About the project
This project aimed to create a focused experience for news readers. I took a look at Slate’s mobile news reader, and designed a reader that allows people to remain focused on the article they are reading, while retaining ad space to enhance Slate’s ad revenues. I also added the functionality of dragging paragraphs to “More Like This” and “Less Like This” buttons, so the suggested articles become more personalized.
Client
- Project for Advanced Web Design at Carnegie Mellon University
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SPRING 2015
Tools
Photoshop, After Effects
Design Solution
Ads Are Distracting
Slate’s current mobile reader shows ads at the top of the article, creating a disorienting experience for the reader.
Recommended Ads
Recommended ads appear during and after articles, displaying products that relate to the reader’s interests.
A Streamlined Experience
The new visual hierarchy allows the reader to focus on the content of each article, with the ability to share and save important snippets.
Final Designs
Interaction Example
Process Sketch
