to create clarity and make the app as simple as possible, no learning curve. This way, users would know exactly how to work the product without needing a long onboarding. By making the experience familiar, I also made sure that users wouldn’t associate opening the app with having hard time.
The client was extremely satisfied with my proposal and their only criticism was the lack of branding.