Adding a new feature to an existing app!
Another tiring but exciting week at Ironhack´s been over.
On the 2nd week, I worked on the project “ adding a folder option to WhatsApp”.
Initially, I was confident and comfortable about my solution and was thinking I would finish the project in two days... I WAS WRONG.
When it comes to add a new feature to an existing app, there are several considerations to be considered such as the location, the UI pattern , user accessibility, user needs. It is also quite important not to break existing app´s current flow with the new feature as this might decrease user engagement.
It does not end here, when a designer finds possible solutions, the idea goes through a critiques session where the solution/ solutions are presented to peers, who are also potential users, designer collects several constructive feedback. According to feedback, solutions are re-considered and revised.
I could complete the project on its 4 days ( full 4 days) and I´m proud of myself to be able to take further steps on my UX/UI Designer path. I´m excited to learn and study on more projects on the upcoming days.
If you read up until here, sending you all my <3