https://github.com/volorf/buttonthatremembers

A UI concept that remembers the history of interaction. Made with SwiftUI.
https://github.com/volorf/buttonthatremembers

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A UI concept that remembers the history of interaction. Made with SwiftUI.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/volorf/buttonthatremembers
• Owner: Volorf
• Created: 2023-12-15T23:21:12.000Z (11 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-01-13T16:13:38.000Z (10 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-01-14T00:48:44.935Z (10 months ago)
• Topics: input-system, interaction-design, prototyping, swift, swiftui, ui, user-interface, xcode
• Language: Swift
• Homepage: https://olegfrolov.design
• Size: 7.68 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# A Button That Remembers





If you take a moment to observe the real-world interaction systems around us that have been used for some time, you'll notice they tell a story of past interactions. You can see the physical evidence of how users have interacted with them – like scratches and fingerprints. While some might view this wear and tear as a drawback, I believe it has several components that help make the UX better.

1. **Memory: Collective and Personal**. These artifacts store the history of interactions. This storage system has a practical impact: it optimizes our cognitive load. When interacting with a system, it subtly guides you based on your past interactions. For instance, the most worn button on a dashboard often indicates the starting point of interaction.

2. **Insights: Pattern Recognition**. Even with a system you've never used before, these signs of aging can offer valuable clues. They reveal interaction patterns through their imperfections. Take a beat-making machine as an example. The most worn pads – maybe those labeled "Kick," "Hits," and "Share" – not only show their frequent use but also guide you on how to interact with the device and which aspects of it deserve your attention.

I made a prototype to understand how the idea might work on touch devices. I slightly exaggerated the "aging" effect. But it felt good. This approach would benefit spatial interaction systems more since it resembled real-world objects' behavior the most.

[Learn More](https://twitter.com/Volorf/status/1737018405201273254)

## Contact me

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