JC Ehle’s Post

Are you one of the many folks who struggle to get design integrated into the product development process? My latest Medium article may provide some helpful insights for you. My departure from Riot Games has given me time to reflect on some of the things that really worked about my time as Director of UX for a growing team of 15 designers and head of the UX craft at Riot, which doubled from 35 to over 70 during my time there. I've pulled my insights into 4 top themes - read on with this Friends Link to skip the paywall on Medium and find out how I helped drive the craft forward at small and large scale during my time at the company. If you'd like follow up articles that go into more detail about any of these topics, let me know! #uxdesign #uxresearch #technology #productdesign #productmanagement #gamedev #processdesign https://lnkd.in/gr6W736Q

Hi connections! Here is the second post of 30 days ui/ux design post...This UI is based on the interface of Netflix, what if Netflix has Group Stream, where a group of friends/family can watch the web series or movies from remote location using a series code or movie code. This helps them to watch the same movie or series together from different places we can also enable a group chat option where the friends/family can enjoy the movie by sharing their thoughts...I hope this feature will helps us in future...Happy to share my idea..:) #netflix #studentdesign #uidesign #30days30post #figmadesign  #tabularicons #futuristicdesign

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Why do I believe Netflix’s autoplay preview is a bad UX? Based on my personal POV. When you hover over any thumbnail, the movie/series/trailer starts playing the preview automatically which makes it impossible to read the information about the title. Even if you just wanted to check the genre or description, you have to end up watching the preview. This also consumes extra data if the user is with metered bandwidth or mobile data. Additionally, watching the preview can also feed the AI/ML with relevant data, which can further impact the home feed's personalization and suggestions. For all these, I consider it an example of bad UX. Though Netflix's goal was to grab user attention by showing the preview of the title, still I personally believe it’s an example of a bad user experience for most of the users. By the way, do you like this feature? 🤔 PS: Netflix now has the option to turn off auto-play previews. (check the 1st comment) #netflixux #netflix #uxmistakes #uiuxtrends

Netflix, My choose-something-to-watch time has increased exponentially due to horizontal and vertical scrolling. Most of what's recommended is on point; however, I'm experiencing analysis paralysis even though I know why the information is in front of me. 💡 There's an opportunity to have a "Surprise Me" button in the hero area to possibly solve the friction created. Maybe it's not a button. Maybe a "Not Sure What to Watch?" approach where I'm asked what I'm feeling in the moment — buttons... "Action" "Horror" "Sci-Fi". Combine my choice with my recent watch behavior to suggest an option rather than leaving me to succumb to my own subconscious indecisiveness. I could be asked "Got 30 minutes?" then the appropriate show would be recommended. 👉 I'm sure your UX team can come up with something and prioritize execution. If not or you need a fresh perspective from a non-Netflitizen, I'm open to help 😊 Now you know my current watching behavior, you're welcome 🤣 #netflix #doomscrolling #streaming #entertainment #behavior #ux #uxdesign #uxresearch #userexperience #uxstrategy

As a product designer, I'm always on the lookout for exceptional user experiences that seamlessly blend functionality and thoughtfulness. Today, while taking a break from applying for full-time job roles, I found myself in a familiar situation – it was well past lunchtime, and I was craving something delicious and comforting. I couldn't muster the energy to cook something new. That's when I decided to give Uber Eats a try. I activated my 4-week free trial of Uber One and placed an order for some mouthwatering Indian food. What happened next truly surprised and delighted me! Upon successfully placing my order, I noticed that Uber had implemented a brilliant feature – sharing a PIN code with the delivery partner to ensure that the food reaches the right person. This simple yet effective solution immediately put my mind at ease, knowing that my order would be delivered securely and efficiently. As an end-user, I was thrilled with this thoughtful addition to the delivery process. But as a product designer, I was truly inspired! It's often the small, well-crafted details that make the biggest impact on user experience. Uber's attention to detail and commitment to creating a seamless, secure delivery process left a lasting impression on me. This experience reaffirmed my passion for designing products that prioritize user needs and go above and beyond to create memorable, positive experiences. I aspire to bring this level of thoughtfulness and user-centric design to my future roles! #UberEats #ProductDesign #UserExperience #Innovation #Inspiration #uber Uber

As business owners, operators, and designers, there's a lot we can learn from Disney World and the way they design and run their parks. There are 2 main things that jump out to me after being there recently; the first being that it's a great example of using story and narrative to organize the entire project. The intent and story and sequence they want visitors to experience is articulated in clear principals and maintained throughout the layout and execution of the park. They have "Mickey's 10 Commandments", which is a simple way of creating a filter or list of priorities that they can refer back to, when decisions need to be made. The second and equally important aspect of the visitor's experience are the people working there. Even with the most amazing facility, if you have miserable people working there, it's just not going to be a good experience, or at least not as good as it should be. In this regard, the staff at Disney are remarkable in the way that every single person we interacted with was on the same program, and people I know who work in the operations world know it as well, because I've had several people mention that they are trying to even get just a small piece of that impact in their own operation. It's generally recognized that Disney really is a shining example of how to take care of guests and users of their facilities, and user experience designers (UX) will also refer to Disney as a leading example of how to guide each step of a users' experience. The thing that jumped out to me was that there was always someone there if you needed them, but they weren't pushy, they weren't telling you where to go and what to do (except at the park entry, where there were big lines, and that guidance was actually appreciated). Rather than being bossed around, you flow through the facilities themselves, being naturally pulled in the direction you need to go, with a combination of visual cues and intuitive wayfinding. It's actually following a lot of older ways of city planning, from the Greeks to the Romans, but brought into the Disney setting. https://lnkd.in/eTkWiEuu

Interesting thoughts on what the future may hold for Real Estate & how properties will be shown. Apple Vision Pro enables zillow shoppers to fully experience homes with advanced spatial technology & allows users to explore homes in a way that is the next best thing to being there in person. According to Zillow's latest Consumer Housing Trends Report: 74% of prospective buyers agree that 3D tours help them to get a better feel for a home's space than static photos. 70% wish that more listings had 3D tours available. During Covid, out of town buyers were shown properties via Face Time and Zoom. Many houses purchased before physically being in the space. Will Apple Vision Pro be the next big trend in Real Estate? Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

"Excited to share a brief overview of the latest frontend development trends for 2024! From AI-powered interfaces to immersive AR experiences, the future of frontend is full of exciting possibilities. Stay tuned for more insights! #frontenddevelopment #2024trends"