Nuestra Casita - A Virtual Space to Feel Closer

Nuestra Casita - A Virtual Space to Feel Closer

cover image of the Nuestra Casita case study
cover image of the Nuestra Casita case study

ROLE

UX UI Designer - Vibe Coder

Duration

2 weeks

Context

This project was born from my desire to create a warm, virtual space to share with friends who live far away but remain close to my heart. Even though we’re not physically together, we still talk almost daily, sharing creative projects, struggles, and laughter. I wanted to build a place that could replicate that feeling of presence—a little home where we could “exist” together even from a distance.


At the same time, I was curious to explore game design, a discipline I had never worked in professionally. I saw this as a chance to experiment with visual design, web programming, and even AIcombining creativity and code in one meaningful, personal project.

Design Process

From the beginning, I wanted the visual world to feel soft, cozy, and familiar. I drew inspiration from games like Tsuki Odyssey and, as well as illustrated interiors and pastel environments I found on Pinterest. The idea was to create a home that felt welcoming, playful, and intimate.

Image of the moodboard with all the visual references for the game
Image of the moodboard with all the visual references for the game

I structured the app around a few key moments:

1.

Selecting a character

2.

Entering the shared home

3.

Chat interaction and object animations

The entire interface and structure were defined using Figma. Then, I gradually built the experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, working directly in the Cursor AI editor. This setup allowed me to iterate quickly and keep everything in one place.

figma image of the Nuestra Casita screens
figma image of the Nuestra Casita screens
figma image of the Nuestra Casita screens
Image of all the assets used for the Nuestra Casita design
Image of all the assets used for the Nuestra Casita design
Image of all the assets used for the Nuestra Casita design

The Game So Far

The current version is a playable, multiplayer experience. When users enter, they choose a character and can explore the shared virtual home with friends. The chat system lets them send floating messages that appear as bubbles above their character, adding a lively, personal feel.

Key features include:

  • Character selection screen

  • Responsive game view (mobile & desktop)

  • Bubble chat system with disappearing messages

  • Multiplayer functionality using WebSocket

  • Interactable objects like lamps, sinks, and bathtubs

Although simple, the home already includes animated elements like passing clouds (via Lottie animations) and environmental sound effects. It runs in the browser and is currently hosted using GitHub, Netlify, and Render.

Final Reflections

This project has been a personal playground and a learning lab.

It allowed me to bring together design, code, and emotion into something tangible. Nuestra Casita isn’t meant to be a big commercial game, it's simply an excuse to explore, to learn, and, most of all, to reconnect with the people I love… even if it’s just through a tiny screen.

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