Improving Accessibility and User Experience through Redesign

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 72 views

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Improving Accessibility and User Experience through Redesign

As we strive to create a more intuitive and user-friendly app, we are embarking on a redesign of our app navigation. The primary goal of this redesign is to improve accessibility for basic user actions by removing the navigation bar and replacing it with action buttons in the header of the screen. This change will enable us to add a scan button and make integrations readily available to users by tapping on the new More action button.

Why Redesign App Navigation?

The current navigation bar can be overwhelming for users, making it difficult for them to quickly access the features they need. By removing the navigation bar and introducing action buttons, we can simplify the user interface and improve the overall user experience. This redesign will also enable us to add a scan button, which will allow users to quickly scan addresses and QR codes, and make integrations more accessible.

Designing a Better User Experience

To achieve our goal of improving accessibility and user experience, we have designed the following features:

Figma Designs

We have created Figma designs for both light and dark modes, which can be accessed through the following links:

Removing the Current Navigation Bar

The current navigation bar will be removed, and replaced with action buttons in the header of the screen.

Adding Simple Action Buttons

We will add the following action buttons:

Send Button: This button will route users to the Send screen.
Receive Button: This button will route users to the Receive screen.
Scan Button: This button will open a scanner, which will allow users to scan addresses and QR codes. If a user scans an address, they will be routed to the Send screen with the address pre-filled. If a user scans a ZIP 321 QR code, they will be routed to the Request ZEC confirmation screen. If a user closes out of the confirmation screen, they will be routed to a pre-filled Send screen.
More Button: This button will open a bottom sheet with the integrations listed.

Adjusting the Header

The header will be adjusted to have a border, which will allow for displaying an informational banner.

Success Metrics

To measure the success of this redesign, we will track the following metrics:

Time to navigate between Send, Receive, Scan, and integrations: We aim to reduce the time it takes for users to navigate between these features to within 2 taps.

By redesigning our app navigation, we can improve accessibility, simplify the user interface, and enhance the overall user experience. With the new action buttons and scan feature, users will be able to quickly access the features they need, making our app more user-friendly and intuitive.

Benefits of the Redesign

The redesign of our app navigation will bring several benefits, including:

Improved accessibility: By removing the navigation bar and introducing action buttons, we can make our app more accessible to users with disabilities.
Simplified user interface: The new design will simplify the user interface, making it easier for users to navigate and find the features they need.
Enhanced user experience: The redesign will enhance the overall user experience, making our app more user-friendly and intuitive.

Conclusion

The redesign of our app navigation is a crucial step in improving accessibility and user experience. By removing the navigation bar and introducing action buttons, we can simplify the user interface, enhance the overall user experience, and make our app more user-friendly and intuitive. With the new scan feature and integrations, users will be able to quickly access the features they need, making our app more accessible and user-friendly.

Future Development

In the future, we plan to continue improving our app navigation and user experience. We will monitor user feedback and analytics to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to enhance our app.

Next Steps

The next steps in this redesign project will be to:

Implement the new design: We will implement the new design and test it with a small group of users to ensure that it meets our goals and requirements.
Gather user feedback: We will gather user feedback and analytics to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to enhance our app.
Continuously improve: We will continuously improve our app navigation and user experience based on user feedback and analytics.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Redesign

As we embark on the redesign of our app navigation, we understand that you may have questions about the changes we are making. Below, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about the redesign.

Q: Why are we redesigning the app navigation?

A: We are redesigning the app navigation to improve accessibility and simplify the user interface. The current navigation bar can be overwhelming for users, making it difficult for them to quickly access the features they need. By removing the navigation bar and introducing action buttons, we can make our app more user-friendly and intuitive.

Q: What are the benefits of the redesign?

A: The benefits of the redesign include:

Improved accessibility: By removing the navigation bar and introducing action buttons, we can make our app more accessible to users with disabilities.
Simplified user interface: The new design will simplify the user interface, making it easier for users to navigate and find the features they need.
Enhanced user experience: The redesign will enhance the overall user experience, making our app more user-friendly and intuitive.

Q: What changes are being made to the app navigation?

A: The following changes are being made to the app navigation:

Removing the current navigation bar: The current navigation bar will be removed, and replaced with action buttons in the header of the screen.
Adding simple action buttons: We will add the following action buttons:
- Send Button: This button will route users to the Send screen.
- Receive Button: This button will route users to the Receive screen.
- Scan Button: This button will open a scanner, which will allow users to scan addresses and QR codes.
- More Button: This button will open a bottom sheet with the integrations listed.
Adjusting the header: The header will be adjusted to have a border, which will allow for displaying an informational banner.

Q: How will the redesign affect users?

A: The redesign will affect users in the following ways:

Improved accessibility: Users with disabilities will find it easier to navigate the app, thanks to the removal of the navigation bar and the introduction of action buttons.
Simplified user interface: Users will find it easier to navigate and find the features they need, thanks to the simplified user interface.
Enhanced user experience: Users will experience a more user-friendly and intuitive app, thanks to the redesign.

Q: What is the timeline for the redesign?

A: The timeline for the redesign is as follows:

Implementation: We will implement the new design and test it with a small group of users to ensure that it meets our goals and requirements.
Gathering user feedback: We will gather user feedback and analytics to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to enhance our app.
Continuous improvement: We will continuously improve our app navigation and user experience based on user feedback and analytics.

Q: How can users provide feedback on the redesign?

A: Users can provide feedback on the redesign by:

Contacting our support team: Users can contact our support team through our website or app to provide feedback on the redesign.
Filling out a survey: We will conduct surveys to gather user feedback and analytics on the redesign.
Providing feedback through our app: Users can provide feedback through our app by using the feedback feature.

Q: What is the goal of the redesign?

A: The goal of the redesign is to improve accessibility and simplify the user interface, making our app more user-friendly and intuitive.