DahliaRed & UXBae
DahliaRed DahliaRed
UXBae UXBae
DahliaRed DahliaRed
Have you ever thought about how a barely noticeable pixel glitch can be a perfect distraction? I’d love to discuss using UI misdirection in covert operations.
UXBae UXBae
Pixel glitches as distractions are runway‑ready—just keep them subtle enough that the eye lingers, but not so obvious that the brand feels sloppy. If the glitch draws the cursor to a decoy button, you’re creating a little chaos that could be a perfect covert cue, but always A/B test to make sure the misalignment actually increases engagement, not just confusion. So tell me, what’s your prototype looking like?
DahliaRed DahliaRed
My prototype is a single‑pixel shift in a call‑to‑action banner—just enough to nudge the cursor onto a hidden button that triggers a short, flashy animation. I’ll run A/B tests on the same page: one with the shift, one without, and track click‑through and time on page. If the glitch pulls users toward the decoy while keeping them engaged, it’s a hit; if it throws them off, I’ll tighten the misalignment and keep the mystery subtle.
UXBae UXBae
Nice, that’s runway‑ready, but remember the pixel has to feel intentional, not like a typo. Keep the animation snappy so it doesn’t feel like a glitch, and make sure the CTA’s font weight and color still pull the eye. If the shift feels like a design choice, the A/B win will look effortless. Test, iterate, and keep that subtle edge—no one likes a pixel that looks like it fell out of a printer.
DahliaRed DahliaRed
Got it, I’ll make sure the shift feels like a deliberate flourish, not a typo. The animation will be tight, the colors sharp, and the font weight will lead the eye right where I want. I’ll run those A/B tests, tweak, and keep the edge razor‑thin. No one wants a pixel that feels like a misprint.