Future Frontiers
Developed a multi-page event platform showcasing space innovation through interactive UX, gamification design, and a unified visual system built in Figma.
Team
Discovery & Research
The Challenge
The challenge was to create an immersive digital event experience that would serve two distinct primary user groups—the general public (students, enthusiasts, lifelong learners) and industry professionals (startups, researchers, investors, policy-makers)—while also accommodating behind-the-scenes platform users like vendors, speakers, volunteers, and GSIA staff. Additionally, GSIA aimed to increase public engagement in space and technology, inspire future STEM participation, establish themselves as a global leader in innovation, and develop a scalable model for future hybrid or virtual events.
The Solution
The team developed Future Frontiers 2025, a comprehensive virtual event platform with a retro-futuristic theme that delivered a fully branded, interactive digital ecosystem. The solution included a multi-tiered user access structure with interactive exhibitor booths, a virtual showfloor, gamification systems (badges and leaderboards), networking tools, AR/VR experiences, live chat integration, customizable vendor dashboards, and accessibility-first design. This scalable platform balanced creative storytelling with technical UX requirements, creating an engaging experience that could inspire global audiences.
Target Market
General Public
- • Students seeking STEM inspiration
- • Space enthusiasts and hobbyists
- • Lifelong learners interested in innovation
- • General public exploring space technology
Industry Professionals
- • Space technology startups
- • Researchers and academics
- • Investors in space innovation
- • Policy-makers and government officials
Platform Users
- • Vendors and exhibitors
- • Keynote speakers and presenters
- • Event volunteers
- • GSIA staff and administrators
Define
- Increase public engagement in space and technology
- Inspire future generations to pursue STEM
- Showcase GSIA as a global leader in innovation and collaboration
- Pilot a scalable model for future hybrid or fully virtual events
Interactive Exhibitor Booths
Virtual showfloor with customizable vendor portals and product showcases
Keynote Sessions
Live and recorded presentations from industry leaders and innovators
VR Experiences
Immersive AR/VR experiences showcasing space exploration
Gamification Systems
Badges, leaderboards, and challenges to drive engagement
Networking Tools
Live chat, messaging, and contact management for attendees
Multi-Tiered Access
Role-based permissions for attendees, vendors, speakers, and staff
My Contribution
Role: UI/UX Designer & Gamification Designer
As part of the FutureFrontiers2025 team, I contributed to the design of multiple interactive components across the Future Frontiers 2025 platform. My work focused primarily on the exhibitor booth ecosystem, the gamification badge system, and the FAQ page.
Develop
Virtual Showfloor Wireframes
I was responsible for designing and prototyping the user experience for the Explorer Bay Showfloor and the exhibitor booth pages. My role included defining navigation patterns, user flows, and interactive behaviors that guided attendees through an immersive, gamified, and intuitive event space.
Virtual Showfloor
Staging Dashboard
Vendor Setup Steps
FAQ Page
Design Comps
High-fidelity design compositions showcasing the final visual direction for booth pages, vendor management, and FAQ interfaces.
Virtual Showfloor
Booth Page
Checkout Modal
Checkout Confirmation
Vendor Settings
Product Catalog
Live Chat Configuration
Newsletter Signup
SEO & Analytics
FAQ Page
Gamification Badges
Role: Graphic Designer
To support engagement, exploration, and interaction within the Future Frontiers platform, I was responsible for designing a full badge system rooted in the event's retro-futuristic theme. The goal was to reward users for meaningful actions and guide them through the platform via micro-achievements.
Explorer
Earned by visiting three or more booths. Celebrates curiosity and platform navigation.
Communicator
Earned by chatting in three booths or messaging other attendees. Fosters connection.
Strategist
Earned by attending a talk and completing its challenge. Rewards active learning.
Innovator
Earned by submitting event feedback. Encourages improvement and participation.
Connector
Earned by adding five contacts. Highlights networking and relationship-building.
Historian
Earned by watching past sessions or visiting the archive. Supports legacy content.
Ace Pilot
Earned by unlocking all other badges. Celebrates full platform mastery.
Deliver
Interactive Prototype
The complete interactive prototype showcasing the full Future Frontiers 2025 platform experience, including virtual showfloor navigation, exhibitor booths, gamification features, and vendor management tools.