Designed to Empower Users To Stay in the Loop Quickly & Confidently
By analyzing leading social platforms, competitor news outlets, and the most intuitive UIs, I distilled the best practices into a groundbreaking app that delivers news in an unprecedented way.
Home - Newsfeed
The Home Page is split between two main tabs: the Newsfeed and Debates. The Newsfeed page is actually a news feed where users can browse through news content, whereas the Debates section is where they can discuss the news with other users.
The Home Page is split between two main tabs: the Newsfeed and Debates. The Newsfeed page is actually a news feed where users can browse through news content, whereas the Debates section is where they can discuss the news with other users.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to
deliver story-like news content
straight to their followers' newsfeed.Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news
headlines that update users quickly on narratives
they are following.
News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure,
there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users
to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging
the type of news they want to track in the active field
of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the
Active News Rows at any time.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to
deliver story-like news content
straight to their followers' newsfeed.Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news
headlines that update users quickly on narratives
they are following.News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure,
there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users
to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging
the type of news they want to track in the active field
of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the
Active News Rows at any time.News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to
deliver story-like news content
straight to their followers' newsfeed.Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news
headlines that update users quickly on narratives
they are following.News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure,
there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users
to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging
the type of news they want to track in the active field
of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the
Active News Rows at any time.News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to
deliver story-like news content
straight to their followers' newsfeed.Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news
headlines that update users quickly on narratives
they are following.News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure,
there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users
to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging
the type of news they want to track in the active field
of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the
Active News Rows at any time.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to deliver story-like news content straight to their followers' newsfeed.
Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news headlines that update users quickly on narratives they are following.
News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure, there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.
Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging the type of news they want to track in the active field
of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the Active News Rows at any time.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to deliver story-like news content straight to their followers' newsfeed.
Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news headlines that update users quickly on narratives they are following.
News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure, there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.
Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging the type of news they want to track in the active field
of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the Active News Rows at any time.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to deliver story-like news content straight to their followers' newsfeed.
Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news headlines that update users quickly on narratives they are following.
News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure, there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.
Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging the type of news they want to track in the active field
of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the Active News Rows at any time.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to deliver story-like news content straight to their followers' newsfeed.
Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news headlines that update users quickly on narratives they are following.
News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure, there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.
Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging the type of news they want to track in the active field
of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the Active News Rows at any time.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to deliver story-like news content straight to their followers' newsfeed.
Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news headlines that update users quickly on narratives they are following.
News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure, there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.
Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging the type of news they want to track in the active field of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.
Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the Active News Rows at any time.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to deliver story-like news content straight to their followers' newsfeed.
Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news headlines that update users quickly on narratives they are following.
News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure, there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.
Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging the type of news they want to track in the active field of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.
Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the Active News Rows at any time.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to deliver story-like news content straight to their followers' newsfeed.
Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news headlines that update users quickly on narratives they are following.
News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure, there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.
Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging the type of news they want to track in the active field of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.
Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the Active News Rows at any time.
News journalist stories
A place for independent journalists to deliver story-like news content straight to their followers' newsfeed.
Spotlight
This news carousel cycles through top news headlines that update users quickly on narratives they are following.
News Tiles
News Tiles arranged in rows make it quick
and easy to scan the Newsfeed for headlines
and news stories. Already including basic scores
for each article, such as Reliability and Bias Meter,
users can quickly filter the noise and get the facts.Scroll Sections
Following popular social media platform structure, there will be rows of Scroll videos that take the users to the Scroll page to view short-form news videos.
Active News Rows
Users can customize their Newsfeed by dragging the type of news they want to track in the active field of this News Row editor found in the Newsfeed.
Inactive News Rows
Standard news categories can be found here as well as previous news topics that the user has added. These are hidden from the Newsfeed and can be added to the Active News Rows at any time.
Home - Debates
The Debates page is a social space for users to share opinions and engage in open discussion, while the Newsfeed is reserved for verified journalism and credible news sources. This clear separation helps distinguish personal views from factual reporting.
The Debates page is a social space for users to share opinions and engage in open discussion, while the Newsfeed is reserved for verified journalism and credible news sources. This clear separation helps distinguish personal views from factual reporting.
User-Shared Content
Users can share news directly from the app,
appearing in the Debates section for other users
to interact with.
User-Shared Content
Users can share news directly from the app,
appearing in the Debates section for other users
to interact with.
User-Shared Content
Users can share news directly from the app,
appearing in the Debates section for other users
to interact with.
Reactions
With Debates, social interaction is front and center—users can react, comment, and share posts to drive conversation and share opinions.
Reactions
With Debates, social interaction is front and center—users can react, comment, and share posts to drive conversation and share opinions.
Reactions
With Debates, social interaction is front and center—users can react, comment, and share posts to drive conversation and share opinions.
Scroll
As digital platforms evolve, so does user content consumption. With mobile devices now dominant, short-form video formats like TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts have become increasingly popular. The Scroll page brings this engaging format to the world of news media.
As digital platforms evolve, so does user content consumption. With mobile devices now dominant, short-form video formats like TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts have become increasingly popular. The Scroll page brings this engaging format to the world of news media.
Explore
The Explore page is Pigeon News’s real-time discovery hub, powered by a visual heatmap that highlights trending stories based on engagement and coverage. Users can quickly spot what’s gaining traction, filter by category or region, and dive into the biggest conversations happening around the world.
The Explore page is Pigeon News’s real-time discovery hub, powered by a visual heatmap that highlights trending stories based on engagement and coverage. Users can quickly spot what’s gaining traction, filter by category or region, and dive into the biggest conversations happening around the world.
Notifications
The Notifications page organizes updates into three categories: news alerts for breaking stories and followed topics, social activity from Debates including likes, replies, and mentions, and direct messages for private conversations with other users.
The Notifications page organizes updates into three categories: news alerts for breaking stories and followed topics, social activity from Debates including likes, replies, and mentions, and direct messages for private conversations with other users.
Profile
The Profile page is your personal and social hub on Pigeon News. You can customize your photo and bio, see your followers and who you follow, and track your activity across posts, saved articles, and Debates. It also provides personalized analytics, showing the average bias and reliability of the news you consume—offering insight into your media habits and perspective.
The Profile page is your personal and social hub on Pigeon News. You can customize your photo and bio, see your followers and who you follow, and track your activity across posts, saved articles, and Debates. It also provides personalized analytics, showing the average bias and reliability of the news you consume—offering insight into your media habits and perspective.
Gamification
Pigeon News rewards engagement through gamification. By maintaining streaks, users can unlock features and bypass paywalls—paying with attention and activity instead of money. The more you engage, the more you unlock.
Pigeon News rewards engagement through gamification. By maintaining streaks, users can unlock features and bypass paywalls—paying with attention and activity instead of money. The more you engage, the more you unlock.
