Designing more than a social network. At it's core, dot429 functioned as a social networking platform, live events hub, and digital editorial magazine. My role as the lead designer was to harmonize these three distinct services into a seamless brand experience that felt both experiential and vibrant. The result was a portal that didn't just serve as a platform but became a hub of empowerment, education, and connection for LGBTQ+ professionals.
Magazine landing pg. Focused on delivering important relevant, editorial pieces by and for the LGBTQ+ community.
Design 1: Magazine page Design 2: Magazine feed Design 3: Member profile edit mode
Icon designs. The dot motif icons was a simple elegant solution because “dot” is in the name.
Member profile pg. The landscape hero image on the profile page is one of the early uses on social media. If not the first.
Magazine article list
Article
Magazine login
429TV. Insights from notable LGBTQ+ professionals.
Galleries
Sponsor newsletter design
Newsletter design
Member profiles