Shufflr

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Inspiration

2016 felt like a year where the internet and society were authentic. People shared freely, content wasn’t curated, and connections happened naturally. Today, algorithms and social pressure have replaced spontaneity with consumption, leaving a generation more digitally connected but less socially fulfilled.

What it does

Shufflr creates spontaneous, low-stakes hangouts. Users join or suggest activities, connect with new groups, and capture shared moments through private photos.

How we built it

We used Figma to prototype and design our app.

Challenges we ran into

In the beginning, our biggest challenge was narrowing down the problem and constantly questioning whether our solution truly addressed it.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We turned the feeling of lost play into something people can actually do. Instead of a curated, performative experience, we focused on real-world action, letting connection happen naturally as people hang out.

What we learned

Socializing has become uncertain and performative. People want to connect, but they don’t always know how or feel safe doing so. The key isn’t adding features, it’s removing friction, bringing back spontaneity, and making authentic, low-stakes connection feel natural again.

What's next for Shufflr

Next, we want to test on dense university campuses, refine matching in real-world conditions, and strengthen the memory capture loop to build long-term retention through shared experiences.

Built With

• figma