Posted by Matthew Pateman & Mallory Carroll (UX Analysis), and Josef Burnham (UX Design)
Smartwatches have gotten more and more in style, with many individuals utilizing them to remain related, observe their well being, and management their gadgets. Watches allow individuals to get info at a look after which take motion. These fast and frequent interactions can assist individuals get again to being current of their every day lives.
To assist with the challenges of designing and constructing nice watch experiences that work for all, we’ve got created a collection of movies. These movies cowl quite a lot of matters beginning with easy methods to perceive what individuals need from a smartwatch app. We cowl how finest to design in your target market, and easy methods to benefit from the watch’s kind issue with a collection of design ideas. Lastly, we offer you an introduction on easy methods to method product inclusion all through the entire growth lifecycle, and the way this method can assist make your merchandise higher for all. In case you’re involved in studying extra, be sure you take a look at the movies under.
1. Introduction to UX Analysis & Product Inclusion on Put on OS
In case you’re contemplating constructing a smartwatch app however don’t know easy methods to start, this video will allow you to get began. It reveals easy methods to uncover what individuals need from a smartwatch app, what a fantastic Put on OS expertise ought to appear like, and the way to make sure it addresses actual wants of the individuals you might be constructing for. Lastly, you’ll learn the way to take an equity-focused method when growing merchandise, apps, and experiences.
2. Introduction to UX Design on Put on OS
Do you know that the typical smartwatch interplay is roughly 5 seconds lengthy? On this video you’ll discover ways to design efficient and interesting experiences for Put on OS. We’ll information you on easy methods to take advantage of out of those quick watch interactions by protecting key variations between cellular and smartwatch design, the significance of a glanceable consumer expertise, and sensible ideas for designing for various Put on OS surfaces.
3. Introduction to Product Inclusion & Fairness
We are going to introduce you to Product Inclusion and Fairness, and easy methods to method it when designing for Put on OS. You’ll discover ways to construct for belonging and make merchandise extra accessible and usable by all.
4. Case Research: Inclusion and Exclusion in Know-how Design
Right here you will notice a collection of case research exhibiting how product and design selections could be impactful on a private, neighborhood, and systemic degree. Designs can each be affirming and inclusive, or dangerous and exclusionary to numerous individuals and communities. We’ll use some examples to spotlight how essential inclusion and fairness concerns are when making product choices.
5. Issues for Group Co-Design
The final video on this collection offers you an introduction into neighborhood co-design, a robust method that focuses on constructing options with, not for, traditionally marginalized communities. In neighborhood co-design, we interact with individuals based mostly on identification, tradition, neighborhood, and context. You’ll learn the way to interact individuals and communities in a secure, respectful, and equity-centered approach in product growth.
Preserve your eyes peeled for extra updates from us as we proceed to share and evolve our newest design considering and practices, ideas, and tips.
We even have many extra sources to assist get you began designing for Put on OS:
- Discover inspiring designs for various kinds of apps in our gallery
- Keen on designing for a number of gadgets from TV’s to mobiles to tablets, take a look at our design hub
- Entry developer documentation for Put on OS
