My Process
Ideation
I started by formalizing my design goals in the form of a "How Might We" statement. In particular, I aimed to answer the question, "How might we improve the discoverability, usability, and fun of rolling dice."
I began the design process with a rapid generative brainstorming session using MURAL. I then organized my ideas into groups and looked for common themes.
Sketching
I created sketches for two of my most promising "Dice Roller" concepts using FigJam. I solicited feedback from my peers and continued iterating on these solutions in sketch form until I was happy with the results.
Visual Design
I continued iterating on my most promising Dice Roller concept by creating a high-fidelity mockup using Adobe XD. I refined the mockup to make it more approachable, discoverable, and harmonious with the rest of the Roll20 website.
Interaction Design
I continued to iterate on my Dice Roller while incorporating more holistic interaction design principles. I leveraged the metaphor of a tabletop, which is the traditional setting for the games that Roll20 supports. I also expand the scope of my project to include a redesigned Character Sheet which could coexist side-by-side with the map and dice roller interfaces. The Character Sheet features tabbed panes and grid layouts to help make the information easy to navigate and understand.
Adobe XD Prototype
I created an interactive prototype of my solution in Adobe XD. The prototype supports four distinct user flows. I then conducted usability tests with this prototype to collect feedback and continue iterating on the design.
Figma Prototype
I continued to refine my prototype while incorporating usability test results and peer feedback. At this point in my project I decided to migrate to Figma to take advantage of its robust features and user-friendly interface. The updated prototype features a slimmer character sheet and more modern visual styles. The prototype supports seven distinct user flows and supports rapid iteration by leveraging components.