Dino

Mobile App

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

Website

Place Discovery

A view of mobile app Dino on a map with a purple half-modal with information about the place

A view of mobile app Dino showing a list of collaborative maps with names, place count and first names of people collaborating, along with a create new map button.

A view of mobile app Dino showing list of collaborators on a map with circular avatars and first name, along with an add button.

Explore places your friends recommend. Shared, collaborative map lists.

App Overview

Screenshot of minimal page with Dino dinosaur mascot, the app name, a tagline and a black Sign in With Apple button

Authentication page: Sign-in with Apple

TV & Books pivot

Screenshot of TestFlight page on iPhone for Dino Journal

Redesigned for links, TV and books. TestFlight.

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.