Dense by design
summary
Argues a concrete framework: five definitions of density leading to value per second per pixel, backed by Tufte’s data‑to‑ink, Gestalt grouping, and time thresholds at 100 ms, 10 s and 1 min. Compares Yahoo vs Google and Bloomberg terminal use cases, shows a 12‑lead ECG where sparse pixels save lives, and recounts an attempted Stripe dashboard redesign that was compromised. Gives actionable levers — rearrange space, reduce ink, or shave seconds — and when each actually helps.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00The challenge of density
- 2:38Defining UI density
- 4:55Visual and information density
- 7:02Information-ink ratio
- 9:47Meaning and Gestalt principles
- 12:38Time density and perception
- 16:06Value density
- 17:48Contextual design application
- 20:26Questions as a design journey
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