PPT – Psychological Performance Tuning | Henning Fries

Discover how our brain manipulates time, what factors influence perceived waiting time, and how to optimize user experience through psychological performance tuning techniques in this insightful presentation.

Key takeaways
  • Our brain is a true master in processing single impressions and can even try to manipulate time.
  • The difference threshold for a delay is 20%, meaning that even one second more or less can make a significant difference in perceived waiting time.
  • The Weber constant is a formula that states that metrics like milliseconds and kilobytes are only a form of perception and are influenced by various factors like mood.
  • Waiting is a psychological performance tuning and can be influenced by factors like fear, dominance, and control.
  • The perceived duration of waiting time can be influenced by various factors, such as the mood and the expression of the individual.
  • The first meaningful paint is the point of time on a web page when the user is actively engaged and focused on the content.
  • Preemptive starts can be used to shorten waiting time and make the process more responsive.
  • Custom loading animations can be used to distract and entertain users while the content is being accessed.
  • Skeleton screens can shift the focus to the content being loaded and make the waiting time feel shorter.
  • The passive phase is very, very dangerous and should be used with caution.
  • The early completion technique can be used to make the waiting time feel shorter and give the user a sense of control.
  • The type A, B, and C indicators can be used to provide information about the current progress step and make the waiting time feel more predictable.
  • The perceived duration of waiting time can be influenced by the individual’s subjective time, which is shaped differently depending on the expression.
  • Our brain can compress long events and make waiting time feel shorter.
  • Waiting is a common experience that affects all of us and can be influenced by various factors like mood, expression, and control.