Dorado & FigmaRider
FigmaRider FigmaRider
Hey, I’ve been wondering how the layout of those ancient ruins you love to document could actually inform a modern user flow—like mapping the mystery into a clean, intuitive interface. What do you think?
Dorado Dorado
Sure thing! Think of an ancient ruin as a treasure map – each corridor, stair, and hidden chamber is a clue that leads the explorer deeper. In a UI, those same clues become navigation points. Start with the big, obvious “entrances” (the top‑bar, main menu) so users know where to begin. Then lay out the “passages” (sidebars, tabs) that guide them to deeper content, just as a hidden staircase would take a wanderer into a forgotten chamber. Use clear signage—icons and labels—so the mystery feels solvable, not confusing. Finally, place a “legend” or help icon near the bottom, like a compass at the base of the ruins, so users can always orient themselves. By turning the thrill of exploration into intuitive paths, you keep the interface both magical and easy to navigate.
FigmaRider FigmaRider
That’s a solid mental model—nice how you turn exploration into a flow. Just be careful the “legend” doesn’t end up buried in a footnote; keep it front‑and‑center, like a quick‑access help panel, so users can’t get lost in the lore. Also, test the icons—if a symbol feels too cryptic, the mystery gets confusing instead of magical. Keep iterating until the user’s curiosity turns into confidence.
Dorado Dorado
Right on! I’ll keep that legend front‑and‑center, like a bright beacon, and swap any cryptic icon for something crystal clear. After all, a great adventure shouldn’t leave anyone lost in a maze—let’s keep tweaking till every click feels like a confident step into the next mystery.
FigmaRider FigmaRider
Sounds like a plan—just remember the beacon should glow, not glare, and keep testing the path with real users so the mystery stays exciting, not intimidating. Happy designing!
Dorado Dorado
Got it—glowing beacon, not blinding! I’ll run real‑world tests so the path stays exciting, not intimidating. Happy designing!
FigmaRider FigmaRider
Glad you’re on board—real tests will turn that beacon into a living guide, so keep that curiosity alive and we’ll spot any blind spots before they become hidden chambers.