Solvr

Solvr reimagines the traditional question-and-answer format through an immersive, vertical-scrolling interface.

Solvr app screens showing question browsing, answering, and user profiles

I set out to create an intuitive, gesture-based Q&A experience that would lower the barrier to participation. By implementing a familiar swiping mechanism, I aimed to increase user engagement and foster community through simple question-response interactions.

  • Browsing Questions

    The core interaction flow centers around question discovery through vertical swiping. Transitions between questions are smooth and feel natural. Actions are meant to be intuitive, with buttons allowing for saving, sharing, and answering questions.

    Solvr question browsing screen
  • Solvr question feed screen

    Asking Questions

    The question creator flow uses a minimalist interface with simple text entry and an intuitive way for users to add images to their questions.  Users can also add optional topic tags and preview their questions before posting.

  • Your Profile

    On the profile screen, users can see a visual representation of their engagement history, including statistics about questions they've asked and answered. There are also achievement indicators to gamify participation and include simple settings for customization.

    Solvr user profile screen

Connecting knowledge seekers and experts

Reducing UI complexity seemed likely to lower barriers to participation, while the familiar swiping pattern might reduce the learning curve for new users. I believed that emphasizing visual elements over text-heavy interfaces could improve information retention, and that gamification could help with user engagement.

The future of Q&A platforms?

Although the product did not launch, my design exploration showed promise for how Q&A platforms might evolve beyond conventional interfaces. The simplified, gesture-based approach focused on content rather than complex navigation, offering valuable insights for future designs in this space.