Overview
Overview
Designing an AR Game in 7 Days
My teammate and I designed an AR game to help facilitate real-world connection online.
Memento is a social AR game that connects the metaverse to physical spaces. Users can leave and collect mementos (audio, video, photos, text messages, and virtual gifts) bringing neighbors together and fostering interaction with the world outside our screens.
My teammate and I designed an AR game to help facilitate real-world connection online.
Memento is a social AR game that connects the metaverse to physical spaces. Users can leave and collect mementos (audio, video, photos, text messages, and virtual gifts) bringing neighbors together and fostering interaction with the world outside our screens.
Problem
Problem
We had one week to create a product idea in response to the prompt: "How might we intentionally create a better world through the metaverse?"
We had one week to create a product idea in response to the prompt: "How might we intentionally create a better world through the metaverse?"
Outcome
Outcome
👾
Interactive prototype highlighting key user flows
🏆
2nd place of over 200 submissions
Role
Product Designer
Timeline
7 Days, 2022
Team
2 Product Designers
Role
Product Designer
Team
2 Product Designers
I took charge in prototyping all key user flows for our final submission.
Below, you'll see the onboarding flow.
I took charge in prototyping all key user flows for our final submission.
Below, you'll see the onboarding flow.
Process
Process
In just 7 days, we completed 5 user interviews, defined 3 key user flows, and conducted prototype testing before submitting our final product.
In just 7 days, we completed 5 user interviews, defined 3 key user flows, and conducted prototype testing before submitting our final product.
01
01
Brainstorming
Brainstorming
Virtual spaces for connection reminded us of our childhood internet worlds, like Club Penguin, Gaia Online, and Neopets.
Virtual spaces for connection reminded us of our childhood internet worlds, like Club Penguin, Gaia Online, and Neopets.
02
02
Persona Building
Persona Building
Why might users be dissatisfied by traditional social media and want alternative ways to connect?
Why might users be dissatisfied by traditional social media and want alternative ways to connect?
03
03
User Flow Identification
User Flow Identification
We identified 3 key users flows: onboarding, creating a memento, and finding a memento
We identified 3 key users flows: onboarding, creating a memento, and finding a memento
03
03
Design, Iteration, Prototyping
Design, Iteration, Prototyping
Delightful interactivity, whimsical brand attributes, and attention to detail and brought our idea to life.
Delightful interactivity, whimsical brand attributes, and attention to detail and brought our idea to life.
01 & 02
Brainstorming & Persona Building
01 & 02
Brainstorming & Persona Building
03
03
Identification of User Flows
Identification of User Flows
04
Design, Iteration, & Prototyping
I started in low fidelity to make sure the use user flows were sound before translating to high-fidelity and taking the lead on prototyping.
I started in low fidelity to make sure the use user flows were sound before translating to high-fidelity and taking the lead on prototyping.
Quick usability tests helped identify room for improvement.
Quick usability tests helped identify room for improvement.
The Solution
The Solution
A delightful interactive prototype allowing people to connect through small moments.
A delightful interactive prototype allowing people to connect through small moments.
This project taught me so much! Working under a tight deadline pushed me to stretch my problem solving skills, and showed me that centering delight and connection in digital spaces is something I deeply care about and would love to continue working on in the future.
This project taught me so much! Working under a tight deadline pushed me to stretch my problem solving skills, and showed me that centering delight and connection in digital spaces is something I deeply care about and would love to continue working on in the future.
Example of the "Create a Memento" flow below.
Example of the "Create a Memento" flow below.
oh hi! still here? as a reward for making it this far, click here for some cute kittens 😸
oh hi! still here? as a reward for making it this far, click here for some cute kittens 😸