BUMP INTO COFFEE
This project aims to assist students and young adults in finding friends and integrating into new environments and cultures, such as New York City.
"Bump Into Coffee" embodies the joy of spontaneous encounters and meaningful connections. Our coffee shop is a lively, welcoming space where students and young adults can casually meet new friends, discover new experiences, and become part of a vibrant community. Come in, grab a cup, and see who you might bump into today.
The team member includes Patsy Sam, Yuewei Shi, and myself. We conducted all the research and interviews collaboratively. Afterward, each of us took responsibility for different aspects of the project. My role was to design all the graphics and elements for the coffee shop.
"Bump Into Coffee" embodies the joy of spontaneous encounters and meaningful connections. Our coffee shop is a lively, welcoming space where students and young adults can casually meet new friends, discover new experiences, and become part of a vibrant community. Come in, grab a cup, and see who you might bump into today.
The team member includes Patsy Sam, Yuewei Shi, and myself. We conducted all the research and interviews collaboratively. Afterward, each of us took responsibility for different aspects of the project. My role was to design all the graphics and elements for the coffee shop.
INTERVIEW
We interviewed about 20 graduate students to identify recurring insights.
We interviewed about 20 graduate students to identify recurring insights.
- The environment fosters connections and conversations.
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Similar life stages, situations, and shared interests create a sense of connection and reliability.
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People prefer natural interactions over feeling pressured to go out and make friends.
- Awkward moments can make people feel uncomfortable.
KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Affordability
A space that will allows students and young adults to meet and hangout at a low cost. A cup of coffee is the only ticket needed.
A space that will allows students and young adults to meet and hangout at a low cost. A cup of coffee is the only ticket needed.
Passively Interactive Connection
The service will provide spaces that enable people to interact based on their interests and personal experiences, offering opportunities for them to get to know each other and engage in meaningful conversations.
The service will provide spaces that enable people to interact based on their interests and personal experiences, offering opportunities for them to get to know each other and engage in meaningful conversations.
Inclusive + Supportive
The events will gather individuals who are in similar life stages or situations, providing a platform for them to connect and interact.
The events will gather individuals who are in similar life stages or situations, providing a platform for them to connect and interact.
Notes from interviews and “How Might We” questions.INTRODUCING BUMP INTO COFFEE
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where people can meet and hangout provides and facilitates simple
and affordable activities to interact with and gives a comfortable and friendly environment.
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where people can meet and hangout provides and facilitates simple
and affordable activities to interact with and gives a comfortable and friendly environment.
PROMOTION
INSTAGRAM POSTS
STREET POSTERS
BUMP INTO FEATURES
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The interior visuals were designed by Patsy, photoshoped using photographs sourced online.
Model of the store was created by Yuewei.
The interior visuals were designed by Patsy, photoshoped using photographs sourced online.
Model of the store was created by Yuewei.
BUMP INTO CORNER
The corner with variety of objects to create and enjoy. Every objects on the shelf has a tag for people to comment and type, and will be passed to the next person.
The corner with variety of objects to create and enjoy. Every objects on the shelf has a tag for people to comment and type, and will be passed to the next person.
BUMP INTO ROOMS
We provide rooms for people who has same interest topics (under the theme) with concern/problem/topics/events that people might want to join/talk about, then let people choose which room they want to enter.We provide rooms for people who has same interest topics (under the theme) with concern/problem/topics/events that people might want to join/talk about, then let people choose which room they want to enter.
We provide rooms for people who has same interest topics (under the theme) with concern/problem/topics/events that people might want to join/talk about, then let people choose which room they want to enter.We provide rooms for people who has same interest topics (under the theme) with concern/problem/topics/events that people might want to join/talk about, then let people choose which room they want to enter.
BUMP INTO JARS
Every weekend, we host events centered around different themes. Throughout the week, our customers can write down their thoughts and place them in jars. These notes are later shared on the walls during our events, creating a vibrant and interactive display.
Every weekend, we host events centered around different themes. Throughout the week, our customers can write down their thoughts and place them in jars. These notes are later shared on the walls during our events, creating a vibrant and interactive display.
BUMP INTO PET PARTER BOARD
We provide a board witha small photo printerwhich facilitate postsfrom those who want tofind a friend.
We provide a board witha small photo printerwhich facilitate postsfrom those who want tofind a friend.
BUMP INTO OUTDOOR GATHERING AREA
An outdoor area for people tohangout and bring their petsto.
An outdoor area for people tohangout and bring their petsto.
BUMP INTO EVENTS
Announcing the theme of themonth and date for the event.
The coffee shop announces thetheme of the month online and offline to invite customers to join
The coffee shop announces thetheme of the month online and offline to invite customers to join
Jar and counter
Before the event, all customers whowant to join and have somethinginvolved can ask for a tiny note fromthe coffee shop counter.
Before the event, all customers whowant to join and have somethinginvolved can ask for a tiny note fromthe coffee shop counter.
The events
Get a cup of drink with cupsleevewhich design under the event’stheme.
Get a cup of drink with cupsleevewhich design under the event’stheme.
