Post on 12-Apr-2017
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Designing for the Apple Watch
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Dimitris KontarisUser Experience Professional
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Wearables The Basics Considerations Frameworks
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Wearables
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They serve a functional purpose
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The basics
hi@dkontaris.comFamiliarise yourself with the device
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Know the device itself
https://developer.apple.com/watch/human-interface-guidelines/
Know the interface
hi@dkontaris.comDesigning on the computer can be deceiving
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Marvel App
https://marvelapp.com
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Considerations
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What features should be carried over to the watch?
Navigation is crucial. You can easily get lost.
hi@dkontaris.comErgonomics - Design for minimum interaction with the Watch
hi@dkontaris.comWhere is my App?
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Glances are live shortcuts.
Where is my App?
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GlancesComplications
hi@dkontaris.comQuestion the very existence of the app on the Watch
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Does it solve a problem on the wrist / improving users lives in any way?
Is its USP transferable to the Watch?
Does it make the app experience better when accessed from the wrist?
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Simple frameworks to keep in mind
hi@dkontaris.comInformation based apps
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It’s 18 degrees outside.
It is raining at the moment in your area and the temperature will fluctuate from 18 to 13 degrees today.
During the day the temperature is going to look like that.
During the week it’s going to look like that.
And this is some other more detailed information you might be interested in.
Information Prioritisation
The Weather app - What’s the weather?
hi@dkontaris.comComplication
It’s 18 degrees outside.
It is raining at the moment in your area and the temperature will fluctuate from 18 to 13 degrees today.
During the day the temperature is going to look like that.
During the week it’s going to look like that.
And this is some other more detailed information you might be interested in.
The Weather app - What’s the weather?
hi@dkontaris.comGlance
It’s 18 degrees outside.
It is raining at the moment in your area and the temperature will fluctuate from 18 to 13 degrees today.
During the day the temperature is going to look like that.
During the week it’s going to look like that.
And this is some other more detailed information you might be interested in.
The Weather app - What’s the weather?
hi@dkontaris.comWatch App
It’s 18 degrees outside.
It is raining at the moment in your area and the temperature will fluctuate from 18 to 13 degrees today.
During the day the temperature is going to look like that.
During the week it’s going to look like that.
And this is some other more detailed information you might be interested in.
The Weather app - What’s the weather?
hi@dkontaris.comWatch App
It’s 18 degrees outside.
It is raining at the moment in your area and the temperature will fluctuate from 18 to 13 degrees today.
During the day the temperature is going to look like that.
During the week it’s going to look like that.
And this is some other more detailed information you might be interested in.
The Weather app - What’s the weather?
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It’s 18 degrees outside.
It is raining at the moment in your area and the temperature will fluctuate from 18 to 13 degrees today.
During the day the temperature is going to look like that.
During the week it’s going to look like that.
And this is some other more detailed information you might be interested in.
The Weather app - What’s the weather?
hi@dkontaris.comInstructions based apps
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Consistent workflow with
iPhone app
I want to go home.
Let’s go. How do I get there?
How many calories am I going to lose if I choose to walk? How much would each trip cost?
Citymapper - I want to go home
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Citymapper - I want to go home
I want to go home.
Let’s go. How do I get there?
How many calories am I going to lose if I choose to walk? How much would each trip cost?
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Citymapper - I want to go home
I want to go home.
Let’s go. How do I get there?
How many calories am I going to lose if I choose to walk? How much would each trip cost?
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Citymapper - I want to go home
I want to go home.
Let’s go. How do I get there?
How many calories am I going to lose if I choose to walk? How much would each trip cost?
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Citymapper - I want to go home
I want to go home.
Let’s go. How do I get there?
How many calories am I going to lose if I choose to walk? How much would each trip cost?
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Citymapper - I want to go home
I want to go home.
Let’s go. How do I get there?
How many calories am I going to lose if I choose to walk? How much would each trip cost?
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Citymapper - I want to go home
I want to go home.
Let’s go. How do I get there?
How many calories am I going to lose if I choose to walk? How much would each trip cost?
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Citymapper - I want to go home
I want to go home.
Let’s go. How do I get there?
How many calories am I going to lose if I choose to walk? How much would each trip cost?
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Citymapper - I want to go home
I want to go home.
Let’s go. How do I get there?
How many calories am I going to lose if I choose to walk? How much would each trip cost?
hi@dkontaris.comEntertainment apps
hi@dkontaris.comThe toilet situation
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J-oke
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/j-oke-i-need-quick-one-liner/id1049977422?mt=8
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Familiarise yourself with the device
Designing on the computer can be deceiving
Test what you design and build
Design for your unique selling point
Design for minimum interaction with the Watch
Where is my App?
Question the very existence of the app on the Watch
Prioritise Information
Have a consistent workflow with iPhone app
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The Basics
Considerations
Frameworks
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