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Dolphin Hearts

The Challenge

Modern dating apps often leave users frustrated with superficial swiping, lack of authenticity, and safety concerns. Many platforms focus on quantity over quality, making it hard for people to find meaningful matches. Users also worry about fake profiles, mismatched intentions, and overwhelming features that distract from genuine connections.

Dolphin Hearts addresses these challenges by focusing on authenticity, trust, and simplicity—ensuring every interaction feels natural, safe, and real.

The Project

Dolphin Hearts is a dating app built to help people find genuine love and companionship in an authentic, safe, and fun environment. Unlike traditional dating apps that focus on endless swiping, Dolphin Hearts emphasizes quality over quantity, encouraging meaningful conversations and real connections.

The app includes verified profiles, interest-based matching, and built-in icebreaker prompts to make starting conversations easier. Safety is at the heart of the platform, with secure chats, identity verification, and optional video calls that help build trust. A clean, playful design ensures users feel welcomed and comfortable while exploring potential matches.

Beyond one-on-one matching, Dolphin Hearts offers event-style experiences and shared interest communities, giving people multiple ways to connect. With a focus on inclusivity, the app welcomes all genders, orientations, and relationship goals.

As the app evolves, features like AI-driven matchmaking, virtual date experiences, and premium community events will make Dolphin Hearts a complete platform for modern love. It’s more than just dating—it’s about diving deep into authentic relationships.

The Branding

Dolphin Hearts’ brand identity blends trust, romance, and playfulness. The typography uses rounded, approachable fonts for friendliness, paired with clean modern headings for clarity. Layouts prioritize simplicity with smooth navigation and a welcoming feel.

The color palette reflects love and the ocean: (#FFD3D5) for trust, (#DC9DA0) for freshness, (#252525 ) for warmth, and White (#FFFFFF) for clarity. Icons and graphics incorporate heart and wave motifs to highlight both love and the dolphin-inspired theme.

The design emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility, with high contrast for readability and a clean interface that avoids clutter. The result is a friendly, safe, and modern brand image.

Expanded Experience

Dolphin Hearts goes beyond simple swiping to create a richer dating experience. Users can browse verified profiles, match based on shared interests, and engage in meaningful conversations with built-in icebreakers. A “Shared Stories” feature highlights compatibility through hobbies, values, and goals.
The app also integrates safe video calls, location-based meet-up suggestions, and event-style features for group interactions. By focusing on depth, safety, and fun, Dolphin Hearts transforms online dating into a more personal and trustworthy journey.

Building for the Future

Planned updates include AI-driven matchmaking that considers personality traits, advanced safety features like background checks, and enhanced video chat options. A premium membership will unlock exclusive events, private communities, and compatibility quizzes.

The app also aims to add virtual date experiences, like shared games or activities, and deeper integration with social features to help matches grow into long-term connections.

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Tools We Used

Dolphin Hearts is developed with React Native for a seamless cross-platform experience. Figma powers UI/UX design, while Adobe Illustrator supports branding and visuals. Node.js with PostgreSQL ensures secure and scalable backend operations.

Firebase handles authentication, real-time chats, and push notifications. Twilio API integrates video and SMS verification. Stripe enables safe in-app purchases. AWS S3 manages media storage, while Google Maps API supports local event and meet-up features.

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