Discover techniques to enhance perceived website performance in this 45-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Learn how to create optical illusions and design tricks that make websites feel faster, even when technical optimizations have been exhausted. Explore the psychology of time perception, user experience design, and creative solutions for improving load time impressions. Gain insights into using activity indicators, acceleration techniques, custom quotes, and strategic content loading to keep users engaged. Understand the importance of knowing your audience and managing negative emotions during wait times. Leave equipped with practical strategies to implement immediately, helping retain users who might otherwise bounce due to perceived slow loading times.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
International Womens Rights Day
Zurich
goldfish
time is an illusion
time is the new currency
How we perceive time
How do you improve the perception
What is this tool
Depeche Mode
Create a Memorable User Experience
What Else Can You Do
Relaxed Users
Lie to Me
Winston Churchill
Activity Indicators
Acceleration
Lies
Everything Counts
Interactions
Custom Quotes
Spacebar
Transportation
One Slight Thing
Offline Song
Know Your Audience
Never Let Me Down Again
Negative Emotions
Loading Dummy Content
Unstyled Content
Thank You
Taught by
Devoxx
