Published in UX Planet·PinnedUsability Case Study: Longform Reading Comprehension in Mobile InterfacesCurrent interfaces for longform reading are distracting. Advertisements, social-sharing interactions, browser tabs, device notifications…there’s a lot of reasons why the emphasis on finishing an article is often undermined. How might we leverage interactions within mobile devices to support longform reading, rather than distract from it? Preliminary Research Based on the research I’ve…8 min read
Mar 18, 2020Scarcity: A DiaryHow my perception of urgency is leveraged to persuade me to act. In Robert B. Cialdini’s seminal marketing book on persuasive techniques, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, he lists scarcity as the final principle in his “6 Principles of Influence.” Scarcity is the perception that something is more attractive when their availability is limited. I was drawn to this principle at first…Money Diary8 min read
Feb 9, 2020Designing for ReadabilitySelf-led project. The goals I have set for myself: Identify core factors that inhibit or are detrimental to long-form reading. Understand specific methods for designing digital content for readability. Create an intervention that adjusts an existing system to increase readability on a digital platform. …Readability9 min read
