No More Starving Artists
Aria is a mobile application that allows users to discover and listen to new music, as well as purchase songs as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and create playlists.The app also provides a platform for users to upload and sell their own music as artists. Our goal is to create a more direct and transparent payment process for artists, as well as providing greater ownership and control for buyers.
Problem Statement
One major challenge faced by the music industry is the lack of transparency and fairness in the way that artists are compensated for their work.
Many traditional music platforms take a significant percentage of the revenue generated from music sales, leaving artists with a small share of the profits.
Additionally, music piracy remains a widespread problem, leading to further financial losses for artists.
Goals & Solutions
Aria allows users to purchase music as NFTs & let’s user contribute to their favorite artist through their own subscription to the app. This allows for a more direct and transparent payment process, as the artist receives the share of the profits they deserve.
App’s main core is the subscription service, where a portion of the fees goes directly to artists selected by the user. This gives users the opportunity to support their favorite artists and contribute to their financial success.
The app also enables users to upload and sell their own music as artists, providing a platform for up-and-coming musicians to gain exposure and build their careers.
Additionally, use of NFTs also provides greater ownership and control for both Artists & users, as they can prove ownership of the digital asset and potentially sell it in the future.
Design
We designed a range of solutions, including the ability to purchase music as NFTs and create playlists, as well as a subscription service that supports selected artists. We also focused on creating a user-friendly interface and intuitive navigation while revamping the current overall visual consistency in the app, Updated features such as personalized recommendations and the ability to save and share songs.
