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Designing for humans, not metrics

How Ollin prioritizes human well-being and genuine progress over vanity metrics and engagement optimization.

Designing for humans, not metrics

Introduction

  • Metric-driven design
  • Human-centered alternative
  • Ollin's philosophy
  • Why it matters

The Metric Trap

  • Vanity metrics
  • Engagement optimization
  • Short-term thinking
  • Missing the point

Human-Centered Design

  • Real outcomes
  • User well-being
  • Long-term success
  • Meaningful progress

Ollin's Approach

  • What we measure
  • What we optimize
  • User-first decisions
  • Long-term thinking

Examples

  • Feature decisions
  • Design choices
  • What we avoid
  • Why we do it

The Tension

  • Business needs
  • User needs
  • Finding balance
  • Sustainable approach

User Outcomes

  • Real progress
  • Habit formation
  • Life improvement
  • Sustainable change

The Philosophy

  • Values-driven
  • Ethical design
  • User respect
  • Long-term vision

Comparison

  • Metric-focused apps
  • Human-focused approach
  • User outcomes
  • Retention difference

Challenges

  • Measuring success
  • Proving value
  • Business pressure
  • Staying true

Conclusion

  • Human-first design
  • Better outcomes
  • Sustainable success