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When you drag a coffee bean into an empty cup - it fills with coffee, and the character reacts to the cursor movement the whole time.
Small details like this make interfaces feel alive and enjoyable for users.
The aim here was to show progress in a way that feels interesting.
We wanted something experimental, a bit more visual and unusual (even flashy) than what you typically see in enterprise software.
The result is an interactive timeline that shows how someone's skills are evolving over time. You can see the overall trajectory at a glance, then tap into any skill to watch it fluctuate across weeks or months. Aspects like communication, composure, confidence, each one broken down into sub-skills like verbal communication, active listening, written communication.
The summary tells you what's improved and what still needs work. But the design choice here was aesthetic as much as functional.
I created an interactive AR Lens called Magic Butterfly Wings. The Lens adds vibrant animated butterfly wings that naturally follow the user's movement, creating a magical and fun experience. I focused on smooth tracking, bright colors, and high-quality visuals so users would enjoy sharing it with friends. The design is lightweight, easy to use, and engaging for a wide audience. My goal was to create a simple yet eye-catching Lens that encourages repeat use and social sharing.
