About the project
This project involved redesigning the Poker app’s iOS experience by creating a compelling and seamless shell UI around a third-party SDK. The shell handles onboarding, discovery, and wallet flows while gameplay is embedded via the SDK. Our goal was to elevate the UI experience within the scope of this handoff model and ensure visual consistency with HiScore branding.
HiScore Portfolio
- Fantasy
- Quiz
- Poker
- Rummy
- Callbreak
- Ludo
- Casual games
- Platform Experience
My Role:
Research, Interaction, IA, VIsual design, Prototype
Studio worked with
Eventbet, P52
Problem Space
- SDK Constraint: Gameplay happens in P52’s SDK, so the core mechanics weren’t editable. However, we could customize the UI to enhance the experience.
- Drop-offs Before Gameplay: Users bounced at the shell level before reaching the actual game.
- Discovery Issues: Users found it difficult to explore Cash Games, Tournaments, or Offers.
- UI Fragmentation: Maintaining continuity across HiScore’s brand.
Design Objectives
- Create a compelling, Nostra-branded UI shell that increases user engagement pre-game.
- Improve visibility and discoverability of key sections: Wallet, Cash Games, Tournaments.
- Reduce friction across entry points and increase deposit rates via strategic UI placement.
UI Design System & Visual Language
- Visual Style: Modern, immersive dark mode with high-contrast callouts.
- Typography: Bold headings and clear hierarchy to support real-money gaming clarity.
- Motion: Lightweight micro-animations to enhance user feedback (e.g., deposit success, transitions).
- Nostra Branding: Integrated fonts, icons, and colors from the existing Nostra design system.