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Introduction to MURAL for UX
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Friday, June 11, 2021 • Design at Scale 2021
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Introduction to MURAL for UX
Speakers: Erik Flowers
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Summary

Participating in a project or meeting with MURAL and not sure where to start? Learn the basics about the structure, experience, and key features of the app to succeed while collaborating, all from the perspective of a UX practitioner.

Key Insights

  • Mural is positioned as a workspace for visual collaboration, catering to remote and hybrid teams.

  • It democratizes collaboration by allowing all participants to contribute equally, regardless of their location.

  • The platform enables real-time brainstorming and ideation, moving beyond static presentations.

  • Facilitation features like timers and anonymous voting enhance engagement and decision-making.

  • Mural serves as the central hub for design processes, helping to integrate various tools and workflows.

  • Participants can interact with each other and the workspace dynamically, promoting active involvement.

  • The transition from traditional slides to Mural's interactive canvas signifies a shift in how information is presented and shared.

  • Mural supports various frameworks and methodologies, guiding users through structured activities and processes.

  • It offers a 30-day free trial for new users to explore its capabilities without commitment.

  • Clear distinctions between Mural and other similar tools arise from its emphasis on facilitation and collaboration.

Notable Quotes

"Feel free to look... at your own browser and your own mural."

"Mural is a digital workspace for visual collaboration."

"Collaboration shouldn't have to depend on being co-located."

"Mural is not just a digital whiteboard; it's a digital office space."

"You can pull in designs created in Figma or Sketch into Mural easily."

"Mural's frameworks guide the user journey through structured activities."

"It's like having your virtual printer and wall space where you can share high fidelity assets."

"The world's not going to just revert to everyone in an office."

"You can conduct meetings in a way that's choreographed and structured globally."

"Mural is used as the facilitative medium for conducting structured activities."

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