Battlefield App (Redesign)

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Challenge:

The challenge is to revamp the Battlefield Companion App to enhance user engagement and foster community building. The existing app lacks modern features and community-focused elements, which need to be addressed.Design a comprehensive input control icons pack that improves the gaming experience, enhances accessibility, and fosters collaboration and inclusivity within the gaming community.

Objectives

  1. Create a platform where Battlefield players can connect, share experiences, and build a strong communit.
  2. Redesign the app to provide a seamless and intuitive experience for both new and existing users.
  3. Enable users to share gameplay videos, fostering a sense of community and competition.
  4. Implement a robust game search feature, allowing users to find matches, friends, and clans easily.
Project scope?
Completely overhaul the app's user interface to make it more appealing and user-friendly.
Tools used?
Figma
My role in project?
UX Designer (Research, Visual Design, Interaction Design)
What as the team?
Self Directed
The duration ?
1 Week (40 hours)

Improvements and Lessons Learned

1. Login Screen

Improvements:

Redesigned login screen with a simplified, user-friendly interface.

Added social media login options for convenience.

Incorporated user profile picture for a personalized touch

Lessons Learned:

Enhancing the login process can improve the initial user experience significantly.

Providing multiple login options can reduce friction for new users.

Dashboard mockup

2. Home Screen (Feed):

Improvements:

Implemented a dynamic feed showcasing recent gameplay videos and community highlights.

Included user-generated content with featured examples to inspire engagement.

Designed a clean, card-based layout for easy browsing.

Lessons Learned:

A visually appealing feed with diverse content can encourage users to explore and contribute.Highlighting user-generated content can foster community engagement.

Enhancing the login process can improve the initial user experience significantly.Providing multiple login options can reduce friction for new users.

Dashboard mockup
Dashboard mockup

3. Notification Bar:

Improvements:

Added a notification bar with real-time updates on friend requests, comments, and app news.

Designed clear, concise notification icons and messages.

Lessons Learned:

Notifications keep users informed and engaged, prompting them to return to the app.

Clarity and simplicity are key for effective notifications.

4. Server Browsing:

Improvements:

Redesigned the server browsing interface with filters for game mode, region, and ping.

Enhanced server details with player counts and server status indicators

Lessons Learned:

Streamlined server browsing increases the likelihood of users finding a suitable match.

Clear server information aids users in making informed choices.

Dashboard mockup
Dashboard mockup

5. Game Selection Screen:

Improvements:

Created a game selection screen with visually appealing icons and titles.

Included a search bar for quick access to desired games.

Lessons Learned:

Simplifying game selection and search improves usability.

Attractive game icons can enhance the overall visual experience

6.  Play the Game:

Improvements:

Added a one-tap "Join" button for seamless entry into selected game servers.

Send a request to enter in the Desktop or Console game.

Lessons Learned:

Simplifying the process of joining game servers improves user satisfaction.

Dashboard mockup

Summary

Lessons Learned

  • User-Centric Approach: Focusing on improving the initial user experience, offering convenience, and simplifying interactions significantly enhances user engagement.
  • Community Emphasis: Highlighting user-generated content and providing real-time updates through notifications contribute to building a vibrant app community.
  • Visual Appeal: Investing in visually appealing design elements, including icons and imagery, enhances the overall user experience.
  • Usability and Convenience: Streamlining actions like game selection and server browsing simplifies user interactions and fosters a user-friendly environment.

Conclusion:

So, to wrap things up, this whole project of revamping the Battlefield Companion App has made some major improvements in how users interact with it and how it brings the community together. By going beyond just a simple login screen and really focusing on what users want, we've gained some useful lessons in terms of making things convenient, putting the community first, making things look good, and making everything easy to use. These insights will definitely help make the app more fun and accessible for Battlefield players, and make their entire experience even better.

Legal Notice: This project, including the UI redesign and any associated visual representations, is created solely for educational and demonstration purposes. Any trademarks, logos, or intellectual property related to Battlefield, EA Games, or any other third-party entities are used under the principles of fair use and are the property of their respective owners. This project does not imply any official endorsement or affiliation with these entities. All rights to the original intellectual property belong to their respective owners, and no infringement is intended.