An archive that explains itself
Older material is easier to keep when its role is distinct from active work.
Thoughtful design, in ordinary moments
Make roomfor the personusing it.
From a first impression to a familiar daily task, discover what makes an experience easier to use.
Open the fieldbook Design seen through actual use.
01 The fieldbook
Designed for a real situation.
Motion with a clear purpose
An animation should help explain a change without becoming a barrier to it.
A useful first version of a page
The basic experience should have a job before the extra behavior arrives.
02 Keep exploring
Make room for another way to use it.
A type scale with a job
Text sizes are more useful when they describe a clear hierarchy.
A reading list with an entry point
Saved material is more useful when beginning does not require another sorting session.
A button has more than one state
An action needs feedback before, during, and after it is used.
03 A closer look
A task worth following closely.
Touch targets with room to move
A control needs a usable area as well as a visible shape.
A small idea to take with you
Change the viewing condition
Try one page with a narrower window or larger text. Which part of the task still feels clear, and which needs more room?