Primary interactions are the primary actions or touchpoints that users engage with within an interface. Emphasizing key interactions guides users towards critical functionality and improves usability.
What are the primary interactions in your interface?
Example: For Cluster, primary interactions might include "Create New Cluster," "Add Content," "Generate AI Summary," and "Collaborate/Share."
Are the key interactions within each view or component immediately discoverable?
Example: In Cluster's main dashboard, the "Create New Cluster" button should be prominently placed, perhaps in the top right corner or as a floating action button.
How are these primary interactions visually emphasized (e.g., size, color, placement) to guide user attention?
Example: The "Generate AI Summary" button in Cluster could be larger than other buttons, use the brand's primary color, and be positioned prominently within the content view.
What affordances (e.g., buttons, links, drag handles) are used to communicate interactivity?
Example: For Cluster's "Add Content" functionality, use a clear button with a "+" icon and text. In the content organization view, use drag handles to indicate that items can be reordered.
Prioritize the visual hierarchy of interactions based on their importance.
Example
In Cluster, the "Create New Cluster" button should be more prominent on the dashboard than a "Settings" option.
Use clear and recognizable affordances for interactivity (e.g., button styles for clickable actions).
Example
For Cluster's "Generate AI Summary" feature, use a distinct button style that clearly indicates it's clickable and important.
Ensure key interactions are easily discoverable and accessible.
Example
Place the "Add Content" button in a consistent, prominent location within each Cluster view.
Provide clear labels or iconography to communicate the purpose of each interaction.
Example
Use a "+" icon alongside the text "New Cluster" to reinforce the action visually.
Use consistent styling for primary interactions throughout the interface.
Example
Maintain the same color, size, and general style for all primary action buttons across Cluster's interface.
Consider the context and frequency of use when designing primary interactions.
Example
In Cluster's content view, make the "Edit" action more prominent than "Delete," as editing is likely to be used more frequently.
Use color and contrast to make primary interactions stand out.
Example
Use Cluster's primary brand color for the most important actions, ensuring they contrast well with the background.
Provide immediate visual feedback for primary interactions..
Example
When a user clicks "Generate AI Summary" in Cluster, immediately show a loading state or progress indicator.