The article reflects on the author's experience with Honk, a discontinued real-time messaging app. It highlights how Honk's innovative approach, including features like instant character display and unique presence indicators, set it apart from conventional messaging tools. While it ultimately failed to find product-market fit, the author looks back fondly on the playful interactions and design elements that made Honk feel distinct. This post serves as an homage to the app's creative spirit and the lessons learned during its development.
When you wanted to say something else, you just tapped to clear the screen, like wiping a whiteboard clean.
Honk continuously explored how presence was displayed, shaping many of our design decisions.
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