Unistamp is a mobile app that brings together exchange and local students through campus events.
As they join activities and meet-ups, students collect digital stamps — turning everyday moments into shared experiences and helping them connect across cultures.
Category: Lifestyle/Social network
Duration: 2 months
Tools: Figma, photoshop, illustrator
Research & Discovery
Why making friends abroad is hard
Interviews with 20 international students on studying abroad and what gets in the way of connecting.
5.3M+ students study abroad each year, and many still struggle to build meaningful connections.
Survey Results · 20 participants
Each figure represents 10% of respondents.
Key Insights
Language is the biggest barrier
48% of students named language as their main challenge. Communication gaps make it awkward to find common ground with local students.
Students want to connect
They're open to talking, but breaking the ice is uncomfortable. The willingness is there; the first step is the hard part.
Events help, but aren't enough
72% prefer university events, yet many struggle to find enough accessible opportunities outside formal settings.
Icebreakers make a difference
60% prefer structured activities. They ease first meetings and reduce social anxiety.
The Opportunity
Students need structured support to overcome barriers
University events combined with icebreaker activities create the perfect environment for meaningful friendships, helping students overcome language barriers and social anxiety.
User Personas
Lucas
Motivation
Lucas is motivated by fun, challenge, and recognition. He enjoys attending events where he can learn, compete, and meet interesting people.
Expectation
He expects the app to be interactive, visually engaging, and to reward his participation through stamps or badges, while making it effortless to add and chat with new friends.
Hana
Motivation
Hana wants to make new friends, explore Japanese university culture, and improve her language skills in a comfortable environment.
Expectation
She expects the app to help her find welcoming events, reduce the pressure of social interaction, and make it easy to stay connected with people she meets.
Aiko
Motivation
Aiko is motivated by her interest in other cultures and her desire to form genuine connections with international students.
Expectation
She expects the app to recommend friendly, low-pressure events and give her simple ways to interact and follow up with people she meets without feeling awkward.
Vision Board
Typography
Primary typeface for headers and body text
Color Palette
Light Blue
#E9F1FB
Black
#000000
Deep Blue
#1E2844
Red
#B70003
Gray
#484C52
Feature 01
Personalized experience with passport colors matching your home country. Search for events and filter by interests, location, and date. The search functionality makes it easy to find exactly what you're looking for.
Home & Search
Feature 02
Collect unique stamps at each event you attend and keep track of them in your personal collection. This gamification system encourages participation and creates memorable keepsakes from each social experience.
Stamp Collection
Feature 03
Add friends you meet at events effortlessly with QR codes. Build your network, view shared events, and stay connected with your international community. The QR code system removes friction from the friend-adding process.
Profile & Friends
