Client Project

Connecting Communities with the Tribes Social Networking App

How AYS Labs partnered with Founders Forum to create a location-based app for building interest-driven networks and communities.

The Challenge

A senior manager from L’Oréal approached Founders Forum with an idea for a unique social networking platform called Tribes. The app aimed to:

• • Foster connections within communities, or “tribes,” based on shared interests.
• • Provide a Tinder-like experience for matching and networking with other members.
• • Incorporate location-based features to enable real-time, proximity-driven interactions.

The project required:

• • Scoping and designing a user-friendly mobile application.
• • Building robust messaging and networking functionality.
• • Implementing location-based features for enhanced connectivity.

Our Solution

AYS Labs worked with Founders Forum to design and deliver the Tribes app, combining intuitive design with cutting-edge functionality:

• 1. Comprehensive Scoping and Design:
• • Defined the app’s core features, including tribe creation, member matching, messaging, and location sharing.
• • Designed an intuitive interface for users to join and explore tribes, view members, and initiate connections.
• 2. Location-Based Networking:
• • Built a location-sharing feature that allowed users to match and network with others nearby.
• • Enabled proximity-based tribe discovery, enhancing the app’s community-building capabilities.
• 3. Matching and Messaging Features:
• • Developed a Tinder-like matching system, allowing users to connect with tribe members based on shared interests.
• • Integrated real-time messaging functionality for seamless communication within and across tribes.
• 4. Scalable Backend Development:
• • Built a robust Ruby on Rails backend to handle user accounts, tribe management, and real-time interactions.
• • Ensured scalability to accommodate a growing user base and evolving feature requirements.
• 5. Objective-C Mobile Development:
• • Developed the mobile application in Objective-C, ensuring a responsive and engaging user experience.

The Outcome

• Engaging User Experience:  Delivered a visually appealing and user-friendly app that brought communities together.
• Enhanced Networking:  Enabled users to build meaningful connections through tribes and location-based matching.
• Scalable Platform:  Built a solid foundation for future growth and feature additions.

Key Takeaways

AYS Labs helped bring the Tribes app to life by:

• Combining intuitive design with advanced functionality for a community-focused social networking experience.
• Leveraging location-based features to enhance user engagement.
• Delivering a scalable and robust mobile app tailored to fostering connections and shared interests.

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