The editorial teams of De Correspondent and The Correspondent recognized that there were multiple demands on the time of their members. Reading in-depth stories can often be a challenge. To solve that problem, they wanted to offer members the ability to enjoy articles while doing other activities. An app is a far more pleasant way to listen to audio stories than via the website. Therefore, we set out to design the best member experience audio could offer.

With an owned app, the editorial teams were no longer solely reliant on third-party platforms, such as Soundcloud and Spotify. De Correspondent has a strong stance on data privacy, and with third-party platforms, that privacy couldn't be guaranteed. By designing an app, we created a way for journalists to offer members a privacy-friendly way to listen to articles.

Designed for iOS and Android, the app shows documentaries, collections, shows, and the stories you’ve recently listened to. When you click on a podcast, the player will open with a short description, a sharing button, a link to the text version, and the conversation that follows the story. Here, members can ask questions to the correspondents or share knowledge. The story a member listens to will be visible in a mini-player at the bottom of the screen. It continues to play even if a member closes the app.