California Digital
Driver’s License

State official and Apple/Samsung/Google digital IDs are already beginning to enter the arena. They are a great first step to transferring to digital identification methods. Both groups offer trustworthy, secure and easily verifiable solutions, while wallet apps like Apple and Samsung offer more aesthetically pleasing apps, with unique features like tap.

I wanted to explore different ways of laying out the information. At first, my ideas were more experimental. The idea was to scroll rather than having all the information ready at the start.

The splash screen was the most fun part to brainstorm with in terms of animation possibilities!

• 4px grid
• IOS iPhone 16 & 17 Pro, 402 x 874px
• 4 columns, 16px margin & gutter
• Top safe area: 36px
• Bottom safe area: 34px

This design approach calls to the fresh, coastal, and beachy appeal that California can bring. Playing off the state’s colors of blue and gold, this palette is fun and inviting. This design will make you want to go on vacation, reminding you that you live in the “golden state”. Referencing 70-80s retro style, this design is nostalgic yet something new.

Keywords:

• warm
• dreamy
• alive

California has its bustling cities full of music, money, movies... but it also has its adventurous side. This design will play into California’s natural appeal, highlighting the beautiful Redwood trees, paired with modern, fresh, almost illustrative elements, to create a delicate design. Rounded puzzle-like elements will keep users engaged yet informed.

Keywords:

• friendly
• gentle
• peaceful
• lush

1. Portrait of user
2. Age & name display
3. Side bar navigation w/ real ID and organ donor symbols
4. Barcode scan
5. Full information display

I felt the colors really brought this design to life. The imagery was just the way I wanted it, and I loved the playful energy it had. Still, something felt too elementary in this design and the typography was insufficient so I moved onto my next design direction.

1. Portrait of user
2. Full information display
3. Switch pages w/ buttons
4. Real ID verification
5. Age display
6. Barcode scan

For this design direction, I loved the simplicity of the UI and the colors felt calming just the way I intended. The typography still did not have good hierarchical value. Additionally, the two buttons at the bottom were not enough of a navigation system and the design felt unrealistic as an app.

• Collapsed/expanded views
• Flower for app verification
• Real ID and organ donor icons
• Hamburger menu

• Confirmation to scan
• Ideally add another level of security
• Barcode

• Rounded corners make a gentle design
• Calming colors
• Illustrations and delicate lines are friendly
• Serif / sans serif combo is elegant
• Connections to nature are peaceful and feel adventurous

Vimeo Link

*Shows interaction of Full Info and Age View

I learned that it is easy for things to look the same, and therefore become redundant. It’s important to take visual risks; having different design dynamics doesn’t mean you have to compromise the style’s cohesion. If I were to redo this project, I would’ve explored more unique ways to display information.