Google UX Capstone – Game Library App

UX Design • 2023 • Certification Project

Overview

A mobile-first app designed to help players collect, browse, and replay classic games with social features like high score tracking and player profiles.
Role: UX Researcher & UI Designer
Tools: Figma, FigJam, Google Forms, Adobe XD (optional)

Problem

Many retro gamers collect and revisit games from their childhood, but there are few mobile platforms that support both cataloging and replaying games in one place. Users also wanted to compare scores, show off collections, and socialize around gameplay—all without bloated interfaces or confusing filters.

My Approach

Interviewed 5 casual gamers to understand preferences in browsing, favorites, and score tracking

Sketched initial wireframes, tested nav patterns using card sort and first-click tasks

Created high-fidelity Figma prototype with core screens: sign-up, game feed, game library, leaderboard, profile

Conducted usability testing with think-aloud protocol and task-based scenarios

Iterated based on pain points in button placement, card size, and login friction

UX Decisions

Added bottom nav bar with icons to help users quickly jump between feed, games, scores, and profile
Used a card-based layout for the game library to mimic physical collections and reduce scroll fatigue
Implemented multiple sign-up options (Google/Apple) to reduce drop-off at login
Designed leaderboard with clean visual hierarchy to spotlight top scorers while keeping space for community growth

Final Build

Fully clickable Figma prototype showing end-to-end flows for onboarding, game library interaction, and social leaderboard. Designed for mobile-first with responsive components.

Reflection

I learned how powerful clean navigation and feedback loops are in apps where users return often. Designing for clarity, familiarity, and flow helped me better understand what keeps users engaged—and where friction can cost retention. I'm proud of how well the final layout balanced fun and function.

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