36 min listen
#41 - The role of design in behavior change (Alan McLean & Ben Grynol)
#41 - The role of design in behavior change (Alan McLean & Ben Grynol)
ratings:
Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Levels Head of Growth, Ben Grynol, sat down with Alan McLean, Head of Design at Levels, to discuss Alan's design philosophy, his approach to re-designing the Levels app, as well as his past experience with The New York Times, Fitbit and Google.
(07:27) - The importance of design for health products
(09:40) - Generalists vs. specialists
(10:19) - The value of technical expertise
(12:33) - The value of constraints
(19:00) - The print/digital divide
(21:26) - Expectations are high for productivity tools
(23:52) - Seek out magic moments
(26:39) - Consider user context
(28:55) - Focus on positive reinforcement
(31:26) - Personalization is not a hack
Transcripts & Show Notes
Become a Levels Member – levelshealth.com
Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog
Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter
(07:27) - The importance of design for health products
(09:40) - Generalists vs. specialists
(10:19) - The value of technical expertise
(12:33) - The value of constraints
(19:00) - The print/digital divide
(21:26) - Expectations are high for productivity tools
(23:52) - Seek out magic moments
(26:39) - Consider user context
(28:55) - Focus on positive reinforcement
(31:26) - Personalization is not a hack
Transcripts & Show Notes
Become a Levels Member – levelshealth.com
Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog
Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter
Released:
Nov 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
#8 – The raise (Josh Clemente & Ben Grynol) by LEVELS – A Whole New Level