Lock Screen

Purpose

Since the lock screen can be customized on the Android platform, a dynamic lock screen was created using various contents of Yahoo. In addition, users are provided with various images of high quality selected through Flickr and Tumblr acquired by Yahoo for free.

Roll & Challenges

In addition to the project design lead, I actively participated in the production of proposals for business collaboration with partners and contributed to closing business deals. There were difficulties in the customization required to utilize Yahoo's products and contents as contents of the lock screen. I redesigned the info graphy for each product to fit the lock screen, and I spent a lot of time setting up the rules for how to edit the images to make them look suitable for the lock screen.

Result

Yahoo proposed the lock screen to Samsung, and it was selected as a native app installed by default on Samsung phones. The live weather effect provided with city images was inserted on the lock screen gallery of the Samsung phone.



Basic gestures

A gesture pattern was created so that Android users can use it as a gesture similar to the default lock screen, but it's more convenient and intuitive. We provided more information than the default lock screen. However, it's accessed without confusion and can be used intuitively.





Use Yahoo contents

Yahoo finance, sports, news, weather, etc., are already loved by many users. It has been produced so that advanced content that has already been verified can be easily accessed on the lock screen.
In addition, Yahoo used the lock screen as a promotional channel to induce users to download Yahoo's native app.





Dinamic Background

Users receive curated images that are high-quality, fun, and interesting from Flickr and Tumblr. Each time users activate the lock screen of their cell phone, they discover a new image, and it is fun to receive a new image through a refresh. Add categories to discover more images to enjoy. Users can explore high-quality images from Yahoo Lock Screen than on Instagram.





HUD

Users can check a lot of information without unlocking their mobile phone. Yahoo produces and maintains a lot of content. We have selected only useful information for users and provided it in an easy and intuitive way with a beautiful information design. If users want to see more detailed information, they can easily check the details by touching the card and opening the app or web immediately after unlocking it.





Notification

The notification was designed to provide useful information according to the user's situation. By sending the essential information for each situation, users can receive valuable information without searching. Breaking news can also be obtained through the notification. In addition, users can get helpful information in the morning and afternoon.