Paywall UI Design for Interesting Engineering
A modern paywall design project showcasing two alternative interface approaches grounded in Google Material Design System principles.
Interesting Engineering, 2022
"People ignore design that ignores people." — Frank Chimero
Overview
This project presents a modern paywall design for Interesting Engineering, built on Google Material Design System principles with two alternative screen approaches.
Design Alternative 1: Integrated Web Format
The first design integrates Material Design into standard web formatting with a sleek header, intuitive navigational bar leading to subcategories, and strategically placed elements like search, subscribe, and sign-in buttons. This approach prioritizes simplicity and transaction ease.
Design Alternative 2: Minimalist Popup
The second design embraces minimalism by stripping away extraneous elements and presenting a focused popup experience. This strategy eliminates distractions to concentrate users on entering payment information.
Design Principles
Both solutions follow Material Design principles while prioritizing:
- Navigation clarity
- Content focus
- Simplified transaction flow
- Visual hierarchy
I hope these designs inspire innovation in digital interface solutions.