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Ask HN: Review UI of my app - Addpiks

#1
Hi

We are currently looking to source some feedback on the UI for our shiny new (free) iphone app, Addpiks, and a friend, Swombat, said HN is the place to ask. So here we are...

Would really appreciate any inputs on the UI whether its just from the screenshots at

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/addpiks/id407488046?mt=8

or even better from an actual app itself (iphone only currently, sorry android guys)

Thanks Iqbal

Re: Ask HN: Review UI of my app - Addpiks

#7
This will sound harsh because I'm going to keep it short, and it's also pretty harsh.

Nothing in the UI looks considered. None of the elements seem to have space to breath. The colour palate isn't one I would have chosen. Overall, it looks amateur.

That said, it's clear what each element does and what the UI is trying to tell you. So it isn't a UI disaster, but the experience of looking at it isn't pleasant.

As with all the apps I download, free or not; If I were to choose between this app and a similar app with a nicer UI, i'd go with the nicer UI because it implies quality. What constitutes "nicer"? You'll know it when you see it. As will everyone else.

Re: Ask HN: Review UI of my app - Addpiks

#8
There is no focus in the app. I have no idea what to do when I see the UI.

Try removing all the unnecessary lines and complexities, such as the borders of the images, the dividing line between the top bar ("Journal") and the subheading("recent"). Remove the gap at the bottom between green stripe and the phone UI.

I think there are too many colors, that don't match well. You could make the color of the titles ("Dress I need...") like the color of the UI.

That would probably make the app easier on the eye.

Then you could also not italicize the description of each item ("Me, 61-73...") to make it easier to read.

On the right screenshot: Don't allow titles of images be too long. "Movies to Wa..." seems broken, use "Movies" instead.

Hope this helps. These observations are only based on the screenshots provided, I haven't tried the app.

Re: Ask HN: Review UI of my app - Addpiks

#9

There is no focus in the app. I have no idea what to do when I see the UI. Try removing all the unnecessary lines and complexities, such as the borders of the images, the dividing line between the top bar ("Journal") and the subheading("recent"). Remove the gap at the bottom between green stripe and the phone UI. I think there are too many colors, that don't match well. You could make the color of the titles ("Dress…

Awesome, tks for feedback, please do try the app, for a better feel. Its amazing what you don't see when you are building the app...tks again

Re: Ask HN: Review UI of my app - Addpiks

#10

There is no focus in the app. I have no idea what to do when I see the UI. Try removing all the unnecessary lines and complexities, such as the borders of the images, the dividing line between the top bar ("Journal") and the subheading("recent"). Remove the gap at the bottom between green stripe and the phone UI. I think there are too many colors, that don't match well. You could make the color of the titles ("Dress…

Awesome, tks for feedback, please do try the app, for a better feel. Its amazing what you don't see when you are building the app...tks again

Not everyone has an iPhone. I don't.
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