Zen Journal: Accessible Signup & Login

Hey Justin!

First off, well done on submitting your design brief! You’ve demonstrated a good understanding of conventional login layouts and functionality which is always your most important first step.

I think the next big focus should be on refining your visual design. There’s always room to grow, and here are a few steps that could help elevate your work even further:

• Texture in Design: Experimenting with texture can be a nice touch as you’ve done with your background, but it’s a fine balance—it shouldn’t distract from the important areas of the screen. A more subtle application could keep things clean while adding depth.

• Disabled State Visibility: On the first screen, the disabled state is a bit faint, which could cause confusion. Increasing contrast slightly will help users recognize it more easily.

• Input Field Text & Alignment: Double-check the text size in your input fields. A great way to ensure correct proportions is to reference a default iOS or Android login screen as a stencil. Also, keeping input text left-aligned improves readability and user experience.

• Continue as Guest Visibility: This text is blending into the background, making it easy to miss. A bit more contrast will ensure users don’t overlook this option.

• Figma File Efficiency: I took a quick look at your Figma file, and it’s great to see you prototyping well done! You might find it helpful to explore some of Figma’s advanced tools to streamline your high-fidelity designs and make iterations easier.

This isn’t an exhaustive list, but just some steps to help you refine your design further. You’re off to a great start, and I’m excited to see how you continue developing your skills. Keep up the good work!