YouTube Redesign
For this project I chose YouTube as the video streaming service to enhance. YouTube's design is widely recognized and well thought out. Due to that I kept most of the design the same (as provided in the template I used) and made minor changes that would drastically improve the user's experience.
My first change was adding a 'Continue Watching' section of videos as well as a 'Watch Later' section, to the home page. I was inspired by other streaming services like 'Netflix' and 'Hulu', that had those sections. This allows users the easily access videos they had not finished. This would also be beneficial for the video creators as they would get more views on their videos and possible more subscriptions.
My second change was moving the YouTube Shorts section to the side bar. This was done to declutter the main interaction area. And to keep the Shorts in a consistent location.
The final change I made was adding 'Your Tags' tag. This allows the user customize the tags to filter videos how they want.
Working on this project helped me learn a lot about wireframes for desktops. As well as to build my Figma skills.
Reviews
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Your ideas are really interesting and your wireframing skills truly shine through. I love the concept of adding "Continue Watching" and "Watch Later" sections to YouTube — these could be really convenient for users.
The idea of "Your Tags" is intriguing but could benefit from more explanation. How do users set these tags, and where do they do it?
As for adding Shorts to the side navigation, I'm not entirely sure it's necessary given that your rationale is to declutter the main area. You might want to consider strengthening your rationale for this addition.
Great start overall, you're on the right path!
I think this is a great redesign. It's important to justify your decisions and explain your rationale. Sometimes why you do something is more important than what you actually do. It helps to build a stronger understanding and buy-in from others. People are often more receptive to change when they understand the reasoning behind it. By clearly articulating the thought process behind the redesign, you can foster collaboration and garner support from stakeholders. Furthermore, providing a rationale can also help address any potential concerns or objections that may arise. Great job and good luck.
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