Telegram Feeds
Design Contest
For the Telegram Design Contest, I created a concept to solve the channel overload problem.
My goal was to physically separate content from communication, making it easier to discover new channels without cluttering the personal chat list.
UI/UX Design, Prototyping
Contestant, Product Designer
Context
About the product
Telegram is a fast, secure messenger that has evolved into something much bigger — a global broadcasting platform. It combines two distinct worlds in one interface:
#1 Communication
Personal chats and groups
(Family, Work, Friends).
#2 Media
Channels where creators broadcast content in a chat-like format.
The Problem
The current interface forces Media consumption into a Messenger layout, creating two distinct conflicts:
#1 Clutter
#2 Consumption Friction
Instead of adding more management tools, I redesigned the architecture to physically separate the mental modes.
#1 Focus Mode
Removed the "All" tab default. The main screen is now exclusively for Communication.
#2 Discovery Mode
Moved channels to a visually rich Feed Tab with infinite scroll.
It eliminates the "Tap-Back" loop. Content is always accessible via a low-friction scroll, and algorithmic suggestions ("You might also like") fix the discovery problem.
Execution
Telegram Feeds
Telegram Feeds offer a simple way to browse channel updates in one place, neatly organised into a folder for easy access and navigation.
categories
Following shows posts from followed channels
For You features recommended content
Categories (Blogs, News, Sport, Fashion, etc.) reflect user selections.
channels & comments
The native channel experience remains intact. Tapping a card opens the full channel view, ensuring seamless access to comments and deep-diving
Conclusion
In this concept, I addressed Telegram's core architectural conflict: trying to be a focused messenger and a limitless media platform simultaneously.
I moved away from the "one list fits all" approach. By physically separating communication (Chats) from consumption (Feed), I created an interface that respects the user's mental state—whether they are here to work or to relax.
For User
The "Clean List" eliminates the anxiety of missing important messages, while the Feed offers a frictionless, enjoyable reading flow without the "tap-and-back" fatigue.
For Business
By introducing algorithmic suggestions naturally between posts, the design creates a new loop for organic growth and increases session time, turning casual readers into power users.
This redesign proves that you don't need to sacrifice functionality to gain clarity. By treating Channels as a destination rather than a distraction, Telegram can evolve into a true Super App without losing its soul as a messenger.
