Connecting users for recreational games and tracking activity at local sports facilities.
Connecting users for recreational games and tracking activity at local sports facilities.
Connecting users for recreational games and tracking activity at local sports facilities.
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Pickup games offer a great way for people to meet up, stay active, and engage in friendly competition, but organizing them can be tricky. Inspired by a love for sports and community, I set out to design Pickup—a social media app prototype that allows users to create groups, organize games, and see who’s active at various gyms and fields. The goal was to build a tool that not only makes it easier for users to find and join games but also adds a social element where players can post highlights, rate each other’s performance, and level up within the community.
Pickup games offer a great way for people to meet up, stay active, and engage in friendly competition, but organizing them can be tricky. Inspired by a love for sports and community, I set out to design Pickup—a social media app prototype that allows users to create groups, organize games, and see who’s active at various gyms and fields. The goal was to build a tool that not only makes it easier for users to find and join games but also adds a social element where players can post highlights, rate each other’s performance, and level up within the community.
Pickup games offer a great way for people to meet up, stay active, and engage in friendly competition, but organizing them can be tricky. Inspired by a love for sports and community, I set out to design Pickup—a social media app prototype that allows users to create groups, organize games, and see who’s active at various gyms and fields. The goal was to build a tool that not only makes it easier for users to find and join games but also adds a social element where players can post highlights, rate each other’s performance, and level up within the community.
ROLE
ROLE
ROLE
UX/UI Designer
UX/UI Designer
UX/UI Designer
TIMELINE
TIMELINE
TIMELINE
2 Months
2 Months
2 Months
PLATFORM
PLATFORM
PLATFORM
Mobile App
Mobile App
Mobile App
PROBLEM
A key challenge in designing Pickup was balancing its many features—group creation, game organization, user activity tracking, and social elements—while keeping the interface simple and intuitive. Researching existing apps helped, but customizing those ideas for Pickup’s unique needs required careful thought to ensure a smooth user experience.
A key challenge in designing Pickup was balancing its many features—group creation, game organization, user activity tracking, and social elements—while keeping the interface simple and intuitive. Researching existing apps helped, but customizing those ideas for Pickup’s unique needs required careful thought to ensure a smooth user experience.
A key challenge in designing Pickup was balancing its many features—group creation, game organization, user activity tracking, and social elements—while keeping the interface simple and intuitive. Researching existing apps helped, but customizing those ideas for Pickup’s unique needs required careful thought to ensure a smooth user experience.
SOLUTION
To tackle the challenge of balancing Pickup’s complex features with a simple user experience, I followed a structured design process. Starting with research, I studied existing social and sports apps to understand how to streamline group creation, game scheduling, and user activity tracking. I then created wireframes and prototypes, organizing the app’s features into easy-to-navigate sections. By focusing on visual hierarchy and usability, I ensured a clean interface with consistent icons and labels. After user testing and iterations, I refined the design to balance functionality and simplicity, making Pickup intuitive while providing all the necessary tools for organizing games and tracking activities.
To tackle the challenge of balancing Pickup’s complex features with a simple user experience, I followed a structured design process. Starting with research, I studied existing social and sports apps to understand how to streamline group creation, game scheduling, and user activity tracking. I then created wireframes and prototypes, organizing the app’s features into easy-to-navigate sections. By focusing on visual hierarchy and usability, I ensured a clean interface with consistent icons and labels. After user testing and iterations, I refined the design to balance functionality and simplicity, making Pickup intuitive while providing all the necessary tools for organizing games and tracking activities.
To tackle the challenge of balancing Pickup’s complex features with a simple user experience, I followed a structured design process. Starting with research, I studied existing social and sports apps to understand how to streamline group creation, game scheduling, and user activity tracking. I then created wireframes and prototypes, organizing the app’s features into easy-to-navigate sections. By focusing on visual hierarchy and usability, I ensured a clean interface with consistent icons and labels. After user testing and iterations, I refined the design to balance functionality and simplicity, making Pickup intuitive while providing all the necessary tools for organizing games and tracking activities.
KEY FEATURES
GROUP CREATION & GAME SCHEDULING
Users can easily create groups for different sports, schedule games, and invite others to join, simplifying the process of organizing events.
USER ACTIVITY TRACKING
Real-time location services show which players are active at various gyms or fields, allowing users to join games or plan future meetups.
SOCIAL ELEMENTS
Users can post highlights from games, receive performance ratings, and earn level badges based on their ratings, encouraging community interaction and friendly competition.
FINAL UI
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