Connecting FPS gamers with teammates of similar skill levels to enhance competitive gaming experiences
UX/UI Designer, Researcher
Mobile (iOS & Android)
Figma, Teams, Microsoft Forms, Discord
PLAYERMATCH is a mobile application designed to connect FPS game players with one another, facilitating the formation of teams with players of similar skill levels and interests. This app aims to enhance the gaming experience by solving common issues such as mismatched ranks, communication barriers, and toxicity in the gaming community.
Monthly active Valorant players (2023)
Players face uncooperative teammates
Facilitate seamless communication among players
Provide comprehensive player profiles for better matchmaking
Ensure genuine profiles through verification features
Reward system to encourage positive behavior
Gaming-focused dating app with matchmaking
Social discovery platform with verification
Communication platform for gaming communities
In-depth interviews with experienced Valorant players revealed key motivations and expectations:
"The ability to ensure secure gameplay, such as verifying player ranks, and connecting with reliable, skilled players."
"I would prefer the application to be free to use, with essential features available at no cost."
"Problems with communication, chat logs, or team coordination."
"I would use it to view player profiles, check recent game history, and assess the skill level or performance of other players."
"In-game performance metrics like K/D ratio or match history."
"Well, as long as I connect to the right people. I believe people who take the game seriously will definitely use it for that."
Survey results from 5 participants (each with 50+ hours of Valorant playtime):
Prefer Discord for communication
Prefer competitive game modes
Struggle with uncooperative teammates
Have encountered smurfs
The Social Connector
Connect with other players to enhance his gaming experience in Valorant
Initially excited about connections but frustrated when struggling to find suitable teammates
The Casual Player
Connecting for casual games with like-minded players
Enjoys casual gameplay but finds coordination with teammates challenging
The Competitive Climber
Connect with skilled players for ranked games to climb the ranks
Motivated to improve but discouraged by unskilled teammates in ranked
The Social Connector
Connect with other players to enhance gaming experience in Valorant
Frustrated when struggling to find suitable teammates
The Casual Player
Connect with players for casual, fun gaming sessions
Difficulty coordinating with casual teammates
The Competitive Climber
Connect with skilled players for ranked games to climb the ranks
Gets discouraged by unskilled teammates in ranked matches
User launches the application
Select authentication provider
Verify Google/Apple account details
User provides display name
Age verification requirement
Inform about profile picture requirement
Upload or capture profile photo
Create account credentials
Connect gaming account (optional)
Validate gaming credentials
Select games and preferences
Email/phone confirmation
Finalize profile photo
Accept terms and conditions
Create profile description
Access main dashboard
Begin finding teammates
Onboarding complete
Get Started
Birthday
Gender 1
Gender 2
Profile Picture
Quiz
Verified Photo
Verify Photo
Verified
Voice Chat
Chat
Chat Option
Chat Details
Interest
Name
Not Verified
Profile
Profile Menu
Email Password
Connect Menu 1
Connect Menu 2
Primary Actions:
• Get Started
• Continue with Google (Blue)
• Continue with Apple (Black)
Secondary Actions:
• Continue (Dark Gray)
• White/Outlined variants
Input Fields:
• Date inputs (DD/MM/YYYY)
• Text inputs with placeholders
Bottom Navigation:
• 3-icon layout
• User profile, Connections, Chat
• Dark background with white icons
Menu Overlays:
• In Game Stats
• Interests/Gender/Voice
• Camera access
• Reason selector (Connect or)
Icon Set:
• Google, Apple, Social icons
• Action icons (camera, lock, search)
• Communication icons (chat, voice)
• UI elements (checkmarks, arrows)
Font Family:
• Open Sans (Primary)
• Sans-serif typeface
Menu and Buttons:
Status Colors:
Visual Assets:
• Gemini 7 AI-generated characters
• Gaming-themed avatars
• Character illustrations for profiles
Brand Elements:
• PlayerMatch logo
• Character mascots
• Consistent visual style