SIDDHARTH S. JHA

Dino icon

Dino

Mobile App

Social journal for recommendations: Places, TV Shows, Reading. Share and discover with friends.

Dino was a social networking & journalling app for sharing and discovering recommendations from your friends. Instead of relying on algorithm-driven suggestions, Dino surfaced places, shows, and reading picks from people you know and trust.

Design Philosophy

Dino created a private space where friends could share what they’re watching, reading, or discovering—all organized so you can find them when you need them. It was based on the concept of social maps.

Key Features

  • Social Maps: Save and share your favorite spots on a map. Collaborate with friends. Discover others’ maps.
  • Discovery: Keep track of shows and books recommended by friends.
  • Social network: A social network built around recommendations.

Outcomes

Pivoted from places to TV & books during the pandemic. Stayed in TestFlight for most of 2020.