RDIO — Redesigning the RDIO Music Streaming Interface

Challenge

RDIO was a beloved music streaming platform competing against Spotify and Apple Music. This design exploration reimagined the desktop listening interface. Focusing on how album artwork, artist discovery, and playback controls could be elevated into a more immersive, visually rich experience that honored the music itself.

Approach

Using Sketch 3, we designed a complete reimagining of the RDIO desktop interface. The exploration prioritized visual hierarchy around album artwork, inspired by artists like Tycho. And With a clean, dark interface that let the music's visual identity take center stage. Playback controls, station browsing, and artist navigation were all redesigned for clarity and aesthetic cohesion.

Results

The design exploration gained significant traction in the design community, demonstrating how music streaming interfaces could prioritize visual artistry without sacrificing usability. The work showcased advanced Sketch 3 capabilities and contributed to the broader conversation about music UX design.