SYS–06Case studyCo-founder◇Interactive prototype · actively in development
Vibe Montréal
A smart local guide that helps you decide what to do right now in Montréal based on mood, time of day, budget and the nearest STM station.
Type
Cofounded product · concept + prototype
Domain
Local discovery · mobile + web
Status
Interactive prototype · actively in development
Period
2026 · present
Role
Product design · strategy & prototyping
Team
Cofounded project
Market
Montrealers looking for what to do now (locals & visitors)
Platforms
Mobile-first · navigable web / desktop
Claude Design → Claude Codedc-runtimeDark-mode design systemTarget: Next.js + TS · Supabase · OpenAI · Google Maps · STM GTFS
01 Summary
Users pick a vibe (Chill, Romantic, Study, Adventure, Budget, Social or Solo) and get cafés, restaurants, bars, activities, parks, rooftops and hidden spots open around them. An interactive prototype that brings the concept to life on mobile and desktop.
02 The problem & approach
"What should I do right now?" is both mundane and surprisingly poorly solved.
- A "mood-first" starting point: you pick a vibe, not a category
- Filtered by time, budget, location and STM station
- Enriched place pages (% match · budget · walking time)
03 Two differentiators
What sets Vibe apart from a plain place directory.
- STM Pulse: each metro station becomes a discovery interface (events, spots, walking time, vibe around the stop)
- Vibe AI: an assistant that turns a vague urge ("what to do tonight in 2h?") into a concrete plan
- A light community layer: mini-reviews, vibe votes, submitted spots (Discoverer badge)
04 Limits
- Interactive prototype: the target product (Next.js · Supabase · OpenAI · Google Maps · STM GTFS) isn't built yet.
- Vibe AI and STM Pulse are mocked/simulated, no API is actually wired in.
- Place and event data are illustrative.
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