2025 / 1Q

Gachi: Cute Polls for Couples

Solo Product Launch

2025 / 1Q

Gachi: Cute Polls for Couples

Solo Product Launch

2025 / 1Q

Gachi: Cute Polls for Couples

Solo Product Launch

This project started as a personal challenge to better understand the full product lifecycle. I wanted to experience first-hand how design decisions translate into development, what trade-offs emerge, and what it really takes to build something from start to finish.



My goal was to create a product that connects with people both visually and emotionally.

Since Gachi is still in its early stages, this page highlights the core vision and early learnings. It's available on the App Store, and I’ll share more soon.
This project started as a personal challenge to better understand the full product lifecycle. I wanted to experience first-hand how design decisions translate into development, what trade-offs emerge, and what it really takes to build something from start to finish.



My goal was to create a product that connects with people both visually and emotionally.

Since Gachi is still in its early stages, this page highlights the core vision and early learnings. It's available on the App Store, and I’ll share more soon.
About Gachi
About Gachi
About Gachi

Gachi is a mobile app that helps couples connect and spark conversation through playful preference rankings. Partners can explore their similarities and differences through thoughtfully crafted question templates and a simple, intuitive UI, where they interact by dropping stickers into a shared folder to reveal answers together.

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Facts

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Facts

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Facts

Release Date

2025 1Q

Released on

iOS, iPadOS

Duration

4 Months*

*Includes Planning, Design, Development, User Testing, Design QA & Feature QA processes

Team

Personal Project

My Roles

Research, Design & Development

Release Date

2025 1Q

Released on

iOS, iPadOS

Duration

4 Months*

*Includes Planning, Design, Development, User Testing, Design QA & Feature QA processes

Team

Personal Project

My Roles

Research,
Design & Development

Release Date

2025 1Q

Released on

iOS, iPadOS

Duration

4 Months*

*Includes Planning, Design, Development, User Testing, Design QA & Feature QA processes

Team

Personal Project

My Roles

Research, Design & Development

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Lessons Learned and Further Iterations

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Lessons Learned and Further Iterations

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Lessons Learned and Further Iterations

To stand out in a saturated market, I believe MLP (Minimal Lovable Product) is the key to truly connect with people. With Gachi, my goal was to create an experience that felt thoughtful, emotionally engaging, and delightful, even in its earliest version.


  • Designing with cross-functional awareness
    Working hands-on with Flutter, Flutterflow, and Firebase gave me a clearer understanding of how design impacts development time, backend complexity, database costs, and business goals. It helped me design more responsibly, balancing user experience with real-world constraints and strengthening my ability to collaborate across teams.


  • From designer to more holistic maker
    This project pushed me to think beyond visuals and flows, encouraging me to consider implementation realities, business impact, and long-term scalability.


  • The power of small, intentional details
    In an MLP, the small things matter. From the sticker mechanic to how polls are revealed, I focused on moments designed to spark emotional engagement. These details help transform simple features into experiences that feel memorable and meaningful.


  • An evolving product mindset
    While Gachi is still new and usage data is limited, I’ve designed it for ongoing iteration. As I continue learning from user behavior and feedback, I plan to evolve its features to support meaningful connection and help couples build stronger bonds.

“Design is the beauty of turning constraints into advantages.” — Aza Raskin

© 2025 Dahan Kirisci

“Design is the beauty of turning constraints into advantages.” — Aza Raskin

© 2025 Dahan Kirisci

“Design is the beauty of turning constraints into advantages.” — Aza Raskin

© 2025 Dahan Kirisci

“Design is the beauty of turning constraints into advantages.” — Aza Raskin

© 2025 Dahan Kirisci