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Metamuse

1 // Tool switching

Mar 24, 2020
42:01

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Quick takeaways

  • Modelessness and a chromeless design are crucial for intuitive interface design on touchscreens.
  • Curating a small, useful palette of instruments strikes the right balance between choice and simplicity in user experience.

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Tool Switching Challenges and Goals

One of the main challenges the podcast discusses is tool switching on touchscreens, specifically with regards to stylus input. The goal is to improve the user experience by finding a solution that is modeless and avoids cluttering the screen with toolbars. Different approaches were explored, such as quasi modes and using the stylus angle for different actions. However, technical limitations and user feedback led to the current solution of a tool palette that can be swiped in and out when needed.

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