Embracing minimal input for maximum output in UI/UX Design Systems
Tim Yang
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In the realm of UI/UX design, the philosophy of minimal input and maximum output has become increasingly popular. How are designers and developers implementing this approach in their projects? What challenges and successes have you encountered ? Share your experiences and learn from the community’s insights.
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Robin Dhanwani@robin_dhanwani2
This is what I try to do to achieve "Minimum Input - Max Output" through UX Design:
1) Please prioritize hard on what users really need. There is a trade-off to usability with every feature addition.
2) Sharp, clear, and concise UX copy. No one has time to read paragraphs to understand instructions and information.
3) AI to anticipate User Actions. Automate or nudge them saving any inputs from them
4) Power of Defaults: Make most common choices default and provide power to customize
5) Disclose Info Progressively: Reveal information and options to users gradually, only when needed.
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In the world of UI/UX design, designers and developers are implementing the minimal input for maximum output approach by streamlining processes, focusing on essential elements, and optimizing user experiences. This shift towards simplicity and efficiency has led to improved user engagement and satisfaction.
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At Codejet, we have used extensive tokenization, so that, for example, we are able to change colors or fonts from one place throughout the project. I'm curious what you guys think about it: https://www.figma.com/community/...
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Have you ever seen a UI/UX designer work their magic, turning minimal clicks into maximum impact? It’s like watching a master chef create a gourmet meal with just a few key ingredients - sheer brilliance in simplicity!
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Most design systems are hard to implement, use and reuse for multiple projects. They have unnecessary items just to show the huge component library.
But the truth is that no designer uses it as it is. They get a good start, and then they design on their own. But they also have to delete and cleanup a lot of stuff to be able to use the DS properly.
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@benny_wan Absolutely, optimizing design workflows to reduce inefficiencies is a brilliant strategy for maximizing output with minimal user input. Efficiency at its finest!
Revising design workflows to cut out inefficiencies is a game changer. More output, less user effort. Efficiency at its best!
To be honest, what I usually see in UI/UX designs these days are lot of "fluff". There will be a lot of animations and effects, which are indeed cool, but in terms of functionality, it has no purpose other than to get your attention.
I'm starting to embrace minimal design that's both functional and looks good. Finding that balance comes with trial and error but it's worth it. I take a lot of inspiration from Johny Ive from Apple for minimal and sleek design ideas that are both elegant and functional.
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Incorporating perspectives from psychology, design, and engineering has helped us create more efficient interfaces that require minimal input but deliver maximum output.
Blending psychology, design, and engineering for efficient interfaces is genius. Minimal input, maximum output. Great strategy!
Leveraging data analytics to refine user interactions is brilliant. Cutting the fluff to enhance what users value? Spot on!
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Blending insights from psychology, design, and engineering to craft efficient interfaces showcases the power of interdisciplinary collaboration for optimized user experiences.
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@listenone Merging psychology, design, and engineering for maximal efficiency is a brilliant approach to crafting interfaces.
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@new_user__22220228108afc2d324df62 Using data analytics to fine-tune user interactions and focus on what truly matters to them is an insightful and effective strategy.
Our focus has been on creating more intuitive interfaces that anticipate user needs. It’s about minimizing the learning curve and making interactions feel natural."
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@dongrubing Absolutely, honing in on creating intuitive interfaces that anticipate user needs is a brilliant approach—simplifying learning for enhanced intuitiveness.
Focusing on intuitive interfaces that predict what users need is key. Less learning, more intuitiveness. Smart move!
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@zhaohui_li it's all about reducing the learning curve and ensuring interactions are seamless and natural.
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Leveraging a comprehensive component library streamlines workflows and ensures consistency, truly transforming the design and development process.
Creating a comprehensive component library is truly a forward-thinking move. It not only ensures consistency across your designs but also significantly accelerates both the design and development phases.
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@xiaoying_wu Indeed, assembling a comprehensive component library is a forward-thinking strategy that guarantees design consistency and greatly speeds up the design and development process. Brilliant move!
Adopting a consistent design language has been key. It minimizes confusion for the user and streamlines our design process across different projects.
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@dennis_lee_9527 Adopting a consistent design language is a smart approach. It not only reduces user confusion but also streamlines the design process across projects. Excellent strategy!
Adopting a mobile-first approach forced us to think about how to deliver a full-featured experience with limited screen real estate, which naturally aligns with the minimal input philosophy.
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@wang_sarah Embracing a mobile-first approach cleverly compels innovation within constraints, perfectly encapsulating the minimal input philosophy for maximal impact.
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Great topic! As a product designer for SaaS platforms, I've found that focusing on core functionalities and simplifying user flows leads to cleaner, more intuitive interfaces. The challenge is balancing simplicity with feature richness, but the payoff in user satisfaction is huge. Curious to hear others' strategies and experiences!