Record Collector's BINGO
Concept Statement
Music Collection Bingo was designed to help collectors find the most commonly-collected records, CD’s and other media. Players have randomized boards with the top 200 (across different boards) and they go hunting at swap meets, thrift stores, estate sales. Makes collecting more engaging and is almost humorous (overrated or overplayed songs sold millions, now they are being traded) winners get the “jackpot” (a discount on their purchase)
The Process ⌛
Timeframe
Role
Description
Technologies
4 Weeks
Lead UX Designer
User Research, UX/UI Design, Branding, User Flows, Prototyping and Testing
In the beginning...
User Need
A collector wants to make their next trade show more engaging. They want to gauge what kinds of media are collected in different areas. This can allow them to easily recognize patterns when collecting and help find that rare item (i.e. if all they have is Herb Alpert and Kenny G, it’s a wrap) There is an incentive to win (winner takes “jackpot”)
User Flows
User flows were determined using purchasing trend data on Discogs.com where users trade and keep track of their collections. Ideation stage idea: users will pick from a community collection of boards or generate them randomly based on their taste preferences or taste-level based on current collection.
Moodboard
Created a moodboard to guide art direction and color selection. I decided to take time to create my own icons for my first time!
Background 📃
Inspiration
Record collecting is more than a hobby—it’s a hunt, a culture, and a deeply personal experience. This project takes that passion and turns it into an interactive, gamified experience, inspired by vintage advertising aesthetics, bold typography from old comics, and the grainy, nostalgic feel of retro brands.
Moodboard, Wireframes, and The UX Approach
The visual identity draws heavily from old-school Americana, pulling references from Joe Camel ads, cigarette packaging, album sleeves, and vintage store signage. Colors lean towards muted, opaque tones to mimic aged prints, while textures add depth that complements the theme of digging through crates and finding hidden gems.
Collectors thrive on discoverability, rarity, and competition. The bingo-style game enhances this by creating a structured but unpredictable journey, letting users document their finds while chasing rare or themed sets. The UX is fluid, ensuring intuitive interactions that don’t disrupt the thrill of the search.
Hi-Fi Frames
Collectors aren’t just buyers—they’re hunters, storytellers, and curators. This app builds on that by introducing gamified interaction, making every search feel like part of a greater quest. The randomized bingo boards keep the search spontaneous, while community-generated themes allow users to curate the experience based on their personal taste and style. Rather than simply being a digital checklist, the app is designed to reinforce the emotional thrill of finding something unexpected, much like stumbling across a rare vinyl in a dusty bin under a cluttered counter.
UX Approach
This app isn’t just about collecting—it’s about the act of discovery itself. Inspired by the low-tech beauty of record stores, Polaroids, and imperfect analog media, the interface leans into nostalgia by using mixed typography, grainy textures, and lo-fi camera elements that feel personal rather than algorithmic.
Users don’t just log their finds—they capture moments, as if tacking Polaroids onto the walls of a shop that’s been around for decades. The goal was to mimic that sensory experience—the dim lighting, the quiet hum of a turntable, the faded album covers, and the thrill of flipping through endless stacks in search of the one record that makes everything worth it.