Bryan Bigham

TM

Idaho Digital Drivers License

2024
A mockup for an iPhone placed on a table for a digital drivers liscense mobile app

As digital IDs become more common, how can we design one that feels truly native to mobile? This concept transforms Idaho’s ID into a seamless, secure, and intuitive experience—built for clarity, functionality, and a stronger connection to state identity.

As digital IDs become more common, how can we design one that feels truly native to mobile? This concept transforms Idaho’s ID into a seamless, secure, and intuitive experience—built for clarity, functionality, and a stronger connection to state identity.

Client:

Idaho Government

Client:

Idaho Government

My Role:

Product Designer

My Role:

Product Designer

Year:

2023

Year:

2023

Service Provided:

App Design, Branding, Figma

Service Provided:

App Design, Branding, Figma

Check out the prototype

Check out the prototype

Check out the prototype

Check out the prototype

Check out the prototype

Check out the prototype

A screenshot for two app screens

The Problem

As digital IDs gain traction, many fall short, focusing on replication over innovation. Idaho has the opportunity to lead with a solution that’s secure, intuitive, and rooted in state identity.

Key goals:

  • Design a seamless, user-friendly experience

  • Improve accessibility for all users

  • Highlight Idaho’s identity in both form and function

  • Build trust and a sense of belonging in the digital space

Process

I explored both physical and digital IDs, starting with Alaska before pivoting to Idaho. The project moved quickly from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes, with a major redesign completed in just three days.

Key steps:

  • Researched Apple Wallet, Delaware’s DDL, and state branding systems

  • Created wireframes, then shifted to high-fidelity prototyping

  • Designed a custom Idaho-branded logo and refined UI elements

  • Rapidly iterated on layout and interactions under a tight timeline

This project reinforced the value of adaptability, fast thinking, and focused design execution.

Reflection

This project challenged me to make decisive design choices under pressure, resulting in a clear, intuitive digital driver’s license for Idaho. Despite the time constraints, I successfully integrated state branding, strong typography, and a structured layout to enhance usability.

Outcome


Under tight deadlines, I delivered a clear, intuitive digital ID for Idaho with strong branding, clean typography, and structured layout.

Successes:

  • Functional UI with clear hierarchy

  • Custom state-branded logo

  • Readable, well-organized layout

Next Steps:

  • Add more Idaho-specific visuals

  • Expand to other ID types

  • Design onboarding and verification flows

This project reinforced the importance of trusting my instincts, balancing branding with usability, and refining designs efficiently under tight deadlines.