Improve the checkbox design

Oct 13, 2025 by talynt.org 67 views

Introduction

The session page of the application currently has a "Yes, I'm interested!" button that disappears after being clicked. This button allows users to vote for a session from that page, but it does not provide an option to unvote the session. In contrast, the session votes are displayed with the MinneStar star on other pages of the application, and users can toggle them on and off. To achieve consistency across the application, we need to make the session page consistent with the rest of the app.

Problem Statement

The current implementation of the session page has a few issues:

It is not possible to unvote a session from the session page.
The visual representation of session votes on the session page is not consistent with the rest of the application.

Solution

To address these issues, we propose the following solution:

Create a checkbox that uses the same circle/star toggle appearance as the session listing and schedule pages.
Allow users to vote and unvote a session from the session page.
Use the MinneStar star to indicate a session vote in a way that is visually consistent with the rest of the app.

Design Approach

Our proposed design approach involves creating a checkbox that mimics the circle/star toggle appearance used on the session listing and schedule pages. This checkbox will allow users to vote and unvote a session from the session page. Here's a possible design:

Checkbox Design

The checkbox will be a circle with a star icon inside.
When the user votes for a session, the star icon will be filled with a color (e.g., blue).
When the user unvotes a session, the star icon will be empty.
The checkbox will be styled to match the rest of the application's design.

Visual Consistency

To ensure visual consistency across the application, we will use the MinneStar star to indicate a session vote. This will create a consistent visual language throughout the app.

Benefits

Our proposed solution offers several benefits:

Improved user experience: Users will be able to vote and unvote sessions from the session page, making it easier to manage their interests.
Visual consistency: The use of the MinneStar star to indicate session votes will create a consistent visual language across the application.
Enhanced design: The checkbox design will be visually appealing and easy to use.

Implementation

To implement this solution, we will need to make the following changes:

Create a new checkbox component that uses the same circle/star toggle appearance as the session listing and schedule pages.
Update the session page to use the new checkbox component.
Update the backend to allow users to vote and unvote sessions from the session page.

Conclusion

In conclusion, our proposed solution will make the session page consistent with the rest of the application. By creating a checkbox that uses the same circle/star toggle appearance as the session listing and schedule pages, we will allow users to vote and unvote sessions from the session page. Additionally, we will use the MinneStar star to indicate session votes, creating a consistent visual language across the application.

Future Work

In the future, we can consider the following enhancements:

Add a "Remove from interests" button: This button will allow users to remove a session from their interests.
Improve the checkbox design: We can experiment with different designs for the checkbox to make it more visually appealing.
Add animations: We can add animations to the checkbox to make it more engaging.

Technical Requirements

To implement this solution, we will need to meet the following technical requirements:

Frontend: We will need to create a new checkbox component using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Backend: We will need to update the backend to allow users to vote and unvote sessions from the session page.
Database: We will need to update the database to store the user's session interests.

Timeline

We estimate that the implementation of this solution will take approximately 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the changes. The timeline will be broken down into the following milestones:

Week 1: Design and implementation of the checkbox component.
Week 2: Update the session page to use the new checkbox component.
Week 3: Update the backend to allow users to vote and unvote sessions from the session page.

Conclusion

Introduction

In our previous article, we discussed the importance of making the session page consistent with the rest of the application. We proposed a solution that involves creating a checkbox that uses the same circle/star toggle appearance as the session listing and schedule pages. In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions about this solution.

Q: Why do we need to make the session page consistent with the rest of the application?

A: Consistency is key to a good user experience. When users see the same design elements and interactions throughout the application, they feel more comfortable and confident using the app. In the case of the session page, making it consistent with the rest of the application will help users understand how to vote and unvote sessions.

Q: What is the benefit of using a checkbox instead of a button?

A: Using a checkbox instead of a button provides a more intuitive way for users to vote and unvote sessions. Checkboxes are commonly used to select or deselect items, making it easier for users to understand the interaction.

Q: How will the checkbox design be implemented?

A: The checkbox design will be implemented using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. We will create a new checkbox component that uses the same circle/star toggle appearance as the session listing and schedule pages.

Q: Will the checkbox design be customizable?

A: Yes, the checkbox design will be customizable. We will provide options for users to change the color, size, and shape of the checkbox to match their preferences.

Q: How will the backend be updated to allow users to vote and unvote sessions from the session page?

A: The backend will be updated to store the user's session interests in the database. When a user votes or unvotes a session, the backend will update the database accordingly.

Q: What are the technical requirements for implementing this solution?

A: The technical requirements for implementing this solution include:

Frontend: Creating a new checkbox component using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Backend: Updating the backend to store the user's session interests in the database.
Database: Updating the database to store the user's session interests.

Q: What is the estimated timeline for implementing this solution?

A: We estimate that the implementation of this solution will take approximately 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the changes. The timeline will be broken down into the following milestones:

Week 1: Design and implementation of the checkbox component.
Week 2: Update the session page to use the new checkbox component.
Week 3: Update the backend to allow users to vote and unvote sessions from the session page.

Q: What are the benefits of this solution?

A: The benefits of this solution include:

Improved user experience: Users will be able to vote and unvote sessions from the session page, making it easier to manage their interests.
Visual consistency: The use of the MinneStar star to indicate session votes will create a consistent visual language across the application.
Enhanced design: The checkbox design will be visually appealing and easy to use.