A digital pet prototype reminiscent of the classic 1990s Tamagotchi, incorporating character design, interactive interfaces, and user controls. A design in mind for intuitive navigation menus and integrated real-world gestures to enhance engagement, ensuring a smooth and immersive user experience.
Figma / Spline
UI/UX Designer
Project Overview
Based on Bandai’s 1990s Tamagotchi toy, this is a virtual pet care simulation game. It is a prototype for a modern-day Tamagotchi experience. While designs are modern, retaining key attributes of the original design like compact handheld dimensions and limited physical controls, with a non-touch-enabled screen were the end goal.
Device Layout
Sketches & Mockups
Sitemap
User-Flow
Prototype
Full Play-through
Takeaways
The Tamagotchi project was an engaging project that definitely challenged me to blend interaction and animation. Navigation and user flow presented another layer of complexity, requiring intuitive design decisions to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for the player. By mapping out user journeys and refining navigation pathways, I aimed to create a seamless interaction model that facilitated effortless engagement.
The prototyping phase served as the culmination of my efforts, bringing the virtual pet simulation to life through interactive interfaces and animated characters was a bit tiring on the mind when thinking of a random creature. Leveraging with technology I haven’t used before and have barely used before, I approached it with all my will to figure it out and create something commendable.
