Overview
This project introduced a blockchain-based service enabling game developers to mint and manage NFT games and their assets while providing scalability and accessibility. The platform’s versatility extends beyond gaming, offering solutions applicable to other business domains.
Project Goals
Empower game developers to upload, mint, and monetize their games and in-game items as NFTs.
Provide scalability through automatic NFT collection generation for unlimited supply.
Facilitate seamless bidding and trading of game-related NFTs.
Offer robust management dashboards tailored for Vendors, Admins, and Users with hierarchical permissions.
Key Features
Mint NFT Games
Developers upload games to the platform, transforming them into NFTs.
Game sources are securely stored and tokenized, ensuring ownership and trade ability.
Generate NFT Collections
Platform auto-generates in-game items as NFT collections, removing supply constraints for developers.
Supports customization to align with game design and business strategies.
3. Bid and Trade NFTs
Enable users to bid on and trade NFTs associated with games, fostering an active marketplace.
Secure transaction mechanisms integrated with blockchain for transparency and trust.
4. Dashboard Management
Role-specific dashboards for Vendors, Admins, and Users:
Vendors manage uploaded games, track sales, and monitor NFT performance.
Admins oversee platform operations and user permissions.
Users interact with NFTs via a seamless and intuitive interface.
5. Versatile Blockchain Service
Designed to support applications across multiple domains beyond gaming, such as virtual real estate and digital art.
My Role
As a Lead Product Designer, I played a critical role in shaping the user experience and functionality of the platform:
1. End-to-End Design
Designed the NFT minting, collection generation, and bidding workflows to ensure simplicity and accessibility for developers and users.
2. Custom Dashboard Design
Developed interactive dashboards for Vendors, Admins, and Users:
Vendors: Tools for managing game uploads and NFT sales.
Admins: Comprehensive platform controls, including user and transaction monitoring.
Users: Intuitive interfaces for browsing, bidding, and managing purchased NFTs.
3. Collaboration and Iteration
Worked closely with blockchain developers to align designs with technical requirements.
Conducted usability tests, leading to a 25% increase in efficiency for game uploads and a 30% improvement in user engagement.
4. Expanding Applicability
Designed the platform to accommodate additional business domains, ensuring scalability and flexibility for future growth.
5. Impact Metrics
Boosted platform adoption by 40% in the gaming domain within the first three months of launch.
Reduced onboarding time for developers by 35% through intuitive workflow design.
Increased NFT transactions by 50%, thanks to a seamless bidding experience.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Educating game developers unfamiliar with NFTs.
Solution:
Created onboarding tutorials and explainer videos integrated into the platform.
Added clear documentation and FAQs addressing common concerns.
Challenge: Ensuring scalability for non-gaming domains.
Solution:
Designed modular workflows adaptable to various industries, such as real estate and digital art.
Reflection
This project showcased the potential of blockchain to transform traditional workflows in the gaming industry and beyond. By focusing on user needs and technical feasibility, we delivered a platform that balances scalability, functionality, and user experience.
