Teams.gg | Team-building improvement and Accessibility Evaluation

Project Overview

The Teams.gg project focused on enhancing the platform’s ability to connect gamers with compatible teammates through an improved matchmaking experience.

The original platform faced challenges with inefficient profile summaries, complex user flows, and limited accessibility, which impacted user engagement and match quality.

The goal was to rethink the user experience, focusing on creating an intuitive interface that simplifies how players showcase their skills and preferences. Through user-centered design, addressing key pain points related to profile management, matchmaking accuracy, and accessibility, the project involved redesigning the gamer profile summary, improving navigation, and ensuring the platform was inclusive for a diverse gaming community.

The Challange

Gamers often face challenges when trying to find compatible teammates, such as mismatched skills, poor communication, or lack of accessibility features. Teams.gg needed a solution that would
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Address accessibility issues to make the platform usable for a broader audience.

Enhance user engagement through intuitive design and seamless interactions.

Improve the matchmaking process to foster better team dynamics.

Key Features

Advanced Matchmaking Algorithm

Enhanced filters to match players based on skill level, communication style, and game preferences.

Accessibility Enhancements

Improved color contrast, added screen reader support, and optimized navigation for keyboard users.

Refined User Interface

Simplified dashboards, intuitive icons, and responsive design for a seamless cross-device experience.

The Result

The Teams.gg redesign proposed was a streamlined gamer profile summary that significantly improved the matchmaking process and overall user engagement. The new design made it easier for users to quickly assess potential teammates by clearly showcasing key player stats, roles, and skills in an intuitive layout.

This not only helped users find compatible teammates faster but also enhanced the accuracy of matches, leading to more satisfying gaming experiences.

The redesign prioritized accessibility and usability, ensuring the platform catered to a diverse user base with varying technical backgrounds.

The improved user flow also reduced friction in the onboarding process, encouraging more users to complete their profiles and actively engage with the platform.