G7X EDIT -APP CONCEPT

G7X Edit is a mobile photo‑transformation app concept designed to recreate the signature Canon G7X aesthetic — a look heavily used by creators for Y2K‑style edits, nostalgic flash photography, and viral visual trends. I designed the full UX/UI, user flow, and wireframes in Figma, and began development of the app structure.

The app was built to give users a one‑tap way to turn regular photos into the “G7X camera look” without needing real camera equipment or complex editing skills.

Prototype Link
Prototype Link 
The Idea

I noticed that the G7X visual trend was exploding across TikTok and Instagram, but actually capturing that aesthetic required 3 things many people don’t have:

• A real Canon G7X camera

• Knowledge of color grading

• Editing apps + filters + manual adjustments

I wanted to simplify this into one action:

Take a photo → Get the G7X look instantly.

The Challenge

Recreating a camera‑specific aesthetic inside a mobile app required combining:

• photography knowledge
• UI/UX design
• visual filter testing
• app functionality
• image processing concepts
• user‑friendly interactions

I had to think like both a designer and a developer:

  1. design a clean, modern, photo‑first interface

  2. build Figma wireframes that feel like a real app

  3. create a transformation flow that feels instant

  4. plan the before/after comparison

  5. mock up realistic G7X color filters

  6. structure the navigation for simplicity

  7. begin building the frontend components

Even though the app is not fully coded yet, the concept, visual system, and UX foundation are complete.

Simplicity + Aesthetic Accuracy

The Strategy

The experience was designed to feel:

  • fast

  • intuitive

  • aesthetically pleasing

  • camera-focused

  • The core strategy was:

Realistic G7X style simulation

  1. Simplified user flow (3 steps maximum)

  2. Modern, understated UI

  3. Strong before/after contrast

  4. Creator-friendly sharing options

The message isn’t “use our editing app”

It’s: Create content that looks like it was taken on a G7X.

EXECUTION & PROCESS

  1. Research & Moodboard

I researched G7X visuals, Y2K flash photography, and TikTok content styles, building moodboards to define:

• lighting references

• color tones

• skin rendering

• nostalgic overlays

• UI inspiration

I mapped the full journey:

• onboarding

• camera vs upload flow

• editing tools

• before/after preview

• export options

2. Wireframes & UX

The UI uses:

• a bold purple textured background

• soft handwritten typography

• rounded buttons

• clean slider controls

• photo‑first layout

• a consistent, modern aesthetic

Every screen is optimized for scroll, touch interaction, and minimal friction.

3. High-Fidelity Prototypes

I built a working prototype showing:

• live tap interactions
• editing slider behavior
• full navigation
• export flow

The prototype can be viewed on mobile for a real‑app feel.

4. Interactive Figma Prototype

I began coding the foundation of the app:

  • screen layout

  • navigation

  • camera-access setup

  • placeholder components for filters and sliders

    Tools Used

  • Figma (wireframes, UI, prototype)

  • CapCut / Lightroom (tone testing)

  • Swift / Swift UI (early build)

  • Pinterest moodboards

5. Early Development

Results and Impact

Product Thinking

This project sharpened my ability to translate a cultural trend into a functional digital product.

UX Focus

I learned that in mobile product design, less is more. Removing features was just as important as adding them to ensure a smooth user experience.

Figma Mastery

I deepened my skills in auto-layout, components, and prototyping.

What I learned

This project strengthened my skills in:

• designing full product experiences
• translating cultural trends into digital products
• recreating aesthetic styles technically
• building high‑fidelity prototypes
• managing both creative and technical decisions

It proved my ability to build app concepts that merge trend awareness, design craft, and functional workflow.

Prototype Link
Prototype Link