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Janum Trivedi - What makes a software product feel great

Sep 18, 2024
49:21
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Janum Trivedi, a prototyping wizard known for his stunning design work, shares his insights on enhancing software feel. He delves into the nuances of creating engaging animations, including his impressive download animation for the ARC browser. Janum discusses the significant design overhaul of the Netflix iOS app, revealing how fluid interactions can dramatically elevate user experience. Plus, he highlights the importance of shaders in modern visuals and shares his journey from engineering to impactful design, bridging the gap between functionality and aesthetics.
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Quick takeaways

  • High-quality design significantly impacts user experience and business metrics, as exemplified by the successful Netflix app redesign.
  • Creating engaging animations involves modeling physics principles to ensure fluid and appealing user interactions across different interfaces.

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Impact of Craft on Business Metrics

Craft in design plays a significant role in shaping user experience and, subsequently, business metrics. A case discussed highlights that substantial improvements in core metrics were observed after a redesign project at Netflix, where the application of design craft proved to be a valuable investment. The surprising empirical data showed dramatic gains, contradicting the typical expectation of short-term losses when making substantial changes to design. This reinforces the idea that prioritizing high-quality design can lead to tangible benefits for businesses, challenging the viewpoint that design is merely a vanity exercise.

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