Wey Wey Web

Carolina Greno - Motivational Speaker hosted not one but TWO public speaking workshops yesterday Attendees picked up invaluable skills to connect with their audience and tackle any communication barriers. #WeyWeyWeb24

An intense yet incredibly rewarding workshop led by Christine Vallaure de la Paz. The perfect opportunity to learn how to create dynamic, interactive prototypes in Figma. #WeyWeyWeb24

Here’s a sneak peek into Will Klein`s workshop, where he broke down the pros and cons of UI testing! #WeyWeyWeb24

In the meantime, we’ll be sharing some highlights from yesterday’s workshops. So… keep an eye out, you might just spot yourself in these pics! 👀

Dean Schuster is live now in the main hall, delivering his talk: 'Indispensable Principles for Designing Complex User Interfaces' 😁. Up next, we'll welcome the amazing Isa Ludita. Get ready to be inspired by her session: 'It's All About Connection'! #WeyWeyWeb24

Thanks to Yes We Tech I get to participate in Wey Wey Web in Málaga this year. Just experienced Dean Schuster's "The Chips & Pickle Story: What is Really Behind Infamous, Historic, UI Failures" — a powerful reminder that product decisions ripple far beyond the interface. He introduced us to 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 1. The 2018 Hawaii missile alert: A dropdown menu without proper safeguards led to 38 minutes of state-wide panic. An employee accidentally sent a real missile alert instead of a test alert, showing how inadequate design validation can turn routine tasks into potential disasters. 2. Three Mile Island (1979): Operators couldn't prevent a partial nuclear meltdown because the control room's interface failed to clearly communicate the valve’s status, showing the control signal but not the actual valve position. A stark reminder that showing system status clearly isn't just good UX — it's crucial for safety. 3. Florida's 2000 "butterfly ballot": A confusing two-column ballot design led thousands of voters to accidentally vote for the wrong presidential candidate, affecting a historically close election. The design team optimized for mechanical constraints instead of human behavior. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲: None of these were purely technical failures. They emerged from a perfect storm of three critical gaps in product development: - The discovery gap — Teams optimized for internal processes without deeply understanding user contexts and mental models. - The validation gap — Critical workflows weren't tested with real users in realistic scenarios before deployment. - The iteration gap — Organizations lacked mechanisms to rapidly learn from and respond to emerging user patterns. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀: - Continuous discovery beats assumptions: These failures weren't about "user error" — they were about product teams not understanding the real-world context of their users. - System behavior needs to match user mental models: When we force users to adapt to our system's logic, we're setting them up for failure. - Artificial constraints (e.g. interface size, mechanical limitations) shouldn’t be prioritized above usability. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: How does your team create space for learning and experimentation while managing the pressure to deliver? Would love to hear your experiences.

🚀 The third edition of #WeyWeyWeb is officially live! 🎉 We kicked things off with an insightful and engaging talk by Dean Schuster , Product Designer & UX Engineer, titled: "The Chips & Pickle Story: What is Really Behind Infamous, Historic UI Failures" Dean delved into the fascinating (and often humorous!) stories behind some of the most infamous user interface failures, reminding us of the critical lessons that can shape the future of design. We're thrilled to see the enthusiasm of the UI-loving community gathered here, ready for a day full of inspiration, networking, and groundbreaking ideas. Stay tuned for more highlights from #WeyWeyWeb2024! #UI #UX #DesignConference #WeyWeyWeb #ProductDesign #UserExperience

After an amazing partnership last year, we’re excited to have Medida back as a sponsor! 😊 This year, we’re also welcoming their Design Team Lead, Rocío Reyes, as a speaker with her talk ‘Designing Tomorrow: How Emerging Technologies Are Transforming UX/UI’ Be sure to stop by their stand to connect and learn more about them! #WeyWeyWeb24

Big welcome to Clearleft as our Bronze Sponsor! 🎉 They focus on research-driven transformation, creating world-class digital products and curating events that bring the design community together. Learn more about Clearleft and their events here: https://lnkd.in/depyN7_4

Fancy becoming part of Team Leo? This is your LUCKY day! 🍀 LeoVegas Group is on the lookout for new talent to fill multiple open positions across various cities, including: • Node.js Engineer, Málaga • JavaScript Engineer, Málaga Explore the open roles here: Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/dpQtmPEy