Prototypes

Context

As part of building LiveXYZ’s one-of-a-kind mapping experience, prototypes and animations played a critical role in defining interaction patterns. Since there were no existing industry standards for this type of map-based experience, we had to pioneer new solutions that were both intuitive for users and practical for engineers to implement.

Design Challenge

Ensure interactions were clear and intuitive for users encountering a new kind of mapping experience.
Provide precise interaction guidelines to engineers for seamless implementation.
Explore multiple variants of the same functionality to validate the most effective approach.
Balance innovation with usability, given the lack of existing models to draw from.

Solution Overview

Created interactive prototypes to test and validate core flows before development.
Designed animations that illustrated transitions, gestures, and micro-interactions, making them understandable for both users and engineers.
Explored different functional variants through prototyping, narrowing down to the most intuitive interaction patterns.
Delivered specifications and animated references that reduced ambiguity for the development team.
Tested prototypes with users and internal teams to refine and optimize the interaction design.

Impact

Pioneered a new interaction model for map-based exploration, setting LiveXYZ apart from competitors.
Reduced development friction by providing clear visual specifications to engineers.
Improved usability and intuitiveness of the mapping experience through iterative testing.
Established a repeatable prototyping workflow that supported ongoing feature development.

Prototypes

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