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design challenge
Medium
design challenge
#1
1. [OA] Low Bandwidth Re-Design — Optimize TikTok's Video Upload Flow
In regions with limited internet connectivity, users experience frustration when uploading videos on TikTok. ByteDance seeks to minimize upload times without compromising user experience.
How would you redesign the upload flow to ensure it remains responsive and user-friendly?Success Criteria:
- Reduction in average upload time in low bandwidth scenarios.
- Increased completion rates of video uploads in areas with poor connectivity.
- User satisfaction scores related to the upload experience.
How would you redesign the upload flow to ensure it remains responsive and user-friendly?Success Criteria:
- Reduction in average upload time in low bandwidth scenarios.
- Increased completion rates of video uploads in areas with poor connectivity.
- User satisfaction scores related to the upload experience.
design challenge
Medium
design challenge
#2
2. [OA] Accessibility Challenge — Redesign the TikTok onboarding process
ByteDance aims to create the most inclusive experience possible across its platforms. The onboarding process for TikTok currently has significant gaps in accessibility for vision-impaired users.
How would you approach redesigning the onboarding experience to ensure it meets WCAG 2.1 standards? Consider both the visual design and the interaction flow. Success Criteria:
- Improved accessibility score based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
- Reduction in drop-off rates in onboarding for vision-impaired users.
- Positive user feedback from accessibility focus groups.
- Implementation of voice guidance features for key onboarding steps.
How would you approach redesigning the onboarding experience to ensure it meets WCAG 2.1 standards? Consider both the visual design and the interaction flow. Success Criteria:
- Improved accessibility score based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
- Reduction in drop-off rates in onboarding for vision-impaired users.
- Positive user feedback from accessibility focus groups.
- Implementation of voice guidance features for key onboarding steps.
ux critique
Senior
collaboration
#3
3. Critique of the ByteDance Product Design Process
ByteDance aims to refine its product design process for apps like TikTok and Douyin, aiming to enhance collaboration between designers and developers while streamlining workflow. Analyze the current process and provide a critical perspective on potential areas for improvement.Success Criteria:
- Clearer communication channels between teams.
- Reduced design-to-development cycle time.
- Enhanced alignment on product expectations.
- Clearer communication channels between teams.
- Reduced design-to-development cycle time.
- Enhanced alignment on product expectations.
ux critique
Medium
ux flows
#4
4. Critique TikTok's Comment Moderation Flow
ByteDance has received feedback about challenges with TikTok's comment moderation process. Users report situations of both inappropriate comments slipping through and legitimate comments being wrongly flagged.
Identify the friction points in this flow and propose user-focused improvements.Success Criteria:
- Improved user satisfaction metrics surrounding content engagement.
- Decrease in reports about moderation inaccuracies.
- Clearer user guidelines for comment submissions.
Identify the friction points in this flow and propose user-focused improvements.Success Criteria:
- Improved user satisfaction metrics surrounding content engagement.
- Decrease in reports about moderation inaccuracies.
- Clearer user guidelines for comment submissions.
product design
Senior
design systems
#5
5. [OA] Information Architecture — Design a Navigation Structure for Douyin
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, is considering a restructuring of its navigation system to improve user journey and engagement. ByteDance aims to present content intuitively.
How would you approach designing this new navigation system?Success Criteria:
- Improved user flow within the app, measured through session duration.
- Decreased bounce rates from the main feed.
- Positive feedback on user navigation ease.
How would you approach designing this new navigation system?Success Criteria:
- Improved user flow within the app, measured through session duration.
- Decreased bounce rates from the main feed.
- Positive feedback on user navigation ease.
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