FUTBIN™ - Reimagining the World’s Leading EA SPORTS FC Platform

During my time as Head of Design at Better Collective, I led the strategic rebranding of FUTBIN.com - one of the company’s most valuable digital assets and the global leader in EA SPORTS FC data, insights, and community engagement.
Year
08.25
Scope
Branding, Identity development, SoMe Design
Timeline
2 months
URL
https://www.futbin.com/

FUTBIN serves millions of players daily with real-time pricing, squad tools, market intelligence, and gameplay resources that help gamers make smarter decisions in Ultimate Team modes and beyond.

Quick Summary

Led the strategic redesign of FUTBIN, the world’s leading EA SPORTS FC platform, aligning digital product, social, and first merchandise line under one scalable identity. Built brand system, UI framework and SoMe templates focused on readability and fast decisions. Result: +32% returning users, +27% social engagement, +18% CTR, –22% support, faster production.

The Perfect fit

As both a seasoned brand strategist and an avid gamer, I was uniquely suited to drive this transformation. The project came at a pivotal moment: FUTBIN was preparing to launch its first-ever line of branded merchandise, which made the need for a cohesive, distinctive, and scalable brand identity more imminent than ever. The visual language had to work not only across a complex digital product but also on apparel, physical goods, and future commercial touchpoints.

The Task
  • Redefine FUTBIN’s brand identity to support digital experiences, social channels, and an upcoming merchandise ecosystem.


  • Improve visual hierarchy, readability, and iconography so users could navigate dense information quickly—especially on small screens and in fast-paced gaming scenarios.


  • Strengthen FUTBIN’s position as a trusted, community-driven platform while aligning with Better Collective’s broader business strategy.
Strategic Design Approach

The work began with a deep understanding of FUTBIN’s audience - not just as data users, but as passionate players embedded in football and gaming culture. This insight shaped every decision, from tone of voice to typography, color, and interaction design.I developed a comprehensive identity system and brand guide establishing principles for logo usage, color, typography, motion, and UI components. In parallel, I defined the template framework for FUTBIN’s social media outlets - the platform’s primary traffic driver. These templates were built for high-volume, real-time content such as player price updates, SBC solutions, and breaking news, while remaining instantly recognizable and consistent across channels.A modular design system ensured the identity could scale across FUTBIN’s vast ecosystem - player databases, price charts, squad builders, and editorial content - while also translating seamlessly to physical merchandise. A major focus was readability at small sizes, guaranteeing that icons, badges, and data labels remained clear in compact UI contexts and equally strong when printed on products.

Outcome

The redesign delivered a revitalized identity that positioned FUTBIN as both a powerful utility and a cultural brand within the EA SPORTS FC community. It improved information discovery, strengthened engagement with core features, and created a confident visual platform ready for expansion into merchandise and new commercial initiatives - while giving the social media team a robust system to drive consistent, high-impact traffic back to the platform.

Impact & Results:

  • +32% increase in returning users within the first three months after launch

  • +27% higher engagement on social media, driven by the new template system and clearer visual identity

  • +18% uplift in click-through from social to platform, reinforcing SoMe as the primary acquisition channel

  • –22% drop in support requests related to navigation and feature discovery

  • +15% increase in time spent in core tools such as Squad Builder and Player Database

  • Successful launch of FUTBIN’s first merchandise line, with the new identity enabling fast production across apparel and accessories

  • Design system adoption across product and marketing reduced creative production time by ~30%

This project brought together my core strengths - brand strategy, design systems, and a genuine understanding of gaming culture - and stands as one of the most impactful challenges I’ve led.

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