HitBox Games
Overview
I re-designed the app, logo, and guided the team on best UX practices
01 Context
Gaming Taken to a New Level
The HitBox team wanted to change how people play games on their phones. The idea was simple: create a gaming platform where users could easily swipe through many different games.
As the team's only designer, I created the visual design, built prototypes, defined the design language, and ensured the app followed best UX practices for mobile gaming.
02 Problem
New Ways To Consume Content?
Younger users prefer quick, varied interactions with content due to shorter attention spans and constant access to endless content.
How might we design an app that gives users multiple ways to engage, so they can choose what works best for them?
03 Exploration
So Many Games
The HitBox team already had an app design, but they wanted to make it better. We began by reviewing their current design and logo.
Then, we held meetings to discuss how HitBox could stand out from competitors, identify possible improvements, and agree on the overall direction for the app’s new design.
A small example below on the first logo and the re-design.
New Logo & App Icon
First Logo
HiTBOX
04 Early Design
Early Concepts
The HitBox team already had some designs in place, so we decided to build on those instead of starting from scratch. First, we defined what our MVP (Minimum Viable Product) would look like.
Next, we created prototypes to explore the ideal user experience and onboarding flow.
Initial Design
Prototype Session
05 Review and Refine
A Fresh Look
After several review sessions with the HitBox team, I gathered valuable feedback and improved the designs through many iterations. The final design addressed multiple pain points identified during user interviews.
V1 To
V2
A new, visually appealing splash screen and login page with clear, prominent buttons (CTAs), making it easier for users to take action quickly
Designed a new home screen experience with a clean, easy-to-use interface. We also explored adding a curated list of games based on user preferences and a new search feature.
These additions weren't in the original project, so they improved HitBox's overall user experience.
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Outcomes & Learnings
I had to step away from the project before seeing how users responded to the redesign. Still, I loved working on a gaming app and felt excited about exploring what's possible in mobile gaming.
I'm grateful to the HitBox team for the opportunity to contribute temporarily and gain experience designing my first mobile game UI/UX.
During user testing, we found that most pain points from the original design were resolved in the redesign, giving HitBox a stronger brand identity. There were limitations due to team size, but overall, the new design and features were clearly seen as improvements
HitBox Games
Overview
I re-designed the app, logo, and guided the team on best UX practices
01 Context
Gaming Taken to a New Level
The HitBox team wanted to change how people play games on their phones. The idea was simple: create a gaming platform where users could easily swipe through many different games.
As the team's only designer, I created the visual design, built prototypes, defined the design language, and ensured the app followed best UX practices for mobile gaming.
02 Problem
New Ways to Consume Content
Younger users prefer quick, varied interactions with content due to shorter attention spans and constant access to endless content.
How might we design an app that gives users multiple ways to engage, so they can choose what works best for them?
03 Exploration
So Many Games
The HitBox team already had an app design, but they wanted to make it better. We began by reviewing their current design and logo.
Then, we held meetings to discuss how HitBox could stand out from competitors, identify possible improvements, and agree on the overall direction for the app’s new design.
A small example below on the first logo and the re-design.
First Logo
HiTBOX
New Logo & App Icon
04 Early Design
Early Concepts
The HitBox team already had some designs in place, so we decided to build on those instead of starting from scratch. First, we defined what our MVP (Minimum Viable Product) would look like.
Next, we created prototypes to explore the ideal user experience and onboarding flow.
Initial Design
Prototype Session
05 Review and Refine
A Fresh Look
After several review sessions with the HitBox team, I gathered valuable feedback and improved the designs through many iterations. The final design addressed multiple pain points identified during user interviews.
V1 To
V2
A new, visually appealing splash screen and login page with clear, prominent buttons (CTAs), making it easier for users to take action quickly
Designed a new home screen experience with a clean, easy-to-use interface. We also explored adding a curated list of games based on user preferences and a new search feature.
These additions weren't in the original project, so they improved HitBox's overall user experience.
New
Home & Explore
HiTBOX
Log In
Terms
Privacy
Sign Up
Create an account or log in
By continuing, you agree to HitBox’s Terms of Service and confirm that you have read and understand our Privacy Policy
Continue with Discord
Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
Continue with Email
Continue with Phone Number
Terraforma
funnycatandgame
4.9
Play
Attack on The Deathstar
funnycatandgame
4.9
Play
Sonic Origins
funnycatandgame
4.9
Play
NecroChess
funnycatandgame
4.9
Play
Narrow One
funnycatandgame
4.9
Play
Star Wars Game
Home
Explore
Search
Settings
Attack on the Deathstar
varunr
Fault is a crushingly difficult game, avoid all obstac...
Show more
Action
Home
Explore
Search
Settings
Attack on the Deathstar
Sonic Game
Narrow One
Game Name
A curated selection of our favorite games
Recommended For You
Author + Category
funnycatandgame
Game Name
Author + Category
Game Name
Author + Category
Attack on the D...
Sonic Game
Narrow One
4.9
funnycatandgame
4.9
funnycatandgame
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funnycatandgame
Attack on the D...
Sonic Game
Narrow One
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funnycatandgame
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Editor Picks
Home
Explore
Search
Settings
Outcomes & Learnings
I had to step away from the project before seeing how users responded to the redesign. Still, I loved working on a gaming app and felt excited about exploring what's possible in mobile gaming.
I'm grateful to the HitBox team for the opportunity to contribute temporarily and gain experience designing my first mobile game UI/UX.
During user testing, we found that most pain points from the original design were resolved in the redesign, giving HitBox a stronger brand identity. There were limitations due to team size, but overall, the new design and features were clearly seen as improvements