Designing for humans with BuddyPress

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By Tammie Lister

Tammie Lister Designer

www.logicalbinary.com

What is a human?

Humans have a highly developed brain and are capable of abstract reasoning, language, introspection, and problem solving. This mental capability, combined with an erect body carriage that frees the hands for manipulating objects, has allowed humans to make far greater use of tools than any other living species on Earth. Other higher-level thought processes of humans, such as self-awareness, rationality, and sapience,are considered to be defining features of what constitutes a "person"

- Wikipedia

humanity [hyoo-man-i-tee or, often, yoo-]

1. all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind. 2.the quality or condition of being human; human nature. 3.the quality of being humane; kindness; benevolence.

noun, plural -ties.

- Dictionary.reference.com

Brain power

2 brains for the price of one

Conscious

Sub-conscious 2 brains 3 brains for the price of one

Susan M.Weinschenk Ph.D - Neuro Web Design
Survival, animal, safety decider, primal Emotions, feeling, impulse Language, speech, reading, cortex, thinking, planning

Old brain Mid brain New brain

We pay attention to 2-3 things at a time... no more We are pre-wired to feel positive

:-)

Human != Robot

Robots + emotions = omg

Just what do you think you're doing, Dave? - Hal I am not malfunctioning, you are - Hector

Life dont talk to me about life - Marvin

Emotions and needs

Hierarchy of needs
Aarron Walter - Designing for emotion
http://aarronwalter.com/
Manfred Max-Neef : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_human_needs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs

Hierarchy of Needs - Marlow

A humans WordPress hooks

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Physiological -
Safety -
Love
and
belonging -
Esteem -
Self
actualisation -
Self
transcendence

Create emotional responses

Appeal to the 5 senses

Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch, Taste

Appeal to the 1 sense Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch, Taste

BuddyPress?

Humans are naturally social. We believe in safety in numbers. We have an inbuilt campfire ethos.

BuddyPress?
Activity Streams User Groups Multisite Blogging Friend Connections Extended Profiles Discussion Forums Private Messaging User Settings
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress

Social networking in a box.

BuddyPress is social lego

Rules for community design

Rule One : Build up dont fall down Rule Two : Let the community guide you Rule Three : Find the choice balance Rule Four : Learn to let go Rule Five : Try

Show some personality

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Encourage userscaping
BP Bookmarklet
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bp-bookmarklet

BuddyPress Rate Forum Posts

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress-rate-forum-posts/

BuddyPress like button

http://byotos.com/2011/12/19/bp-labs-you-may-like-this

Love it plugin tutorial

http://pippinsplugins.com/write-a-love-it-plugin-with-ajax/

Allow the Pokemon effect

purplekecleon

...collections often can be justied on the basis of their aesthetic/ emotional value, or monetary value, or both. brain.oxfordjournals.org

Dopamine plays a major role in the brain system that is responsible for reward-driven learning.

Let users show their badges with pride

http://plazaa.de/

Achievements for BuddyPress

http://achievementsapp.wordpress.com/

http://rockhaq.com

Avoid user frustration

Make joining easy Make leaving just as easy

http://bettercodes.org/ http://leganerd.com/

OA Social Login

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/oa-social-login/

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Create paths

http://downsyndrome.com/

Breadcrumbs Everywhere
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/breadcrumbs-everywhere/

Custom Admin Bar

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/custom-admin-bar/

Dont hide your content

Make finding content easy

http://rideoregonride.com/ http://www.hmag.com/

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Encourage connections

Encourage connections
Friending Favourites Groups

Use existing connections

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/invite-anyone/

Show off your community

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Testimonials

http://solopracticeuniversity.com/

Numbers and stats

http://ancestry24.com/

http://www.beastsofwar.com/

http://www.kitemap.it/

Allow communication

Encourage interactions
Messaging and Forums Social activity and profiles

BuddyStream: http://buddystream.net

Sharing
BuddyPress Activity Plus http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress-activity-plus/

Personalise the experience

Welcome Pack
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/welcome-pack/

Let users decide

http://commons.gc.cuny.edu/

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Create safe havens

Be sensitive to your users

Shift.ms * Coming soon with BuddyPress

Encourage good citizens

BuddyPress Moderation
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bp-moderation/

BuddyPress 1.6 brings visibility

Prole eld privacy rolled into core

http://bpdevel.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/profile-field-visibility-in-bp-1-6/

Discover the sites:

http://bettercodes.org/ http://leganerd.com/ http://downsyndrome.com/ http://www.beastsofwar.com/ http://rideoregonride.com/ http://www.kitemap.it/ http://solopracticeuniversity.com/ http://ancestry24.com/ http://shift.ms/ * Coming soon with BuddyPress http://commons.gc.cuny.edu/ http://www.hmag.com/ http://rockhaq.com http://plazaa.de/ http://culturadigital.br/ http://helloecoliving.com/ http://irrationalgames.com/ http://littlesketchers.com/

Discover the plugins:

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress-rate-forum-posts/ http://byotos.com/2011/12/19/bp-labs-you-may-like-this/ http://pippinsplugins.com/write-a-love-it-plugin-with-ajax/ http://achievementsapp.wordpress.com/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/breadcrumbs-everywhere/ http://buddystream.net/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress-activity-plus/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/welcome-pack/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bp-moderation/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/invite-anyone/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/oa-social-login/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bp-bookmarklet/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/custom-admin-bar/

Thank you :)
Tammie Lister www.logicalbinary.com Twitter : @karmatosed