My achievements
Developed comprehensive competitive benchmarking strategy analyzing industry leaders Stake.com, Shuffle, NoLimitCity, and Bet365 to identify best practices for page layout logic, wallet integration flows, and retention structures that informed all design decisions.
Created three detailed user personas through extensive research: Johnny “The Crypto Native” (high-stakes whale demanding VIP treatment and large bet capabilities), Casey “The Casual Player” (social crypto enthusiast seeking smooth onboarding), and Nick “The VIP Grinder” (methodical player requiring transparency and detailed game statistics).
Mapped complete emotional user journeys for each persona with scoring systems (-5 to +5) across 50+ touchpoints, identifying critical pain points and optimization opportunities from discovery through retention phases.
Designed comprehensive gamification framework including mission structures (time-based and theme-based), tournament systems with countdown mechanics, VIP progression with cashback/rakeback rewards, and loyalty tracking systems to maximize player engagement and retention.
What I learnt
Competitive benchmarking in iCasino game production
How to read a competitor's game and understand the design logic underneath it.
Spotting the patterns studios use to obscure information, and figuring out how to reverse them.
Understanding what makes a game feel trustworthy versus what makes it feel shady. The difference is always intentional.
Building a studio vision before the product exists
The brief doesn't exist at this stage! You have to write it yourself!
Getting the concept right before opening Figma saves a lot of pain later.
How to align people around a direction when there's nothing concrete to show yet.
Game UX and transparency design
Making game information readable without overloading the screen is harder than it sounds.
You can show players everything they need and still make the game feel exciting. It's not one or the other.
How to think about information hierarchy when the product is a game, not a platform.
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About
Crypto Casino
Crypto Casino is an international cryptocurrency gaming platform designed to bridge traditional casino experiences with blockchain technology. Built for the crypto-native audience, it offers more than just games by creating an ecosystem where players maintain complete control over their digital assets through decentralized transactions.
Empowers players: Instant crypto deposits and withdrawals, provably fair gaming mechanics, and complete anonymity for privacy-focused gaming experiences.
Connects communities: Social features, tournaments, and token-based loyalty systems that reward long-term engagement and community participation.
Drives innovation: Real-time gamification through integrated mission systems, personalized reward progression, and adaptive promotional campaigns tailored to individual player behavior.
Key Research Outcomes:
Complete emotional journey scoring for all persona types
Identified 50+ critical touchpoints requiring optimization
Strategic framework for retention and player lifecycle management
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