LANDR Mobile App

A second chance at making a first impression

Project Type

Mobile App

My role

Product Designer

Team

  • 1 Project Manager
  • 2 Engineers
  • 1 Product Designer

Timeframe

2023 — 2026

Mobile audio player interface displaying a purple soundwave visualization on the left and a playback screen on the right, showing track info ('秋風ストリート • Balanced-Medium'), time stamps (1:28/1:37), and controls (rewind, play/pause, fast-forward).

Audio player

Extended view of the audio file player.

Top part of a mobile chat interface showing a conversation with Britania, including a reply with a thumbs-up emoji and message 'for sure!', followed by a message with an audio file 'asteroids-draft.wav' and 17 comments, and a 'Join Session' button.

Messaging

Fully featured messaging app.

Bottom part of a mobile chat interface showing a conversation with Britania, including a reply with a thumbs-up emoji and message 'for sure!', followed by a message with an audio file 'asteroids-draft.wav' and 17 comments, and a 'Join Session' button.

Messaging

Time stamped commenting, reactions & audio support.

The situation

LANDR has been a trailblazer in AI audio mastering since 2014. The first mobile app, launched in 2016, didn’t quite hit the right notes ;) Fast forward to late 2023, and we saw a golden opportunity: LANDR’s collaboration features had grown, and musicians needed a better way to collaborate on the go. It was time to give the mobile app another shot—this time, with a laser focus on collaboration.

The mission

This project ran alongside other initiatives, so we needed a lean, high-impact team. I was the product designer on a small but mighty squad: Alban, our project manager, and two iOS/Android developers, Ludovic and Loïc.

Collage of LANDR mobile app screens, including user profiles, audio player with soundwave visualizations, chat conversations, file library, and streaming stats (2.1K streams, 22 downloads).

Miscellaneous screens

Small selection of the LANDR mobile app screens.

The process

With no historical data or recent user feedback to rely on, we had to trust our instincts. It was a calculated risk, but we leveraged insights from the desktop app to define our scope and ensure we delivered maximum value, fast.

The team moved at a fast iteration pace, allowing me to test designs quickly and catch issues early. This agility was key to refining our solutions. Once we were confident, we put the app to the test with a closed Beta release.

After squashing bugs, polishing the final details, and checking all the required boxes, we finally hit the app stores!

Collage of LANDR mobile app playlist screens, including user profiles, audio player with soundwave visualizations, chat conversations, file library, and streaming stats (2.1K streams, 22 downloads).

Playlist

Track list with audio playback controls.

Mobile push notification from LANDR app: 'Master for Shibuya Nights is ready!' with app icon and dark-themed background.

Push notifications

AI mastering, messages & distribution.

Reflections

Expanding LANDR to mobile wasn’t just about reaching more users, it was about creating a space where musicians could collaborate effortlessly.

The numbers spoke for themselves. Since launching, we’ve seen 317K+ downloads across iOS and Android, with a 4.79-star rating from happy users. We’ve also introduced in-app purchases, unlocking a new revenue stream for the company.