Beloved Experiences
When is the last time you’ve had what you would describe as a “joyful experience” with a product? As a designer, I hope that people who use the products I create have a memorable, truly joyful experience. (You see how I’m avoiding the word “delightful?” More on that in a separate post)
I’d like to share a few beloved experiences with you that will hopefully inspire your design approach.
The Nostalgic App
Timehop is the one app that I am actually excited to open each day. Why? The nostaligia factor. Timehop shows you the things you’ve posted on social media this day one, two, three, etc. years ago.
Sometimes it’s a bittersweet memory, like of my time living abroad in Oman. Other times, it’s a sweet reminder of when new chapters began, like moving to San Francisco.
It is one of the few apps that truly makes me sad when it’s buggy and doesn’t operate correctly.
The MidCentury Modern Planter
The Creative Medium
I love Pinterest…and I don’t mean for just cooking inspiration. I actually use Pinterest as a visual inspiration board for the stories I write. Here’s a secret - I’m writing a book currently. It’s based on real events but the characters are fictional. In order to get into the character’s head, I created a Pinterest profile and began following the types of pins that this character would care about. Before long, I created a visual board representing my character that now serves as inspiration when I write. This has made Pinterest much more than a vehicle for crockpot recipes. It’s make for a beloved (and creatively necessary) experience
So what about you? What are some beloved experiences you’ve had with products? Tweet me and let me know!