EOS Game Store
An Online Gaming Store
EOS Game Store is a comprehensive gaming platform designed to offer an immersive experience for gamers. Focusing on a mobile-first approach, we aimed to create a platform that allows users to explore, purchase, and engage with a wide range of games. Targeted towards avid gamers looking for a seamless browsing and shopping experience on their mobile devices, EOS Game Store bridges the gap between game discovery and gameplay.
Duration: May 2020 - Jul 2020 (3 months)
Gamers expressed frustration with existing platforms due to their complicated navigation, slow load times on mobile devices, and lack of personalized game recommendations.
To develop a user-centric gaming platform that offers an engaging user experience, fast performance on mobile devices, and personalized content to enhance game discovery and purchase.
UI/UX Designer
Conducting comprehensive user research to understand the needs and preferences of mobile gamers.
Developing user personas and journey maps to guide the UX/UI design process.
Designing wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes, with a focus on mobile-first user experience.
Leading usability testing to gather feedback and refine the website design.
Our research involved surveying 24 mobile gamers, revealing that 75% preferred using their mobile device for game-related activities but only 40% were satisfied with current platforms. Initial assumptions about the importance of graphics were validated, but we also discovered a high demand for personalized game recommendations and community features, which were not initially prioritized.
Navigational difficulties on mobile platforms.
Slow website performance on mobile devices.
Lack of personalized game recommendations.
Limited social interaction and community engagement features.
"Alex, a dedicated mobile gamer, needs a platform where he can easily discover, purchase, and discuss
games due to the limitations of current platforms in providing a seamless mobile experience."
Voice Control Compatibility: Enabled gamers to navigate the website and perform actions using voice commands.
Screen Reader Support: Ensured all elements are accessible to visually impaired users.
Adjustable Text Sizes: Allowed users to adjust text sizes for better readability.
Impact
"EOS Game Store has completely changed how I
discover and enjoy games on my phone,"
mentioned Alex, reflecting the positive impact of
the platform's design on the gaming experience.
What I Learned
The importance of prioritizing mobile-first design
in today's digital landscape and the value of
integrating personalized and social features to
create a comprehensive gaming platform.
Enhance the Recommendation Algorithm: To provide more accurate game suggestions based on user behavior and preferences.
Expand Community Features: To foster greater interaction among users and build a vibrant gaming community.
Continuous Performance Optimization: To ensure the website maintains high speed and reliability as its user base and content grow.