Overwatch 2
UI Concept
Project goal
The purpose of this project was to analyze the user interface of Overwatch 1 along with released to date screenshots of Overwatch 2 and propose designs based on community feedback and my review.
Overwatch 2 is the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game, building upon the original’s battle-honed foundation and carrying forward everything players have earned into a new era of competitive gameplay and team play.
Role
Research, UX Design, Prototyping, Visual Design
When
Mid July 2021 for 2 weeks
Research
Research shapes content, and content shapes design.
How the competition stacks up.
Intended Audience
The Google Play store serves a large audience with different wide demographics, goals and technical ability
Tony Vincent
22 • Pro Gamer • Los Angeles, CA
“I want to customize my UI”
Goals: Ability to remove clutter, maximize FPS
Frustrations: Some part of the UI are too large and want to be able to rearrange parts of the interface
Ben Shibasaki
26 • Enthusiast Gamer • Liverpool, UK
“I’m looking for more content to unlock”
Goals: Improve technique. Master characters.
Frustrations: Besides skins, I’m looking for excuses to keep playing
Tom Robbins
14 • Casual Gamer • Cape Town, South Africa
“This looks so similar, why not have just make this an expansion”
Goals: Complete campaign with friends.
Frustrations: Seems too similar to the first Overwatch.
Final Designs
