FORBES – May 6 – Created in collaboration with programmer Jeff Carbine (web designer for Headgum's Not Another D&D Podcast) and designers Craig Silva and Don Naylor of 16thirty Design, Orion has been in the works for the last 5-6 years. What sets the app apart from Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, etc. is a "personality-forward" interface. Users build their profiles, not just with personal photos, but also with general images that give a better snapshot of who they are. Each photo is preceded by a specific prompt, which encourages the individual to put more thought and meaning into their collage. Once two people match, the app helps facilitate a more natural conversation with different prompts. The app launched in early April and quickly attracted 3K users (many of them established Jake and Amir fans).
by Josh Weiss
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