As a team of Master’s students at NYU, including Cynthia Liang, Tiffany Wang, Xinhui Xu, and myself, we tackled the challenge of simplifying the roommate search process in a bustling city like New York. Together, we designed a user-friendly platform inspired by a Facebook Marketplace-style feature, aimed at connecting users with compatible roommates. Through a collaborative and iterative design process—from initial sketches to refined prototypes—we prioritized user needs, emphasizing compatibility, safety, and simplicity. The result? A practical, intuitive solution that empowers users to build connections and find the perfect roommate match in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.