Complementary 35: Form Design with Adam Silver
Jun 2, 2024
In this discussion, Adam Silver, a designer and author recognized for his expertise in form design, shares insights drawn from his transition from developer to designer. He clarifies the complexities of designing effective web forms, highlighting the balance between usability and aesthetics. The team dissects both positive and negative user experiences with online forms, explores the evolving role of AI in form interactions, and emphasizes the importance of clear design elements like color contrast. Prepare for a fun dive into the art and intricacies of form design!
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Adam Silver's Form Design Origins
- Adam Silver started exploring form design by studying source code and trying to understand how submitting forms work.
- His early experience involved struggling with CGI scripts and reaching out to friends for help getting forms to work.
Forms Are Core to Interaction Design
- Nearly all web interactions involve forms, making form design central to interaction design.
- Multi-step wizards or flows are essentially composed of multiple mini-forms working together.
Embrace Form Design Complexity
- Accept that forms feel simple but have involved complexities in interaction and content design.
- Don’t pigeonhole yourself as just a form designer; form design is integral to broader interaction design.