© 2025 by Juliana N. Abrantes
Yesterday's Future
Yesterday’s Future is an informative website designed to raise awareness about screen time and gaming addiction. Inspired by the film Ready Player One, the website targets both parents and teenagers, offering resources sourced from Pro Juventute. The design aims to engage teenagers through retro-futuristic visuals, while providing parents with valuable information on managing their children's screen time.
Role
Visual Designer
Tools
Figma
Visual Studio Code
Year
2023


Design Approach
The website’s design is rooted in a retro-futuristic aesthetic inspired by Ready Player One, using bold, dynamic visuals to create an engaging experience for teenagers. We incorporated interactive elements such as hover effects and animations to maintain user interest and encourage exploration.
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Retro-Futuristic Design: Drawing on the visual style of Ready Player One, we used bright colors and bold typography to attract a younger audience.
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User-Focused Design: The content was structured to be straightforward for parents to navigate, while interactive components ensured teens remained engaged with the message.
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Interactive Elements: Animations and hover effects were used to make the experience feel dynamic and relevant to younger users.

Conclusion
Yesterday’s Future combines informative content with a captivating design to tackle the issues of screen time and gaming addiction. By blending engaging visuals with clear, actionable information, the website effectively reaches both teenagers and parents, encouraging awareness and positive change.