# \#ux-design **URL:** https://publichappinessmovement.com/tag/ux-design/346.md [Latest](https://publichappinessmovement.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://publichappinessmovement.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://publichappinessmovement.com/tags.md) --- ## [\[Vote\] Which theme should be our default?](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/3789)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2023 21:09 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/3789 "2023-10-02T21:09:20Z")
Which theme is best for users? You can test them out at the bottom of the navigation sidebar here: --- ## [Increase css visibility of tags](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2602)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2021 01:05 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2602 "2021-07-20T01:05:06Z")
The tags are essential to our platform but are not prominent enough for their importance. Please change this by increasing the font size and adding a colour to them so they look like clickable links. Turning them into l… --- ## [\[Discussion\] Training path built to help all users understand the site during onboarding](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/3323)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2023 16:11 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/3323 "2023-03-05T16:11:01Z")
@webdev and @UXers here’s a new discussion on a system to improve our engagement and users understanding of what the project is. I now believe our platform scope is too large for a walkthrough before users begin to use t… --- ## [\[Discussion\] User feedback request](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/3178)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2022 18:11 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/3178 "2022-10-28T18:11:56Z")
Groups in this task: @UXers @Copywriting @Writers Recently we invited about 30 early access members to visit the platform. I’ve prepared a questionnaire/message to send to everyone who messaged about the platform so w… --- ## [Redesign top right logo for dark mode](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/3049)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2022 00:29 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/3049 "2022-08-26T00:29:23Z")
The top right logo currently doesn’t work well with dark mode and needs to be fixed --- ## [Find a good way to differentiate messages from thread replies](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2433)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2022 00:35 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2433 "2022-07-14T00:35:49Z")
I find that I sometimes reply to a DM on here thinking that I am replying to a topic in the forum as I have spoken to someone in both places. Others have mentioned the same. Can you find and implement a good way to make… --- ## [UX Checklist](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1452)
**Author:** [@danyalamriben](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/danyalamriben)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 July 2019 17:11 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1452 "2019-07-28T17:11:35Z")
Reference List of UX heuristics for Design Decisions Visibility of system status The system should keep users informed through appropriate feedback within reasonable time Match between system and the real world The sy… --- ## [Discussion: Important threads in this discussion shouldn't disappear](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2401)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2021 02:06 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2401 "2021-04-17T02:06:36Z")
I had the thought that Important threads in this forum which set the foundations the future community is built on should be saved somewhere prominent. Rather than archiving all tasks in this forum, which makes them acce… --- ## [Discuss suggested dog bubble hero image](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1512)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2019 19:45 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1512 "2019-08-17T19:45:21Z")
What about if we change the main homepage image to random pictures of dogs with bubbles? It doesn’t have a message really, except ‘welcome, please smile’. On the other hand, I would be pleased to see it each visit … --- ## [New Homepage](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2348)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2022 18:42 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2348 "2022-04-08T18:42:06Z")
I’ve made a mockup of the new homepage here by pulling together concepts from the long design sessions we had in the UX and UI teams. The existing design was made to be a temporary working one until a complete design cou… --- ## [Update welcome email to help new users understand the platform better](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2846)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2022 02:52 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2846 "2022-03-24T02:52:26Z")
Update welcome email to help new users understand the platform better --- ## [We have Team Calendars!](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1802)
**Author:** [@Wiggles](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/Wiggles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2020 14:38 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1802 "2020-02-03T14:38:20Z")
@UXers @SysAdmin @ReactMeteor @RubyonRails @WebDev Development on this site is moving forwards quickly, and i wanted to share with you a new tool. You should see two new options ‘calendar’ and ‘agenda’ above the threads… --- ## [Increase visibility and prominence of buttons in posts](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2597)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2021 20:50 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2597 "2021-07-14T20:50:51Z")
Here’s a direct link to a page: Public Happiness The most important action we want users to do on the map is to engage with them. Not just click and open them. Right now the three forum threads they can engage with … --- ## [Create a splash page for all projects](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2546)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2021 17:49 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2546 "2021-06-19T17:49:55Z")
We have the ability to create a description page for all project categories here, making our site far more attractive for visitors. Here’s an example of what it will look like: Farewell the utopian city. To cope with cli… --- ## [Find, create, or have created Logos for all categories and sub-categories](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2502)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 May 2021 10:06 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2502 "2021-05-22T10:06:53Z")
@UXers We now have a sidebar and footer to aid navigation. If categories and sub categories have logos set in them then they will appear in the sidebar making it much nicer to view and easier to use. The sidebar will ch… --- ## [Review our Community News Magazine](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2402)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 09:53 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2402 "2021-05-02T09:53:27Z")
