I have a habit of asking one question before I start designing: "What would make this screen feel...

I have a habit of asking one question before I start designing: "What would make this screen feel...I have a habit of asking one question before I start designing: "What would make this screen feel...

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Ateeb Sheikh

pro

• Aug 6

I have a habit of asking one question before I start designing:

"What would make this screen feel obvious?"

Not beautiful. Not trendy. Obvious.

Because the best interfaces don't ask users to figure things out. They quietly guide them.

While working on this mobile concept in @Figma , I kept removing things that looked good but didn't help. Every screen became a little simpler. Every interaction became a little clearer.

Funny enough, the design got better the more I deleted.

That's the part I enjoy most about product design not adding pixels, but finding out which ones don't deserve to stay.

Curious to know: What's the first thing you remove when a UI starts feeling cluttered?

Tools: Figma

#Figma #MobileDesign #ProductDesign #UIDesign #UXDesign #InteractionDesign #DesignSystems #AppDesign

Corey Lewis

• Oct 11

Yo Designers! We're looking for a skilled product designer with an exceptional sense of visual design to create 5 high-end UI showcase visuals.

Tabish Malik

pro

• Oct 11

Sounds like a fun one! Looking forward to seeing the visuals that come out of this

Hatypo Studio

pro

• Oct 11

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Faza Dzikrulloh

pro

• Oct 11

love the shape!

Naim Islam

• Oct 11

This is so true! Even in 3D product animation, I always start with rough sketches on paper before jumping into Blender.

It saves hours of rework and the ideas flow more human. AI can't replace that feeling.

Great process Filip!

Filip Panov

max

• Aug 13

Is sketching part of your creative workflow or we've forgotten what it feels to be human?

Depending on the projec's scope, I normally like to explore my ideas on paper before I come up with the best solution. And no, they're not perfect. They are rough and messy, my goal is so...