num_pages: 170
description: Its the little things that turn a good digital product into a great one. With this practical book youll learn how to design effective microinteractions: the small details that exist inside and around features. How can users change a setting? How do they turn on mute or know they have a new email message?Through vivid real-world examples from todays devices and applications author Dan Saffer walks you through a microinteractions essential parts then shows you how to use them in a mobile app a web widget and an appliance. Youll quickly discover how microinteractions can change a product from one thats tolerated into one thats treasured.Explore a microinteractions structure: triggers rules feedback modes and loopsLearn the types of triggers that initiate a microinteractionCreate simple rules that define how your microinteraction can be usedHelp users understand the rules with feedback using graphics sounds and vibrationsUse modes to let users set preferences or modify a microinteractionExtend a microinteractions life with loops such as Get data every 30 seconds
language: English
title: Microinteractions: Designing with Details
publisher: O'Reilly Media