AllCity

An investigation into video compression, AR, for future of mobile gaming

Client

ChatGame

scope

2019

Role

Visual Designer

My contributions

Concept development, ideation, logo, video demo reel, mockups, prototypes

overview

This project is developed with Chatgame, a Chinese videochat company specializing in video compression technology. The objective was to help them combine videochat and gaming in an application that would develop opportunities for U.S. market.

Challenge

With the emergence of videochat, what visual aspects of human playfulness will enhance human connections?

Solution

Providing urbanites a way to leave their mark on an augmented reality layer, using geo location to locate and interact with local landmarks.

Social Mockup

Prototype Version 1

Prototype Version 2

Mockups

Feature Mockups

Feature Mockups

Feature Mockups

Feature Mockups

Reflection

• Creating a flexible schedule and establishing project milestones were important to accomplish the project within the given timespan. It is important to note that my approach of a growth mindset enabled me to adapt and shift to changing plans and this characteristic was vital in creating a cohesive product.

• Learning how to make design decisions collaboratively was the biggest challenge in balancing stakeholder needs throughout this project. To problem-solve for the user's pain points, it was vital to be open-minded, while integrating the stakeholders input.