#116 Paper Prototypes, 50 Groundbreaking Startup Ideas and their Origin, Jazz concentration music for devs, and UX tricks
Some of the best product-led companies are speaking to users at least 3 times a week.
As I started looking into building my personal website I decided to sketch it out first…it got me thinking about prototypes again!
Prototyping
UX Prototypes: Low Fidelity vs. High Fidelity
What Is a Testable Prototype?
Why Test a Prototype?
Interactive vs. Static Prototypes
Benefits of High vs Low fidelity prototypes
Using paper prototypes is a great way to test a design idea and get usability feedback quickly. You can test whether a layout makes sense to users and make immediate changes if they run into issues.
Paper Prototyping: Getting User Data Before You Code
Insights
The rise, fall, and future of Evernote
Interesting episode, especially as I loved using Evernote at one point with features like the web clipper still one I feel. At one point I was even on premium, I can’t lie, I was underwhelmed.
Good episode to understand how people talk about product and to consider how a product can evolve over it’s lifecycle.
The origin of 50 startup ideas
Video compilation of 50 different startup founders discussing the origins of their ideas
How to Create Custom Loading Animations to Decrease Bounce Rates | Toptal
Nobody likes staring at an empty screen while content loads. A well-crafted animation helps people stay engaged while they wait. This tutorial will show how loading animations can be done with ease.
User Testing so Easy – it Becomes a Routine
£20 per user test tho 😢
Ngl, we’re bootstrapping! Why not go to where your target users hang out, whip out a lappy and get them to try your site/app in exchange for a fee
Makers
Code Radio - 24/7 concentration music for developers
Code Radio - 24/7 concentration music for developers
Culture Chat
Learn Your Past to Master Your Future
The Black Studies in the City Course is starting on Sept 17th. The offer is 15% off every ticket purchased using the code “Progress”, plus a 10% discount if you join the 8 week course.
Join one of Akala’s teachers Robin Walker (African Union) as he guides you through what you should have been taught at school & uni about Black history & contributions to world civilisations over 8 individual lectures. Simply sign up to individual lectures @ www.atcp.co
5 Black-owned streaming services to watch Black centered content - The Black Detour
Here are 5 independent black-owned streaming services that you must definitely check out and support.With the popularity
Barber Shop Chronicles
Don’t forget to book to see Barbershop Chronicles. Getting amazing reviews
Who’s excited to see what Topboy has to offer? Only a few weeks away and it’s on Netflix!