Overview
Games N Things is an app that
primarily sells tabletop games for
those looking to enjoy good old
fashion fun with others. We have
games for all ages, but primarily cater
to adults between the ages of 25 and
55. We offer reviews on games that
interest you and like minded individuals. Games N Things makes sure you find the game that brings the life to the party!
Role
UI/UX Designer
Challenge
Games are loved by all but board games have taken a back seat to digital games. There aren't many apps dedicated to prioritizing board games. Most places that do sell board games have a limited selection which leaves hardcore boardgame enthusiasts at a loss.
Competition
Amazon
Amazon is one of the biggest
retailers in the world and offers a lot
of variety. This means that it doesn’t
just cater to games and leaves a lot
of board game enthusiasts to look
elsewhere.
Gamestop
Offers a variety of videogames, but
doesn’t have a large boardgames selection for people seeking to have tabletop experiences.
Gameflip
Offers board games but doesn’t offer
many older games for people looking for niche games. It mostly offers board games that are popular at the time.
User Needs
People that are looking to purchase boardgames at Games N Things online expect the following options to be available to them.
Able to browse games and
make a purchase
Track their shipment after making a purchase
Read boardgames reviews from others on the particular game of interest
Solution
Games N Things seeks to help
people looking to purchase niche
boardgames by providing a space
for them to browse games, check
reviews and track their delivery
status.
User Flow Diagram
Testers were asked to complete three separate tasks. This diagram reflects the options those users had to complete the objections given.
User Stories
Create a profile
Browse games
Purchase a
boardgame
Check on purchased
games delivery status
Check the review for
a boardgame
Start
Search
Sign In / Skip
Home
Help
Profile
Product Deals
Product Screen
Order Status
Product Info
Product Review
Create Account
Cart
Confirmation
End
Low Fidelity
Sketches were created to help visualize the User Flow Diagram and draft different UI patterns.
App Designs
Games N Things focuses on simplicity and fun so that users can get in the gaming spirit! The icons and font choices made are playful and easy to read.
Typography
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Bold / Bold Italic / Regular
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz
Icons
Colors
#42E858
#366A7D
#F27171
#DDE0EA
#FFFFFF
Medium Fidelity
Ideas were improved upon while others were changed after realizing they wouldn't work. More wireframes were added to fully flesh out Games N Things.
Able to browse board games
View the description of the game
Check the reviews for
the game
Make a purchase
High Fidelity
Can select their profile to change any information
Able to track their purchased package
Can visit the home page to
select the help option
Can cancel their order
User Feedback
User 1
I think the Visa needs to have a logo added next to it.
User 2
I think the "add to cart" option and heart should be separated to make a distinct difference between the two.
User 3
The “Thankyou for Your Purchase” screen should say continue shopping instead of confirm so the user’s encouraged to browse more options.
Final Study
Final Thoughts
Takeaways
Games N Things could further help gamers come together by having a community section to showcase board game events in the users area. It could also have a trading option to trade tabletop games for those wanting to share their experience with others.
