Tune Trade

Tune Trade is a fusion of social apps and trading card collections that enable people to build connections through the exchange of music tastes. Inspired by childhood games like Pokémon and Neko Atsume, Tune Trade encourages the playful expression of people's unique musical identities. Music taste is a powerful indicator of our personal and social identity. People worldwide share their "Spotify Wrapped" on social media each December to connect with friends, family, and fans. However, beyond this annual celebration, there are little to no expressive tools to help music lovers connect. Tune Trade incorporates nostalgic interactions and playful engagement to create an experience that encourages people to connect. Both trading cards and the app were designed to work together to enhance the overall experience better. A small local launch had people loving the idea, and connecting with each other through the product. Many suggested branching out to other topics such as movies and food- a playground of icebreaker topics.