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Lovo

Lovo app hotel discovery feed on an iPhone 17 Pro
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Project Overview

LOVO blends social discovery with hotel booking, letting travelers explore authentic videos and real stay experiences shared by creators who have actually visited the hotels. Users can discover everything from rooms and amenities to real moments from the stay, then explore hotel details, availability, and reviews in one place. By connecting inspiration, trusted creator content, and seamless booking, LOVO turns hotel discovery into a more visual, social, and confident experience.

Industry
Travel & Adventure
Project
Mobile App
Year
2026
  • Branding
  • UX Research
  • UI Design
iPhone mockup of the LOVO hotel search screen with listing cards and creator videos
App Store listing card for Lovo: Travel Booking and Social media, with three preview screens
Itinerary widget mapping a five day trip through Japan from Tokyo to Osaka
Close-up of the LOVO app icon on an orange phone home screen
LOVO wordmark

100+

Screens

10+

Flows

  • Flights

  • Stays

  • Cars

  • Trains

  • Events

Lovo home feed with hotel listings, on a phone leaning against a cream boucle armchair
02Problem

Hotel Discovery Feels Scattered & Untrustworthy

Travelers bounce between social media, review sites, and booking apps to understand a stay. The process feels fragmented, generic, and disconnected from real experiences.

Fragmented Discovery

Users jump between Instagram, hotel listings, and review platforms just to decide where to stay.

Generic Listings

Traditional booking platforms show polished information, but rarely reveal what the stay actually feels like.

No Real Context

Photos and descriptions lack authentic creator-led stories, local tips, and real moments from the property.

Disconnected Booking

Inspiration happens in one place, while comparison and booking happen somewhere else, creating friction.

Lovo hotel detail screen with guest reels, on a phone resting on a beige lounge chair
03Core Values

LOVO Is More Than A Booking App, It's A Social-First Hotel Discovery Experience

Creator-Led Discovery: a phone playing a creator's hotel story over a fan of travel photo cards

Smart Decisions

Tokyo, Japan

Doesn't matter

Flexible Dates

Doesn't matter

2 Guests, 1 Room

Price Range

Travel Style

Hotel entrance framed by trees strung with lights at dusk
Best Value
Istanbul, Türkiye4.9(3,875 Reviews)

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

$199/night

Rooms: 2Beds: 2Bathroom: 1
Hand dangling a phone with the Lovo explore screen, against an orange backdrop
04User Flows

10+ Flows,
One Experience

From Discovering to booking, Every flow feels seamless, visual, and connected.

Lovo creator profile with a Become a Lovo Creator banner, on a phone lying on an orange sofa

App Screens

Sign In / Sign Up

A simple and familiar authentication flow helps users sign in, create an account, or recover access without friction. Clear forms, social login options, and password recovery keep onboarding fast and straightforward.

LOVO sign up, login, and password recovery screens on three iPhones

Home & Compare

Users can explore available stays, compare hotels side by side, and quickly understand which option best fits their needs. The flow makes discovery and decision-making simple, visual, and confident.

LOVO stay listings, home search, and hotel compare screens on three iPhones

Booking & Confirmation

Users can review hotel details, enter guest information, and complete their reservation in a clear step-by-step flow. A simple confirmation screen closes the journey with all essential booking details in one place.

LOVO hotel details, guest information, and booking confirmation screens on three iPhones

Discover, Compare & Decide

LOVO brings real creator experiences, visual hotel discovery, and smart comparisons into one seamless flow. Users can explore with confidence and choose the stay that fits them best.

LOVO explore feed, creator reels, and guest comment screens on three iPhones

Manage, Review & Stay

Users can manage active or cancelled bookings, track reservation status, and review their stay after checkout. The flow keeps the full booking lifecycle clear, accessible, and easy to manage.

Three LOVO app screens: a cancelled booking with full refund details, the My Bookings list with active, past and cancelled tabs, and a step-by-step stay rating flow.

Explore & Stay Updated

Discover stays visually on the map while keeping track of booking confirmations, price alerts, and trip updates. Everything important stays easy to find and act on.

Three LOVO app screens: an empty notifications state, map-based hotel discovery with nightly price pins over Istanbul, and a notifications feed of booking confirmations.

Profile, Reviews & Creator Growth

Users can manage their profile, track and share hotel reviews, and upgrade to a creator account with additional tools and insights. LOVO turns travel activity into a more social and rewarding experience.

Three LOVO app screens: a traveler profile with a Become a Lovo Creator banner, the creator upgrade screen with badge and analytics perks, and a hotel review summary rated 4.8.
Dark Become a Lovo Creator upgrade screen, on a phone resting on a quilted orange sofa
05Design Process

From Insight
To Interface

Every step shaped LOVO into a more visual, social, and seamless hotel discovery experience.

Sarah, 27

Digital-native traveler · creator-inspired explorer

I want real hotel experiences before I book, not just polished listings.

4+

platforms travelers often use before booking one stay.

Research

Reviewed hotel apps, creator platforms, and booking behaviors to uncover trust and discovery gaps.

Competitive auditUser interviews

Define

Clarified user needs across inspiration, evaluation, and reservation moments.

PersonasJTBD mapping

Ideate

Mapped flows that connect creator content, hotel comparison, and seamless booking.

User flowsWireframes

Design

Built a refined mobile system for discovery, comparison, booking, and creator tools.

Design systemHi-fi screens
Two hands holding a phone with the Lovo invite and earn rewards screen, against an orange backdrop
06Design System

A Visual Language
Built For LOVO

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