Revamping the MFL Fantasy Football Platform: A User-Focus

Overview

Tasked with modernizing the MFL fantasy football app, I led a comprehensive redesign that elevated its usability, visual appeal, and functionality. Originally focused on one module, the project expanded to include “Draft Hero,” “Mock Draft,” and “MFL” modules, each needing streamlined navigation and better engagement features.

Problem Statement:

MFL’s interface was cluttered, with redundant workflows, outdated visuals, and external communication dependencies that disrupted user experience.

Solution

I implemented a dual-layer navigation system for simpler access, added in-app community chat channels for centralized interaction, and built a cohesive design system in Figma. Visual enhancements included vibrant, sports-oriented design elements that brought energy to the platform. The new layout is fully responsive, ensuring smooth navigation on any device. The redesign was well-received, praised for its intuitive interface, and deemed competitive with leading platforms like Sleeper.

Design System

To establish a consistent design language, I developed a comprehensive design system as a single source of truth. It standardizes components, typography, color schemes, and layout guidelines, promoting efficiency and precision in the design process. This system allows for a seamless designer-developer collaboration, ensuring every element aligns with the app’s visual identity. By creating reusable assets and predefined patterns, I simplified the process, making it easier to implement updates while retaining aesthetic and functional consistency.

Registration

I designed a streamlined registration flow that minimizes friction, allowing users to register effortlessly. With only essential fields and clear instructions, the process reduces cognitive load, encouraging quick and accurate completion. This user-friendly approach fosters higher engagement from the outset, ensuring that first-time users can easily join without feeling overwhelmed or delayed by unnecessary steps.

Create Roster/Team

The team creation interface empowers users to manage their fantasy roster with ease. The intuitive layout allows users to add, remove, and adjust players efficiently, ensuring full control over team optimization. Each player card includes detailed stats, positions, matchups, and performance metrics, enabling users to make informed decisions. This organized structure provides a clear overview of both starting and reserve players, making team management a more enjoyable and strategic experience.

Live Scoring

The ‘Live Scoring’ feature provides real-time updates on both NFL and fantasy matchups, offering users an immersive tracking experience. This section presents live scores, player stats, and game details side-by-side, facilitating instant performance comparisons. With a breakdown of every play and point, users can stay informed on how live events impact their fantasy team, creating a dynamic and data-rich environment that appeals to both casual fans and dedicated fantasy managers.

Live Scoring (Mobile)

Optimizing live scoring for mobile devices required thoughtful design adjustments to accommodate smaller screens. Key information is grouped into easily navigable tabs, allowing users to switch between fantasy scores, NFL games, and player stats effortlessly. By structuring the interface into digestible sections, I ensured users have access to all essential data in real-time, creating a smooth, engaging, and intuitive mobile experience.

Player Details

The ‘Player Details’ section provides a comprehensive profile of each player, featuring stats on performance, career history, and weekly trends. Designed for easy navigation, this section organizes complex data in a visually digestible way, allowing users to delve deeper into player analytics. It enables informed decision-making by presenting valuable insights, empowering users to optimize their fantasy roster based on historical and current performance metrics.

Weekly Scoring Results

This section presents a clear summary of each week’s matchup outcomes, detailing player performance and team success. Users can analyze individual and team performance trends, gaining insights into strengths and improvement areas. Organized for quick access, this section allows users to track progress over time and make strategic adjustments, enhancing engagement and fostering a competitive spirit within fantasy leagues.

Message Board

The Message Board acts as a social hub where users connect and interact with fellow fantasy football enthusiasts. Structured for both web and mobile, this section offers a space to discuss strategies, share insights, and participate in various fantasy football communities. Key features include a community hub, topic-based discussions, and real-time conversations, fostering a vibrant, interactive environment for fans to engage, learn, and exchange ideas.

Account Settings

Designed for seamless account management, this section provides users with full control over billing, subscription details, and personal information. Fully responsive, the interface adapts effortlessly to desktop and mobile, ensuring a consistent and user-friendly experience. Key account functions are readily accessible, enabling users to manage their preferences efficiently and securely, promoting ease of use across all devices.

Conclusion

This fantasy football web app is designed to provide an immersive, community-driven experience for fantasy enthusiasts. By focusing on responsive design and seamless navigation, users can effortlessly engage with every feature, from live scoring to team management and community interaction. The app’s design system maintains consistency across all pages, while each feature offers distinct functionality, ensuring users can build teams, track scores, and connect with others in an optimized, user-centered environment. Through careful planning and intentional design, this app combines functionality with a sleek, responsive aesthetic, creating a comprehensive platform for fantasy football fans on any device.