Daily UI Challenge Day 8: User Profile Design to Boost Your UI/UX Skills

From:
Daily UI

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Embarking on the Daily UI 100-Day Design Challenge is an exciting and transformative journey for UI/UX designers of all levels. This challenge offers an unparalleled opportunity to refine design skills, expand creative thinking, and build an impressive portfolio highlighting your versatility and expertise in solving real-world interface problems. Over 100 days, each challenge invites designers to tackle a specific aspect of user interface design, pushing their creative boundaries and encouraging innovative solutions that balance aesthetics, usability, and functionality.

Prompt for day 8: 404 Page Design

Design a 404 page - that's not boring!

Does it suit the brand's style? Is it user-friendly? It might sound interesting, but not everything can be flashy or glamorous. Every day millions of people will be landing on 404 pages. You have an opportunity to help them in a way that's useful and aesthetically pleasing. (It's up to you!)

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The design:

Description: If the Pikmin series had a new wiki promoting Pikmin 5 or a Pikmin 4 DLC it would be awesome to see by Nintendo

Fonts: Bazooka | Poppins

Colors:

• Red | Yellow | Blue (reflecting the first three Pikmin colors)
• Black | Green | White | #EAD0A8

What dictated my design choice:

1. Brand Consistency
   The design uses Pikmin’s iconic red, yellow, and blue color palette to reflect the series' playful and adventurous nature while maintaining a sense of familiarity for fans.

2. Playful Typography
   Bazooka adds a bold and energetic headline feel, perfect for grabbing attention. Poppins complements it by offering readability for body text without stealing focus.

3. Engaging Visuals
   The whimsical Pikmin-inspired nature theme encourages exploration and creates a delightful experience even in an error scenario, aligning with the series’ adventurous spirit.

4. User-Friendliness
   The page provides clear navigation options, such as returning to the homepage or exploring other sections of the site, minimizing frustration for users.

5. Aesthetic Balance
   Warm secondary tones, like #EAD0A8 and green, provide harmony, balancing the bold primary colors and ensuring the design is visually appealing and cohesive.

Conclusion

This 404 page design transforms a typical error experience into a memorable and delightful moment. By combining playful visuals, brand-centric colors, and user-friendly navigation, it aligns with the Pikmin universe’s charm while offering practicality. It’s a perfect way to turn a potential point of frustration into an opportunity to engage and guide users seamlessly.