User Experiences that had an impact
UX Design is more than designing what screen opens on a button click. It’s about understanding the user journey, their task to be done with the app, and translating it to the device specific interface.
This is where building for each device and its unique interfacing capabilities come in.
Leveraging what the device gives you as how humans interact with it and combining it with your understanding of the job to be done with the app along with the user journey results in truly native apps that end up gaining unheard of popularity.
Launching on April fools day in 2014 and being rejected for the first time by Apple for being too simple, Yo became an overnight sensation in 2014 with its minimalist concept of sending a single "Yo" notification to friends. With a staggering 1 million downloads in just 4 days, Yo went onto raising millions, all for an app that tool 8 hours for its initial development to launch!
Cycloramic is an innovative photography app that captivated users with its ability to create 360 degrees hands-free panoramic photos using the iPhone's built-in vibration. It was celebrated for its unique and fun approach to photography.
Tweetie was a simple Twitter client for iOS that delivered on quality update after update. Additionally, Tweetie invented new user interactions like pull-to-refresh (patented!) and introduced other interactions like quick actions.
Paper from Facebook was a news-reading app that presented stories and articles in a visually engaging way. It aimed to redefine the way users consumed news and content on mobile devices.
Things 3 is a popular task management app known for its elegant design and robust features. It provides users with a powerful tool for organizing tasks, to-dos, and projects, making it a favorite among productivity enthusiasts.
Apollo for Reddit was a highly regarded Reddit client for iOS, known for its user-friendly interface and rich feature set. It provides a seamless Reddit browsing experience on mobile devices. Apollo for Reddit enhances the Reddit experience by offering a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features for a smoother and more enjoyable browsing experience
Launched in 2010, Flipboard curates magazines and news in a magazine like format where you can flip through the articles, images, and videos being shared. The app ended up winning the prestegious Apple's iPad App of the Year in 2010 among several other accolades.