How I Designed "Create New" Feature for File Manager

Overview

The project involves designing a multi-functional file and folder manager application tailored for mobile devices. The primary objectives include creating a user-friendly interface that effectively represents folders and files based on their types, and designing intuitive processes for creating new files and folders. The design must prioritize accessibility and utilize a minimal color palette to ensure clarity and ease of use.

Design Goals

  • Minimalism: The design should employ a limited color palette, focusing on functionality and reducing visual clutter.

  • Accessibility: All design elements must be accessible, adhering to best practices to accommodate users with varying abilities.

  • User Intuition: The interface should guide users through tasks like creating new files or folders effortlessly, with clear visual cues and straightforward interactions.

  • File/Folder Representation: Files and folders must be distinctly represented, with visual indicators for different file types, ensuring users can quickly identify and manage their content.

Key Features

  1. Clear Visual Hierarchy:

    • The design will utilize size, spacing, and color to create a clear visual hierarchy, ensuring users can easily distinguish between files, folders, and different types of content.

    • Key actions such as creating new files or folders will be prominently displayed without overwhelming the user.

  2. File and Folder Representation:

    • Icons representing different file types (e.g., document, images, music etc) will be consistently used.

    • Folders will be clearly differentiated from files, possibly through distinctive shapes.

  3. File/Folder Creation Process:

    • The user can create new files or folders through a simplified process, with + button that initiates the creation flow.

  4. Accessibility Considerations:

    • The design was used high-contrast colors and large, readable fonts to ensure it is accessible to all users, including those with visual impairments.

    • Interactive elements was designed with adequate spacing to accommodate users with motor impairments.

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