Threads UI Clone is an iOS application that replicates the user interface of the Threads app by Instagram. Built entirely in SwiftUI, the project includes Home, Profile, and Search pages, designed with precision to reflect the minimalist and engaging design of the original app. It serves as a showcase of SwiftUI's capabilities in developing modern and interactive user interfaces.
Role: iOS Developer
Technology Used: SwiftUI, Xcode
Key Features:
1: Home Page UI
Thread Feed Layout
Displays a feed of posts in a clean and visually appealing timeline layout.
Interactive Elements
Includes mock buttons for liking, commenting, and reposting.
2: Profile Page UI
User Bio and Metrics
Presents user information like profile picture, bio, follower count, and following count.
Thread Display
Displays user-created threads in a grid or list view, similar to the original app.
3: Search Page UI
Search Bar
Includes a functional search bar for exploring content.
Suggested Profiles
Displays mock profiles and trending threads in a modern card design.
Challenges: Recreating the smooth transitions and clean aesthetic of Threads while ensuring responsiveness across iOS devices.
Solution: Leveraged SwiftUI's reusable components and declarative syntax to create a dynamic, scalable UI structure. Focused on typography, alignment, and spacing for an authentic Threads experience.
Results: Delivered a pixel-perfect UI clone of Threads' core pages, demonstrating SwiftUI's strengths in building elegant and responsive designs.
Learnings: Gained expertise in replicating complex UI structures with SwiftUI and honed skills in creating reusable components for large-scale designs.
Future Improvements: Planning to add interactive features, live data integration, and enhanced animations to further align the clone with the functionality of the original Threads app.