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Between Us

A Social App for Couples

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Andrew Zusman
@uxandrew · UX Designer
I always wonder about permanence online. Memeoirs made me consider this aspect while I was looking through their materials. What we do in online spaces is so ephemeral. This app makes me wonder about longevity of stored "keepsakes". It's a really fascinating idea. Will couples still be using this app in ten years or have access to it? Since long term v… See more
Mark Chang
@mchang · Product Manager, Google
The story of the stack of love letters from long ago is compelling. It would be a wonder to build something sticky enough to exist for that scenario.
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Andrew Zusman
@uxandrew · UX Designer
@mchang I don't think the stickiness is the issue, because the message far outweighs the medium in that case. In other words, the medium doesn't need to be sticky in order to hold the depth of the meaning. The issue, and the interesting thing, is in the fickleness of modern internet design. For example, I keep thinking of downloading Throwback. The app se… See more
Mark Chang
@mchang · Product Manager, Google
@UXAndrew I think that the medium IS the product (Throwback/Heyday/Between Us). It is the paper and the post office, and it is the thing that needs to be sticky in order for us to be using it and reaping benefits from the depth of the message in any future point in time. Essentially, I agree with you. :)
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Andrew Zusman
@uxandrew · UX Designer
@mchang When you say sticky I think viral and you mean something that sticks around :)