Main Interface
The heart of Haptic - where the magic happens
Server InfrastructureGaming2020 - 2023
Game server hosting for Minecraft, Valheim, Terraria and more
AboutThisProject
Client
Arcane Scribes (Own Product)
Timeline
2020 - 2023
Industry & Category
Server InfrastructureGaming
Tech Stack
Next.jsDjangoTypeScriptTailwind CSSDockerKubernetesGoogle Cloud PlatformGo
Project Overview
Haptic is a game server rental platform that makes it easy to play your favorite games like Minecraft, Valheim, and Terraria with friends. The platform features one-click server setup, automatic backups, and a user-friendly interface that lets players focus on gaming rather than server management. We continue to actively maintain and improve the platform.
Key Features
One-click game server deployment
Automatic game updates and backups
Custom game server configurations
Game swapping on demand
Custom desktop and mobile designs
TheChallenge
Understanding the problem before building the solution
Background
The gaming server rental market was dominated by complex, technical interfaces that intimidated casual gamers. We saw an opportunity to create something different - a platform that makes server hosting as easy as joining a Discord channel.
The Challenge
How do we simplify server management without sacrificing the advanced features that power users need? The challenge was to create an interface that is easy to use for beginners, but also powerful enough for power users.
Our Solution
We made entirely custom designs for the desktop and mobile interface that are incredibly easy to naviagate, without sacrificing the features that power users need. One example is the user's Backpack, which lets them switch between games without losing their server configurations on the fly.
FromFigmatoReality
The design journey from initial wireframes to polished interface
1
Wireframe
Initial concept
2
High Fidelity
Polished design
Design Process
Live Design
3
Live Product
A screenshot of the landing page
ProductGallery
A closer look at the finished product in action
Craft Game Session
Gameplay demo hosted on a Haptic server
Architecture Overview
System architecture and infrastructure design visualization
Server Creation
Quick and intuitive server setup process with game selection
Server Dashboard
Comprehensive server management interface with real-time monitoring
HowWeBuiltIt
A structured approach from concept to delivery
1
Research
Interviewed 20+ gamers about their server hosting pain points
Research
Interviewed 20+ gamers about their server hosting pain points
1
2
Design
Created 3 distinct UI concepts and tested with focus groups
Design
Created 3 distinct UI concepts and tested with focus groups
2
3
Development
Built the real-time backend and server orchestration
Development
Built the real-time backend and server orchestration
3
4
Optimization
Optimized server spin-up times and resource allocation
Optimization
Optimized server spin-up times and resource allocation
4
5
Launch
Soft launch with beta testers, then public release
Launch
Soft launch with beta testers, then public release
5
Project in Production
Project in Production
Successfully deployed and serving users in a live environment
MeasurableSuccess
Real metrics that demonstrate the project's impact and success
0
Setup Time
From signup to running server
0
User Retention
Monthly active users after 6 months
0
First Session Length
How long users spend playing after initial setup
WANT RESULTS LIKE THESE?
Let's work together✨
🚀