Why I Redesigned LinkedIn
I decided to take on a personal project: redesigning LinkedIn. I wanted to show what I could do as a product designer by giving a well-known app a fresh, new look. LinkedIn just felt like it needed a modern update in how it looks and feels, and this was my chance to explore new ideas without being asked to.
What I Wanted to Fix
When I looked at the current LinkedIn, I saw a few things that could be better. Sometimes the main feed felt messy, it was hard to find exactly what you were looking for, and the whole design just seemed a bit old. My goal was to make things clearer, easier to find, and generally more pleasing to the eye so people would enjoy using it more.
How I Approached the Design
My design process was pretty straightforward. I started by figuring out how people use the app now and then sketched out some rough ideas for how new screens could look. After that, I moved on to making the detailed designs, focusing on making everything look consistent, choosing good fonts, and picking a color scheme that felt professional yet fresh. My main aim was to make it easy to use and nice to look at.
New Ideas and Features
In this new design, I brought in some key changes. I created a cleaner way to move around the app, a personalized feed that shows you more of what you care about, and a better search tool to find people and jobs faster. On the visual side, I cleaned up the look, making text easier to read and the whole app feel more put-together.
Making it Easy and Appealing
A big part of this project was making sure the app felt good to use. I focused on making every tap and swipe feel smooth, reducing any confusion, and making sure users could get things done easily. At the same time, I gave the whole app a facelift with modern design elements, updated icons, and a livelier, professional color palette to make it more appealing.
What I Learned and Why It Matters
This LinkedIn redesign was a great way for me to practice my design skills on a real app. It showed me how to spot problems, come up with solutions, and then bring a full design vision to life. Even though this was just my idea, I believe these kinds of improvements could really make LinkedIn better and more enjoyable for everyone who uses it.
