Voxxed Days Ioannina 2024 - Beyond Buttons: Crafting Satisfying & Easily Marketable Products

Developing satisfying and marketable products requires understanding user needs through empathy and UX design, while also considering developer experience and feedback from power users and first-time users.

Key takeaways
  • To create satisfying and marketable products, develop empathy and understand how users feel when using a product.
  • The user interface (UI) is what a user interacts with, and the user experience (UX) is how a user feels when using a product.
  • The developer experience (DX) is equally important, as it affects how developers interact with and develop products.
  • Keep it simple, and don’t overcomplicate products with unnecessary features or complex design.
  • Error prevention is key, and being able to recover from errors is crucial.
  • Consistency and standards are important for user understanding and satisfaction.
  • The DX team is responsible for writing technical documentation and ensuring that developers have the necessary information to understand and develop products.
  • Empathy is a skill that can be developed, and seeking feedback from users and colleagues is essential.
  • Power users are those who know how to use a product quickly and efficiently and can provide valuable feedback.
  • First-time users may need more guidance and support, but power users can help identify areas for improvement.
  • Understanding user behavior and psychology can help create more user-friendly and satisfying products.
  • Autism is not always a bad thing, but it can be a challenge for some developers.
  • Google Drive is an example of a product that has improved over time through user feedback and iteration.
  • Social media can be a powerful tool for gathering user feedback and testing products.
  • The power user is a key demographic for product development, and their feedback should be valued and considered.
  • Interactions can be physical or digital, and understanding the physical and digital interactions is crucial for creating effective products.
  • Trello is an example of a product that has succeeded in creating a sense of simplicity and ease of use.