Newspek
About the Company
Newspek was a startup based in Tampere, developing an innovative news platform designed to provide a broader, more contextual view of current events.
Project Overview
In 2018, I joined Newspek as a UI Designer during its early development. The team was building a news platform designed to help users understand global events in a deeper, more connected way. The platform’s standout feature, the Phenomenon Map, visually links related news topics to reveal the broader context behind the headlines. By gathering and comparing news articles on the same events from various international sources, Newspek allows users to explore different perspectives and develop a more comprehensive view of current affairs. The goal was to create a more thoughtful, informed news experience.
2018
Tampere, Finalnd
Tools:
Adobe Xd
Illustrator
Photoshop
After Effect
Case Study: Newspek
My Role
I worked closely with a UX researcher to support the development of the Newspek platform.
Translating conceptual wireframes into functional, polished UI designs using Adobe XD.
Creating supporting visual assets, including pitch videos and promotional materials.
Organizing complex, text-heavy content into intuitive, readable layouts.
Collaborating with the UX researcher to explore how information is typically structured in news platforms.
Contributing to ideation and iteration sessions to refine user experience and interface clarity.
Context
Newspek was at a key stage, preparing for its first public test launch aimed at investors. With a small team of developers, content creators, and a UX researcher, I contributed by helping define core features and shaping the product’s visual presentation. My work supported the team's efforts to align strategy, values, and priorities for the initial release.
Shaping Newspek's Early UI
My responsibilities included designing the full UI in Adobe XD and creating key visual assets and promotional materials. Working in a compact, agile team enabled rapid feedback and iteration. This collaborative workflow allowed us to align the design closely with the platform’s goal—making complex, interconnected news topics easier to explore and understand through clear, structured visual storytelling.
At Newspek, I collaborated closely with a UX researcher to transform early-stage wireframes into intuitive, visually engaging interfaces.
UI design look
UI design examples
Example of splash screens and Onboarding visual elements
App UI examples
What I learnt
This project deepened my understanding of how to organize and present complex, text-heavy content.
Designing for a platform rich in information required careful attention to hierarchy and clarity, ensuring users could easily grasp the connections between different topics.
Close collaboration with the UX designer played a key role in shaping the structure. Our continuous exchange of ideas and research into industry practices helped us craft a user-friendly interface that made dense information feel intuitive and accessible.
Designing for a platform rich in information required careful attention to hierarchy and clarity, ensuring users could easily grasp the connections between different topics.
Close collaboration with the UX designer played a key role in shaping the structure. Our continuous exchange of ideas and research into industry practices helped us craft a user-friendly interface that made dense information feel intuitive and accessible.