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360: Measuring Success in Interface Design

360: Measuring Success in Interface Design

FromDesign Details


360: Measuring Success in Interface Design

FromDesign Details

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Aug 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, we answer two listener questions – bonus question in The Sidebar! In the first, we discuss text contrast, accessibility, and winning arguments. In the second, we work out what it means to measure success in interface design.Golden Ratio Patrons:We’re supported by Float.com, a resource scheduling tool that is visual, flexible, fast, and reliable. In the last two months, they’ve launched integrations with the top four project management tools: Jira, Asana, Teamwork, and Trello. The integration features a sidebar that imports your tasks or issues into Float, so you can drag and drop them onto your team member's schedules. Learn more at float.com/designdetailsLatest VIP Patrons:Huge shoutouts to our latest Very Important Pixels!Ashley HopkinsAndy WeirCrystal EllisHana FeriancovaChelsea BishopNick HumphreysThe Sidebar:The Sidebar is an exclusive weekly segment for our Patreon supporters. You can subscribe starting at $1 per month for access to full episodes going forward! Sign up at https://patreon.com/designdetails.In this week's Sidebar, we answer a bonus listener question about how to argue with the CEO about design decisions. We talk about text hierarchy, contrast, accessibility, and how to win arguments.Tweets:Vinsg says it's painful to listen to other podcasts after having our show notes and chapters - we're so happy you notice and appreciate these!Ying Yao says, regarding last week's episode, "To me, creating a single source of truth library of components and patterns frees designers to exercise their creativity in tackling interesting product challenges."Listener Question:Elliott Roche asks: "How to get quantitative measurements for user interfaces" - the body of the question provides more details.Quantitative vs. QualitativeLearn more about perceived latency.Learn more about React Suspense.Learn more about Lighthouse and measuring best practices.Web Vitals are the new measurements for building great user experiences on the web.Cool Things:Brian shared that Tesla is offering touch-free test drives. If you are bored at home, and want to experience the fun of an electric call, go in for a test drive! It was a blast and the people were not pushy at all to see if we were even interested in buying. Marshall shared Survive the Hunt, a YouTube series by FailRace, in which teams play virtual tag inside of Grand Theft Auto V. Rules and regulations apply, tensions run high, and you'll have a blast watching.Design Details on the Web:? We are @designdetailsfm? Brian is @brian_lovin? Marshall is @marshallbock? Don't have Twitter? Email us at designdetailsfm@gmail.com? Support us on Patreon - your support literally makes this show possible. Thank you ❤️❓ Got a question? Ask it on our Listener Questions Hub, and we'll do our best to answer it on the show :)⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on iTunesGoodbye!
Released:
Aug 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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A weekly conversation about design process and culture. Hosted by Marshall Bock and Brian Lovin.