YouTube Music UI Redesign

Redesigned YouTube Music Android app's home screen, enhancing user experience with a fresh light theme while maintaining its original essence.

YouTube Music UI Redesign

I have redesigned the YouTube Music Android application, preserving its original essence while implementing necessary changes. Specifically, I crafted a light theme version for the home screen as part of an internship screening assessment.

The Problem

The problems with the current version of the app are highlighted in red.

Problem #01

Problems #01

Problem #02

Problems #02

Ideation and Design Process

Competitive Analysis & Finding Inspiration

Spotify

Spotify

Apple Music

Apple Music

Project Goals

After identifying the issues with YouTube Music and conducting a comprehensive analysis of competing apps like Spotify and Apple Music, I’ve distilled the problems into the following key challenges:

Project Goals

Project Goals

Design Solution

Light Theme

Light Theme

Dark Theme

Dark Theme

Conclusion

This project aimed to enhance the YouTube Music Android app’s user experience while staying true to its core identity. Inspired by competitors like Spotify and Apple Music, a light theme refreshed the home screen. It is important to note that this redesign is focused solely on the homepage, player page, and lyrics tab to improve accessibility and engagement. It preserved the app’s essence while making necessary changes for a more user-friendly and visually appealing experience.