Signal app as come along in leaps and bounds, but there are always a few things that could be improved and expanded upon.
Group events are a real pain point:
Problem:
Finally decided on a time and place…
Now you can’t find it in the chat?
- often getting lost in the chatter
- Not visible to new members
- Additional details missed if not bundled together in a single message.
This solution for the Signal app solves all of these.
Features
native Signal drawer item
native Signal editor window
Event image avatar w/ default icon
Title field
Direct action to create group instantly
Single-thumb-friendly time picker
Scrolls-up on tap
In-window calendar picker
Scrolls-up & down on tap
1. Autocomplete Google location
2. ‘Open in’ link
1. Expanded, highlighted
2. Expanded (click to contract)
3. Contracted (click to expand)
Edit buttons (admins only)
Clickable prototype
Have a play!
Hint: there’s a lot of interactivity…
Click anywhere in the frame →
F – Fullscreen
R – restart
L–R – cycle through the frames
Simple solutions are rarely simple
Considerations for a seamless fit into an existing environment include:
Screen space
Designing a component that fits into the wider frame without distracting – or disappearing – into the larger picture
Editability
Giving cues and courses of action to edit event details such as time, location & attendees.
Touch area
Keeping things intuitive & usable, factoring in the right placement on the frame, acknowledging current UX design standards.
Detail clustering
Showing the right amount of detail without overwhelming, while using the right affordances and cues to indicate all that’s under the hood.