DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

RefZone - Calling All Referees!

My Role

Henry Owen

Designer & Devloper

Henry Owen

Designer & Devloper

Henry Owen

Designer & Devloper

Henry Owen

Designer & Devloper

Timeline

Apr 2023 - Present

RefZone

refzone.org

Supporting referees across Australia!

Fully Fleshed Authentication System

Refzone features a robust authentication system built for real-world reliability and security. With support for user registration, secure sign-in, password recovery, and protected routes, users enjoy a seamless experience from the very first login. Form validation, hashed password storage, and error feedback keep accounts safe while making access easy for everyone. Designed for scalability and maintainability, the authentication flow supports multiple user roles, ensuring secure access for both everyday users and administrators.

Structured and Secure Backend Data Management

Backend data is meticulously organized to balance accessibility, privacy, and scalability. Each record is stored with clean separation of user credentials, roles, and system metadata ensuring both rapid queries and robust security. Logical schemas and indexed fields enable seamless authentication, granular permissions, and quick user management. Whether handling new registrations or supporting admin workflows, this backend transforms raw data into actionable insights while safeguarding user privacy at every step.

Innovative User Interface Design

This section highlights a user interface crafted for simplicity and engagement. The navigation bar provides instant access to core platform features, combining a modern aesthetic with practical usability. Personalized elements like the welcome banner and context-aware menus make each user feel at home, while clean layouts and interactive visual cues streamline every action. Designed to minimize friction and enhance exploration, this UI empowers users, whether new or experienced, to navigate with confidence and efficiency.

Automated Scenario Generation Pipeline

This model automates the creation of daily training scenarios for RefZone using a dynamic API-driven workflow. A constantly evolving instruction set ensures scenarios are always relevant, engaging, and high-quality. The pipeline leverages state-of-the-art AI completion, parses and processes data, and seamlessly uploads new content to the database all with full traceability and optimization through iterative improvements. As a result, scenario updates remain fresh and aligned with community needs, supporting continuous referee development at scale.

Automated Mail System

An integrated email automation system streamlines onboarding and keeps users engaged from their very first interaction. Customized triggers deliver timely, informative messages, like welcome emails and scenario reminders, directly to each user’s inbox. Dynamic content personalizes the experience, guiding new members through next steps while connecting them to key platform features. Designed for clarity and action, these automated communications help users start strong and stay connected, all without manual intervention.