Lucas designs web and mobile products.
Web3 Gaming
Product designer and artist specializing in mobile apps and websites. I helped Karate Combat launch their new Web3 gaming app on iOS & Android. Previously, Product Designer at LiveAuctioneers, HuffPost and The Wall Street Journal.
Impact
Proud of my collaborations on socially progressive projects with UnionDocs, PBS’s POV and the Robinhood Foundation’s social impact incubator - where I helped kicked-off product design for the award winning JustFix.nyc.
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Karate Combat - Vote Live!
Product & Creative Direction
2023
Available on the App StoreKarate Combat aimed to enhance fan interaction and financial support for its fighters. The challenge was to create an intuitive app that not only allowed fans to actively participate in fighter support but also offered seamless access to event information and token management.
The design process began with a thorough analysis of user needs and behaviors. Understanding the fans' desire for engagement and the fighters' need for financial backing formed the foundation of the app's features.
Wallet Creation and Management
To facilitate easy entry into the world of virtual rewards, the app allows users to create a wallet and store their seed phrase securely. This feature ensures that users have full control over their rewards.
Seamless Token Handling
The app provides a hassle-free way for users to receive $Karate tokens, promoting a sense of inclusion and participation without any initial financial investment.
Event Engagement
Users can explore the results and intricacies of past and ongoing events. This feature enables them to stay connected with the Karate Combat universe and its evolving dynamics.
Fighter Support and Voting
One of the app's core features is the ability for fans to vote for their favorite fighters. These votes directly influence potential fight prize pools, allowing users to contribute actively to their preferred fighter's success.
Incremental Rewards for Engagement
The app goes a step further by awarding users more virtual rewards for voting on victorious fighters. This mechanism strengthens the bond between fans and fighters, fostering a symbiotic relationship.
Event Notifications and Streaming
Fans are promptly notified when new events are announced. The app also supports event streaming, ensuring that users can engage with live action and witness results in real-time.
Token Transactions
Users can effortlessly receive and transfer $Karate tokens, providing a seamless avenue for exchanging rewards within the app's ecosystem.
Visual and Interactive Design
The app's design language strikes a balance between the energetic spirit of karate combat and a user-friendly interface. High-contrast visuals and intuitive navigation pathways create an engaging and accessible experience for users of all backgrounds.
Auction Central News
Product Design
LiveAuctioneers LLC
2020
POV 30th Anniversary Posters
Graphic Design
American Documentary Inc.
2017
The Wall Street Journal for Android
Visual & Product Design
The Wall Street Journal
2014
JustFix.nyc
Co-Founder & Product Designer
JustFix.nyc is a tool to document, organize, and take action in securing repairs on your apartment.
Winner of the 2015 Blue Ridge Labs @ Robin Hood social impact incubator.
HuffPost for iPhone
Product Design, User Experience, Visual Design
The Huffington Post
2013
Available on the App Store
Toronto.com Mobile
Art Direction, User Experience, Visual Design
Client: Toronto.com
Agency: Web2Mobile
2012
Available on the App Store
Daily Deal Apps
Art Direction, User Experience, Visual Design
Client: Tuango & WagJag
Agency: Web2Mobile
2012
Silver Medal Winner at the 2011 Digital Marketing Awards for Mobile Applications/Mobile Web
Available on the App Store
Random House
Art Direction, User Experience, Visual Design
Client: Random House of Canada
Agency: Web2Mobile
2011
Gold Medal Winner at the 2011 Digital Marketing Awards for Mobile Applications/Mobile Web
With the popularity of digital reading devices on the rise, Random House of Canada wanted to invite readers to re-imagine the entire reading experience. targeting heavy mobile users, random House sought to create an interactive and engaging experience that would bridge the divide between the digital space and physical bookstore by creating branded content mobile applications for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Devices. the Conversation starters app allows readers to scroll through a selection of new and bestselling non-fiction books, explore interesting facts, test their knowledge and share with friends. readers can make a purchase or use GPS and integrated maps to locate a bookstore near them.
Available on the App Store