Access
People can use a pattern, PIN, or fingerprint where supported.
2020Private gallery app
Vault Private Gallery Lock
A private gallery that feels calm, familiar, and easy to understand.
Core Infinite / ProjectMobile
A mobile gallery app for organizing selected personal photos and videos separately from the device’s main photo library.
What we made, why it mattered, and how it came together.
Vault gives people a separate place for selected photos and videos. It includes PIN and pattern setup, fingerprint access, gallery tools, settings, and optional disguised app icons.
We kept the protection steps clear, then used familiar gallery patterns once the user was inside.
Gallery
Browsing and selecting media works like a regular photo app.
Settings
The active access and appearance choices remain visible.
App icon
Optional icons offer a less obvious appearance on the device.
A privacy app needs to feel secure without becoming difficult to use.
People need to understand how they will enter the app, where their media is stored, and which settings are active.
At the same time, the experience should remain discreet and as familiar as the gallery they already know.
What we had to balance
Clear protection and discreet appearance
Familiar gallery actions and a private boundary
Fast fingerprint access and a clear fallback
Personalization and visible current settings
Our approach
Make entry clear, then keep the gallery familiar.
Setup explains the selected access method and asks for confirmation before saving it. Fingerprint access is an option, not the only way back in.
Inside the vault, familiar grids, selection, and browsing reduce the learning curve.
- Explain the private boundary
- Reuse familiar gallery patterns
- Show the active access method
- Keep a clear fallback
People separating personal media
Want selected photos and videos outside the main gallery.
People who share a device
Need more control over access and the app's visible appearance.
Everyday gallery users
Expect media browsing and selection to work in a familiar way.
The experience, step by step.
Choose an access method
Set a pattern or PIN with clear instructions.
Confirm it
Repeat the credential before it is saved.
Add fingerprint access
Enable faster entry where the device supports it.
Enter the vault
A clear transition shows that the private gallery is open.
Add media
Choose photos and videos and understand where they are going.
Browse and organize
Use familiar gallery controls inside the private space.
Adjust settings
Review access and choose an optional app icon.
How the different parts work together.
Each feature supports the wider experience instead of standing on its own.
PIN and pattern setup
Creation, confirmation, and error states are clearly separated.
- Pattern
- PIN
- Confirmation
- Mismatch message
Fingerprint access
Biometric entry adds convenience while keeping the main credential available.
- Prompt
- Success
- Unavailable state
- Fallback
Private gallery
Common media patterns make browsing and selection easy to learn.
- Gallery grid
- Media view
- Selection
- Organization
Settings and icon
Access and appearance choices show the current state before a change is applied.
- Access settings
- Appearance
- Icon preview
- Confirmation
Key decisions
What we chose and why.
Separate each setup step
DecisionUse distinct screens for creation, confirmation, and errors.
ReasonPeople should know whether their access method was saved correctly.
Keep a fallback
DecisionDo not make fingerprint access the only entry route.
ReasonFingerprint sensors can fail or become unavailable.
Use familiar gallery patterns
DecisionKeep browsing and selection close to a standard photo app.
ReasonPrivacy should not make everyday media tasks harder.
How the details support the experience.
Access
One clear decision per screen
Credential screens remove distractions and give strong feedback for each step.
- Focused task
- Large controls
- Confirmation
- Calm errors
Gallery
Private, but still familiar
Media grids and selection keep the rhythm people already understand from photo apps.
- Familiar grid
- Clear selection
- Media-first layout
- Private context
Discretion
App appearance as a visible setting
Alternate icons are shown as clear choices with a preview and selected state.
- Icon preview
- Selected state
- Labels
- Confirmation
How the product works behind the scenes.
States
Access needs clear transitions
The design separates setup, locked, unlocked, fingerprint, fallback, and settings states so each screen has a clear purpose.
- Credential states
- Fingerprint support
- Lock state
- Saved settings
The details that keep the experience dependable.
Trust
Be clear about what the app controls
The interface shows the active access method, where imported media will go, and how to use the fallback when fingerprint entry is unavailable.
- Visible access state
- Clear fallback
- Clear import wording
- Understandable settings
A closer look at the work.
Screens and design details from the project, with a short note about each view.
The full flow moves from access setup to fingerprint entry, gallery organization, settings, and app icon choices.
A private space that explains itself without creating fear.
Vault combines clear access setup, optional fingerprint entry, familiar gallery controls, and discreet appearance choices in one calm mobile experience.
What we delivered
- Pattern and PIN setup
- Fingerprint access
- Private gallery
- Settings
- App icon choices
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