Client: Kingmakers
Project: Redesigning the Kingmakers web experience
Focus: Making racehorse ownership simple, accessible & exciting for users
Role: Lead UX/UI design team
The Challenge
Kingmakers is a platform aimed at simplifying racehorse ownership, a concept that can feel complex and intimidating, especially for first-time users. The key challenge was to transform this intricate financial and emotional experience into something clear, trustworthy, and engaging.
Objectives
- Clarifying complicated concepts
Helps users understand what racehorse ownership means and how it works. -
Improve usability,
Deliver an intuitive journey from discovery through to sign-up and engagement. -
Build trust through design,
Make a traditionally exclusive experience feel welcoming and transparent. -
Elevate visual appeal,
Communicate excitement and credibility, while keeping the interface clean and user-centred.
Research & Strategy
To start, the Edit Studio team focused on understanding the user:
- Who are potential buyers?
- What assumptions do they have about horse ownership?
- Where do users get confused or overwhelmed?
By mapping these insights to user journeys, the team identified key decision points and pain points that needed clearer guidance.
The strategy emphasised:
- Simple navigation
- Step-by-step onboarding
- Readable, approachable explanations
Design & Execution
- Clear Information Architecture
Wireframes were developed that broke down racehorse ownership into digestible steps — from initial exploration to deeper engagement. - Clean Layouts + Readable Content
Strong visuals and a clear content hierarchy ensured users could scan and understand complex ideas without feeling overwhelmed. - Trust-First Visuals
The design prioritised a professional yet friendly aesthetic. Visual cues were optimised to reflect trustworthiness and excitement, essential emotions for a platform inviting financial participation.
Final Outcome
- A user experience that turns a complex idea into something fun and easy to digest
- A friendly, trustworthy interface that invites exploration
- Strong visuals that support user confidence
As Edit Studio puts it: “Making racehorse ownership simple and exciting.”
Design should never say, ‘Look at me.’ It should always say, ‘Look at this.’






