Tennessee Digital ID
Envisioning the future of state identification; how might a digital counterpart make identity verification easier and more accessible?
With 85% of US adults owning and using smartphones, we are rapidly replacing traditionally physical information with digital counterparts. Credit cards, concert tickets, vaccination records, etc. are moving from our wallets to our phones, but Digital IDs have not yet been widely accepted. Tennessee ID explores how a Digital ID can provide greater convenience, efficiency, pride, and security for Tennessee residents. Being 1 of 4 states where a digital ID is currently under legislative review, Tennessee has no active digital ID solution.
Client
Academic Project
Services
Visual Design UI & UX Design
Industries
Government & Public Services
Date
January – February 2024
Traditional Physical ID Cards have not evolved into the digital age. They are relatively uninteresting, outdated, difficult to scan, and inconvenient to carry around. Current Digital ID solutions replicate rather than transform the experience of the ID. I aimed to create a prideful, efficient, and secure Digital ID for the state of Tennessee that feels clean, delightful, modern, playful, and nostalgic to state residents.
Takeaways I challenged myself to design an ID for a state that I wasn't super familiar with at the beginning, which made me learn more about Tennesssee and learn that it's a pretty neat place. I learned not to get too attached to a certain design direction too soon, as it can limit you from exploring other, better options. Additionally, I learned how being able to do a lot of iteration is extremely important! Continuous feedback and exploration are very helpful to reaching the best possible solution within limited time constraints.