In prototype 1 we presented news categories in list view. It was a straightforward implementation but it proved non-intuitive. The no. of users who were entering scroll state were significantly less than expected. By brainstorming, we realised we have to follow "Show, don't tell" principle. It means that users find the list view boring and cognitively heavy. By directly make them enter into scroll view works because it is visually more interesting(because of news thumbnails) and directly provides information that users actually wants to see.

I discovered the significant impact of prominently featuring a news section in driving user engagement. People are naturally drawn to fresh and current content—whether it’s social media updates or news stories—as it provides a sense of novelty and triggers a dopamine rush. This insight underscores the importance of delivering timely, relevant updates to keep users actively engaged and returning for more.

I deepened my understanding of how AI is transforming technology by streamlining complex processes and enabling smarter, more efficient solutions. For instance, tasks like content summarization, which previously required substantial development effort, can now be achieved effortlessly using large language models (LLMs). This shift highlights AI's immense potential to simplify workflows and accelerate innovation.