I love playing Dungeons and Dragons. It’s a complex game with infinite potential, and as I’ve had the chance to introduce the past time to more and more people, I’ve realized how daunting it can be. For my UI project spring semester, I decided to try to bridge the gap between the current existing D&D support content and new players who want to be involved with the hobby.

For: User Interaction: Human Centered Design
Date: 2021
Scope of Work: UX & UI Design
Software: Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Adobe XD

So You Want To Play D&D?

A 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons companion app for new players

What is it?

A companion mobile app that helps guide players through the basic gameplay of Dungeons and Dragons.

Who is it for?
  • Players new to D&D
  • Players new to a specific D&D class
  • Returning players who want to best optimize their gameplay
How is it relevant?

With a rapid increase in new players in the past few years, the need to be able to mentor new players through complex rules and gameplay has become more in demand.

Unique Positioning Statement

For new and returning D&D players
who want to better understand the rules and mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons
So You Want to Play D&D? is a D&D companion app
that provides support, answers, and reminders for key character features
unlike other D&D tools, this app can fill the accessibility gap between new players and the core rulebooks

Target audience

Age
18-35

Technology Experience
All

Hobbies
TTRPGs, RPG Video Games, Board Games, D&D Livestreams

Primary Userbase

  • New Dungeons & Dragons players

  • Have never played before OR are new to the system

  • Want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons 

  • Overwhelmed or confused by current Dungeons & Dragons materials

Secondary Userbase
  • Returning Dungeons & Dragon players
  • Have played for some length of time
  • Want to learn a new class or race
  • Overwhelmed or confused by current Dungeons & Dragons materials
Target audience research

User Personas

Proof of Concept

this project is still ongoing

Currently working on: Aggregating information and planning the information architecture.