Mini-Project
Selected Works
Terra: A World of Financial Habits
Terra: A World of Financial Habits
Terra:
A World of Financial Habits
Skills
UX/UI Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Systems Thinking, Gamification, Behavioral Design, Data Visualization
Role
Skills
UX/UI & Visual Designer
UX/UI Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Systems Thinking, Gamification, Data Visualization
Role
UX/UI & Visual Designer
Duration
4 weeks | Group Project
Tools
Figma, Adobe Ai & Ps
Tools
Figma, Adobe Ai
Skills
UX/UI Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Systems Thinking, Gamification, Behavioral Design, Data Visualization
Role
UX/UI & Visual Designer
Duration
4 weeks | Group Project
Tools
Figma, Adobe Ai
The Problem
Users struggle to stay engaged with financial habits because traditional tools feel static, disconnected, and lack meaningful feedback over time.
The Solution
Designed a gamified, world-based interface that transforms financial behavior into an interactive, evolving environment that reinforces progress.
Prototype
Visualizing Financial Behavior
HABITS SHAPE THE ENVIRONMENT
User actions directly influence the world, with consistent behaviors expanding and evolving the environment to reflect progress over time.
FEEDBACK IS SEEN, NOT JUST TRACKED
Financial activity is reflected through visual changes, making progress and patterns immediately understandable.
SYSTEMS ENCOURAGE CONSISTENCY
The experience reinforces positive behavior through clear cause and effect, helping users build momentum and sustain habits.
Reflections
Small Actions, Growing Worlds
Designing Terra pushed me to think beyond static interfaces and toward systems that respond to behavior over time. I learned how translating abstract data into a visual environment can make complex patterns more intuitive and engaging. Moving forward, I would explore how real financial data and long-term user testing could further refine the system and strengthen its impact.
Research Takeaways
User Engagement Patterns in E-Commerce Journeys
Engagement Dictates Information Density
Users with lower intent (browsing) respond best to visually-driven cards with minimal text, while high-intent users (decisive) require detailed specs, reassurance, and prominent CTAs.
Interaction Complexity Should Scale with Intent
As users move from browsing to purchasing, interaction depth should increase with features like subtle hovers, filters, comparison tools, and checkout actions.
clear layouts help everyone
For mid-level engagement, consistent layouts and visible differentiators (like ratings or key features) aid in decision-making, while high engagement benefits from reduced friction and clear next steps.
The Problem
Users struggle to stay engaged with financial habits because traditional tools feel static, disconnected, and lack meaningful feedback over time.
The Solution
Designed a gamified, world-based interface that transforms financial behavior into an interactive, evolving environment that reinforces progress.
Prototype
Visualizing Financial Behavior
HABITS SHAPE THE ENVIRONMENT
User actions directly influence the world, with consistent behaviors expanding and evolving the environment to reflect progress over time.
FEEDBACK IS SEEN, NOT JUST TRACKED
Financial activity is reflected through visual changes, making progress and patterns immediately understandable.
SYSTEMS ENCOURAGE CONSISTENCY
The experience reinforces positive behavior through clear cause and effect, helping users build momentum and sustain habits.
Reflections
Small Actions, Growing Worlds
Designing Terra pushed me to think beyond static interfaces and toward systems that respond to behavior over time. I learned how translating abstract data into a visual environment can make complex patterns more intuitive and engaging. Moving forward, I would explore how real financial data and long-term user testing could further refine the system and strengthen its impact.
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Ryan.markley@live.com
Romarkle@ncsu.edu
(919) 818- 4747
Ryan.markley@live.com
Romarkle@ncsu.edu
(919) 818- 4747
ryan.markley@live.com
(919) 818- 4747