We have a very outdated community news section where users can write their own articles about their experiences of our projects and activities, then the @Copywriting team edit them and then approve them. Everything work… --- ## [Improve usability of this forum, based around the new design being built](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2426)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 09:41 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2426 "2021-05-02T09:41:43Z")
@UXers @Anna1 @rohan98k as you’ve both seen the new design we’re been building, i thought the best task you could work on until the rest of the site comes back up, is to explore ways to improve the usability of this for… --- ## [Check out Mingle](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2452)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2021 20:59 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2452 "2021-04-30T20:59:41Z")
This plugin seems to combine new users with each other and propose topics for discussion to help them feel part of the community. Please review it and if it looks interesting let me know and i’ll install it and give you … --- ## [Review and improvement of all our social media sites and pathways between them](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2436)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2021 16:37 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2436 "2021-04-26T16:37:30Z")
We have many social media channels and sub-reddits which we run as part of our mission to get positivity out to the world and enhance the efficiency of this community. These currently all operate in isolated silo’s. Ple… --- ## [New Banner for The Public Happiness Movement](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1542)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2021 17:15 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1542 "2021-04-11T17:15:11Z")
The current logo is from Focallocal, our volunteer community who built this platform. We now want to be able to invite similar non-profits creating societal good through localised action, to join and combine our energy … --- ## [\[Discussion\] App Animation by Aeglobal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2018)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2020 20:40 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2018 "2020-08-07T20:40:10Z")
I’m replying to your DM here @aeglobal so others can join in the discussion if they’d like. It would be great if you could copy the DM you sent me here. The way everything moves looks very satisfying, i really enjoy wat… --- ## [User Stories](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2005)
**Author:** [@aeglobal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/aeglobal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2020 17:19 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/2005 "2020-06-20T17:19:42Z")
As a user, I want easy access to tasks building projects in my area(s) of interest, and also my location, so I won’t need to spend so much time trying to find them. As a user, I want to see who else is involved, so that… --- ## [Menu Names Results](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1816)
**Author:** [@aeglobal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/aeglobal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2020 00:45 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1816 "2020-03-03T00:45:01Z")
I have listed the results for both sites combined. The first scenario all the participants guessed correctly when it came to meeting other people around them. Majority of the participants answered correctly for the fifth… --- ## [Reviewing new Global section before we begin the build](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1691)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [29 February 2020 21:35 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1691 "2020-02-29T21:35:24Z")
These sketches are my interpretation of the previous UX discussions with you and others, mixed with our tech situation and what is realistically achievable by the end of the month - as we really need a MVP. I would love… --- ## [Create tag synonyms for all our main tags](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1771)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2020 13:03 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1771 "2020-01-15T13:03:05Z")
Here’s a guide: Here you can see all of our most commonly used tags: Public Happiness --- ## [Problem to solve: using the app users can't share a page with anyone as the address bar is hidden](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1755)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2020 00:41 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1755 "2020-01-15T00:41:05Z")
We need to find a solution as I often have to open the web version so I can share a direct link to somewhere with someone. I think the normal solution is a ‘share’ icon @bob noticed that there is a share button, it’s j… --- ## [Switch the forum to operate on tag-pages](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1499)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2019 13:17 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1499 "2019-08-13T13:17:33Z")
The forum can easily be converted to operate on tag-pages rather than formal structures, by going to all threads and categories and adding new tags to them. for example, if i add the UX tag to all threads in the UX categ… --- ## [Final Draft Discussion on New Forum Redesign](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1672)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2019 15:31 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1672 "2019-10-17T15:31:38Z")
You can read the full plan - also please sign up and give it a heart to help it draw attention. 4, 5, 6.. to infinity and beyond Note, in the final design I added an ‘other tags’ slider, and put ‘sta… --- ## [Tecnical and Design Discussion: How to implement a search bar which makes it easy for users to search multiple tags](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1538)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2019 10:20 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1538 "2019-08-22T10:20:17Z")
In the new design proposal below, you’ll see it has prominently features a search bar and guides users to common tags they are likely to want to search (until they become familiar with the system) Users in the forum h… --- ## [Where should pages for Communities on our platform live?](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1544)
**Author:** [@AndyatFocallocal](https://publichappinessmovement.com/u/AndyatFocallocal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2019 13:33 UTC](https://publichappinessmovement.com/t/topic/1544 "2019-08-22T13:33:14Z")
Existing communities joining our platform, or new ones created by users, need to be able to create a homepage where they can be searched for and post their description. Communities are created on the Gather side, althou… [Next page](https://publichappinessmovement.com/tag/ux-design/346.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ux-design)