What you need to know Spotify has started testing a new redesign of user profiles. The change gives user profiles a card style with additional information about the person. Spotify has stated that the things it is testing may not go live, including checking this latest profile.
Spotify has started testing another change geared towards music discovery and its social experience.
The music streaming service’s latest test was spotted by Chris Messina (via TechCrunch). Some of the changes are significant while others are more akin to social media platforms as Spotify tries to overhaul that particular section. One of the biggest changes suggested in this test is for the platform to include a user profile card theme. Pieces of user information, such as Things like their public playlists and recently listened to artists are placed in expandable cards with rounded corners.
There’s another option at the bottom to show additional cards, which probably breaks down a user’s listening habits a bit more. In this current test, tapping this part doesn’t actually give anything more to see, with a simple message that reads, “I’m busy creating more content for you – coming soon.”
Spotify has also made interacting with your music a little easier. When this version goes live for more subscribers, users will be able to create a new playlist from their profile and share each one with others. The company also added a new artist follow button right on your profile to save you some time by not having to visit their page directly.
That’s big! Spotify is previewing a new profile design! 👤It seems that more profile cards will be coming soon.Recommended to discover “more features” to “get the most out of your listening experience”.#NewSpotify pic.twitter.com/Qcctw3PJU728. March 2023
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There is also a “Discover more features” tab that users can tap on within the app. In doing so, Spotify appears to be giving a brief rundown of what listeners can do within the app for a higher-quality experience. The tab lists things like finding local music venues, inviting others to listen along, and creating a Blend playlist.
At the top of the user profile redesign test, we see a change in “social media style”. The user’s profile picture has been moved to the right, their name, larger and bold, to the left. Under the name details if the user has joined Spotify, similar to Twitter profiles. The user’s followers and how many they are following are also displayed under a general location of the person.
Above a user’s name is “What’s your mood for today,” which could be something like a Spotify status.
These changes would breathe life into Spotify’s account profiles, considering they’re not really much at the moment. However, TechCrunch received a message from a Spotify spokesperson about the recent test, stating: “We routinely conduct a variety of tests. Some of these tests ultimately inform our user experience and others only serve as important learning. We don’t have anything else to share at this point.”
These changes could end up being hit or miss. But Spotify has been pretty busy with its mobile app lately with a redesign and a new feature. The music streaming service recently revamped its home screen, introducing a TikTok feel with large media cards. There was also the launch of Spotify’s AI DJ for premium subscribers, powered by OpenAI technology to understand and deliver curated music to users.
