upday News
News aggregator website
Achieved Goals
Created a fully functional news-aggregator website under the name “upday News” from ideation through to live deployment.
Enabled customizable feeds and filters, so users can quickly get news tailored to their interests without information overload.
Ensured fast load times, cross-browser/device compatibility, and stable performance — making the site reliably accessible on various devices.
Combined short summaries + in-depth articles + multimedia content.
Ideation, wireframing and design of a News Aggregator website
Project type: End-to-end app
Role: Sole UX/UI designer
Collaborated with: Product Owner, Front and Back-End Developers
Industry: News, Media
Tools: Figma, FigJam, Zoom
Duration: 2022 - 2023
Phase 1: User Needs
“Just give me the key points so I can stay in the loop without reading endless articles.”
Francesca, 28
“I want the latest updates as they happen—I don’t have time to chase multiple sources.”
Mike, 32
“Reliable, well-sourced news is essential—I need facts I can trust.”
Jessica, 54
Phase 2: How might we give users trustworthy news in a rapid fruition?
The proposed solution
The proposed solution is a news aggregator website that centralizes coverage across multiple topics, from politics and business to sports, culture, and technology. It delivers real-time updates, breaking news alerts, and curated stories tailored to user interests. By combining concise summaries with in-depth articles, multimedia highlights, and expert insights, the platform helps informed readers, casual browsers, and professionals stay updated without information overload.
With customizable filters, a clean dashboard layout, and features such as dark mode, personalized homepages, and integrated search, the website ensures users can quickly access the content most relevant to them. Mobile-responsive design and seamless navigation enhance accessibility across devices, while bookmarking and share options encourage engagement. The result is a modern, user-centered platform that makes staying informed both efficient and enjoyable.
Phase 3: Competitite Research
For the development of our news aggregator website, competitive research focused on analyzing existing platforms to better understand how they attract and retain users. We examined leading news sites across multiple domains to identify best practices in content delivery, personalization, and user engagement. Successful platforms tend to balance breadth of coverage with intuitive filtering, allowing readers to find both breaking news and in-depth analysis with minimal friction.
In terms of UI/UX, we found that clean layouts, responsive design, and seamless navigation are now industry standards. Many competitors also leverage features such as personalized homepages, push notifications, and recommendation algorithms to increase relevance and retention. Multimedia integration—such as video highlights, podcasts, and interactive visuals—emerges as a strong differentiator for engagement.
This research highlighted opportunities for our product to stand out by combining real-time updates with a streamlined, customizable interface. By addressing gaps in personalization and emphasizing accessibility across devices, the platform can deliver a user experience that meets the needs of both casual readers and information-driven professionals.
Phase 4: Prototype
The design of the MVP began immediately after completing the research phase, once all necessary information and insights had been gathered. The primary focus was to create a functional and intuitive experience for users while addressing the key requirements identified during research. The homepage was designed to prominently feature breaking news and provide easy access to different news categories, ensuring that users could quickly find the content most relevant to them. Each article page was structured to present news in a clear and engaging manner, with attention to readability, multimedia integration, and related content suggestions. Additionally, a category overview was developed to allow users to explore topics in depth, offering an organized and seamless way to navigate through the various sections of the website. This initial design laid the foundation for a user-centered, accessible, and engaging news platform.
Phase 5: Implementation
The implementation phase began once the MVP design was finalized, focusing on translating the wireframes and mockups into a fully functional website. Front-end development prioritized a clean, responsive layout with intuitive navigation, clear typography, and multimedia support for images, videos, and embedded content. The back-end was built to efficiently manage news articles, categories, and user preferences, ensuring smooth content updates and quick page load times.
During development, features such as personalized content feeds, search functionality, and category filtering were integrated to enhance the user experience. Rigorous testing was conducted throughout, including functional testing, cross-browser and device compatibility checks, and performance optimization. After iterative refinements based on testing feedback, the website was successfully deployed to a live environment, ensuring accessibility for all users across devices. The final deployment marked the transition from a prototype to a fully operational, user-centered news platform capable of delivering timely, organized, and engaging content.
