Afrobeats · Alté · New electronics
Live identity tunerThree channels / one responsive system
Frequency FM / Pulse
Tonight has a frequency.
On air nowNo Standing Still
Nia B / 20:00 to 22:00
frequency.fm
Live / Pulse91.2
No Standing Still
Nia B / 20:00 to 22:00
Tonight has a frequency.
StatusSelf-initiated working prototype
BriefMake digital radio visible
My roleStrategy, identity, UX and build
No claimsNo client or invented results
The design question
What if a station looked different every time it sounded different?
Most radio brands put one logo over thousands of moods. Frequency uses the dial as the identity engine. Change channel and the colour, rhythm, typography and interface behaviour change with it.
The system is expressive enough for a night poster and controlled enough for a player, schedule or tiny app icon.
System, not decoration
Three rules keep the signal recognisable.
The frequency is the fastest route back to the station, so it behaves like the logo.
Waveforms change density and pace without losing the shared grid underneath.
Each channel owns one world, making a fast switch feel deliberate rather than random.
What this proves
I can turn a visual idea into a system people can operate.
Naming, brand behaviour, interface hierarchy, responsive states and front-end implementation were designed together. The live tuner above is the evidence.
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