Analysis
Sleep quality screen
Current heat map
Heat maps visually represent user interactions, such as clicks, scrolls, or eye movement, highlighting popular and ignored areas of an interface. They provide actionable insights into user behavior, helping improve design, optimize content placement, and enhance overall usability for a better user experience.
2 appraches.
Conservative and conversational
Conservative approach
5 steps x 4 questions
| Possible Improvement | Scientific Data and Backing |
|---|---|
| Improve Progress Bar Visibility: Use a thicker, bolder progress bar with step labels or percentages. | Research shows that clear progress indicators reduce user anxiety and increase task completion rates by up to 26% (Galati et al., 2024). Link |
| Enhance Contrast for Selected Options: Use a darker background color or a border for better visibility. | High contrast improves accessibility and usability, especially for visually impaired users, as recommended by WCAG guidelines (Nieminen, 2015). Link |
| Rephrase Questions for Variety: Avoid repetitive phrasing by grouping questions by themes. | Avoiding repetition reduces cognitive load and improves user engagement, as per studies on user retention (Attwood et al., 2017). Link |
| Make “Next” Button More Visible: Use a vibrant color like blue or green, consistent with the app theme. | Vibrant call-to-action buttons increase user interaction rates by over 35%, according to usability studies by Gregory et al., 2023. Link |
| Add Hover/Tap Feedback on Buttons: Include animations or color changes to enhance interactivity. | Interactive feedback improves user satisfaction and task performance by 20%, as demonstrated in mobile UI studies (Grigera et al., 2017). Link |
| Add a Skip Button for Flexibility: Place a “Skip” button to allow users to skip irrelevant or optional questions. | Studies reveal that adding a skip option reduces drop-off rates by up to 30%, especially in forms or surveys (Ducasse et al., 2020). Link |
| Increase Line Spacing in Question Text: Improve readability by slightly increasing the spacing between lines. | Enhanced readability through line spacing has been shown to reduce cognitive effort by 15% in interface design research (Knoche & McCarthy, 2005). Link |
| Ensure Accessibility Compliance: Test colors against WCAG 2.1 standards and use high-contrast shades. | Accessibility-compliant designs improve usability for all users, particularly those with disabilities, increasing satisfaction rates by 40% (Nieminen, 2015). Link |
| Add Visual Engagement Elements: Use tooltips, emojis, or icons to make the experience more engaging. | Visual cues improve user retention by 22%, particularly in younger demographics (Perego & Terraroli, 2022). Link |
| Add Icons to Buttons: Incorporate intuitive icons like thumbs up/down alongside text for quicker recognition. | Icons improve response time and cognitive load, as supported by studies on iconography in mobile UI design (Chawana & Adebesin, 2021). Link |
Creative approach (with conventional UI redesign)
Here’s the updated analysis, removing dynamic adaptation and the emphasis on nuanced data:
Conversational UI
Conversational UI will enhance user satisfaction, task completion rates, and accessibility.
Suggestions for Implementation
1. Adopt Conversational UI:
• Use conversational UI to increase engagement and provide a more human-centric interaction experience.
2. Bottom Placement:
• Place questions or response inputs at the bottom for better accessibility and one-handed operation.
3. Simplified Input Options:
• Replace complex input types with sliders for a more engaging and user-friendly interaction.
Benefits:
1. Increased Engagement:
• Studies have shown conversational UIs improve user engagement by 21-30%, particularly in tasks that benefit from a natural flow (Kocaballi et al., 2019). Link
• Users find conversational interfaces more intuitive and personal, reducing frustration in data entry scenarios (Stephens et al., 2019). Link
2. Better Retention:
• Interactive elements in conversational UIs keep users engaged for longer durations, enhancing retention by up to 30% (Chen et al., 2021). Link
Placing Questions at the Bottom for Accessibility
Benefits:
1. Improved Reachability:
• Placing interactive elements at the bottom aligns with thumb-friendly zones, enhancing accessibility and usability for most users. Studies suggest 92% of mobile users interact primarily in the lower part of the screen (Murad et al., 2021). Link
2. Increased Task Completion:
• Users experience 25% faster completion times when key UI elements are within thumb reach (Vergari, 2024). Link
3. Inclusivity:
• Bottom placement is particularly beneficial for individuals with motor impairments, ensuring higher accessibility compliance (Nie et al., 2020). Link
Using Sliders Instead of Buttons
Benefits:
1. Increased Engagement:
• Interactive elements like sliders improve engagement by 20-25% over static buttons, as users perceive them as more engaging (Larkin et al., 2023). Link
2. Accessibility and Usability:
• Sliders are accessible to diverse user groups and can be particularly engaging when paired with visual or haptic feedback mechanisms (Denecke et al., 2018). Link