Prototype link

Figma link

Gameboy is rendered fully to avoid any scaling issues. Some changes have been made to make it more accessible.

• D-pad is flat to provide an easier viewing angle

• On/Off switch is highlighted to help users turn device on/off

• Labels (on/off & phones) are given more contrast

While pressing, thumbs get in the way, and without any tactile feedback, users may not know if button has been pressed or not.

I found that the pressed state is not enough feedback for users, so subtle animations have been created for each button.

• D-pad has been given arrows

• Start/Select and A/B have been given red outlines

I wanted to create an experience in which users felt they had a Gameboy in their hands, on their phone.

To do this, I created 3 main states during the startup phase.

• Ejected - the console cannot be started and users need to tap the insert button or tap/drag the cartridge

• Inserted - In this state, users can turn on the power button and can start playing

• Ready - The title screen appears and the game is ready to be played

Version 1.0 - Goals (Current)

• Digitized Gameboy

• Digitized cartridges

• Cartridge use

• Button use

• On / off use

• Title animation

• Button animations

• User friendly

Version 2.0 - Goals

• Game selection

• Face plate selection

• Top menu

• Game animation

• Iterations from V1

• Screen dimmer