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gaming, web3Built the product experience behind PlaySolana's gaming ecosystem
Designed everything from the console OS to gamer platforms and developer tools, and built a scalable design system to keep the experience consistent.
Designing an OS for a new kind of console
PlaySolana set out to build PSG1, a handheld gaming console combining traditional gaming with native Web3 capabilities. I joined as the sole product designer to define the software experience from the ground up.
Unlike designing for web or mobile, every decision had to consider the physical device: a compact screen, touchscreen interactions, hardware controls, and the technical constraints of a new platform. The challenge was creating an experience that felt familiar enough to pick up instantly, while establishing the foundations of an entirely new gaming system.
Gaming first, crypto second
PSG1 was built on Solana but it still needed to feel like a gaming console, not a crypto product with games added on top. I made gaming the center of the experience, prioritizing the games library and discovery while keeping wallet and web3 functionality easily accessible.
Designing the device experience
A handheld console needs tools for configuring and troubleshooting the physical device. I designed system utilities for testing controls, calibrating joysticks, adjusting advanced input parameters and remapping buttons.
The challenge was balancing simplicity with control: keeping common actions straightforward while still giving advanced users access to additional settings.
Broader PlaySolana ecosystem
PSG1 was part of a broader ecosystem spanning web and mobile products, developer tools, GameFi and community platforms. I built a shared design system to create a consistent visual language across these experiences while allowing each product to serve its own purpose.
From concept to a real product
The result of my work was a cohesive experience spanning PSG1 and the broader PlaySolana ecosystem, supported by a shared design system across products and platforms.
PSG1 launched successfully, achieving thousands of device purchases and bringing the experience from concept to a real product in users' hands.
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