Z HUB

UNREAL ENGINE
Z-HUB is an instant messaging app integrated into an immersive 3D environment, designed for Generation Z gamers, especially midcore players. It offers a unique social experience of virtual co-living, with customizable avatars, voice and text chat, and the ability to preserve in-game memories.

Born from the observation of young gamers' social habits, Z-HUB addresses the lack of virtual spaces where players can connect outside of gameplay. In a context where physical third places are disappearing and social networks are shifting toward private, close-knit circles, Z-HUB stands out as an immersive digital third place dedicated to fostering lasting social connections among gamers.
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WIREFRAME

We conducted multiple user tests to evaluate the usability and intuitiveness of our 2D interface. Based on the feedback, we went through several iterations to refine the design. The main challenge was to combine two often contrasting elements: a functional and clear messaging interface, and a highly gamified, immersive, and playful user experience.


UX UI

 We developed a UI kit that developers could use and integrate into UE5. This also allowed us to have all our elements ready and usable for designing and adapting our interfaces. We were heavily inspired by Discord’s interface and color scheme, as it was the app’s main competitor. Based on the user feedback we received, it’s very difficult to change gamers' habits, so the decision to visually align with Discord while maintaining our own distinctive identity was a deliberate and strategic choice.


CHARACTER & SKINS
The characters were hand-modeled and served as a foundation for the player. We also integrated an AI-powered robot into the Z-HUB that interacts with users. We utilized the Mixamo plugin integrated directly into Blender to create our animations. This add-on offers a one-click solution to generate an IK control rig and to bake animations in and out of the character control rig and skeleton .
All skins were crafted based on the common base 3D model shared by all users. Each body part had to be separated in order to integrate this customization efficiently and quickly into UE5.
These skins are available in a dedicated shop and serve as a source of revenue.


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