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Move User Preferences to Home Page & Redesign Preferences UI in Duolingo Style

✨ Feature Request

Summary:

Move the User Preferences option from the upload pages (Image, Audio, Video, etc.) to the Home Page beside the Streak, Uploads, and Edits stats section.
Also redesign the current popup/modal into a Duolingo-style preference selection UI for a cleaner and more modern user experience.

Problem Statement:

Currently, the User Preferences option is placed inside upload pages, which creates a few UX issues:

  • The preference settings are unrelated to the actual upload flow.
  • Users need to navigate into upload pages just to change language or release rights preferences.
  • The current popup/modal UI feels basic and interrupts the workflow.
  • The preferences are global settings, so they should be accessible from a more central location like the Home Page.

This creates unnecessary friction and reduces overall usability.

Proposed Solution:

  1. Move User Preferences to Home Page
    • Place the User Preferences button/icon beside:
      • Streak
      • Uploads
      • Edits
    • This makes preferences globally accessible from the dashboard.
  2. Replace Current Modal with Duolingo-Style UI
    • Instead of a normal popup modal, create a modern Duolingo-inspired preferences screen/card.
    • Use:
      • Rounded cards
      • Large selectable options
      • Better spacing and visual hierarchy
      • Smooth transitions/animations
      • Mobile-friendly layout
  3. Preference Options
    • Default Language
    • Default Release Rights
  4. Behavior
    • Clicking the preferences icon/button on the Home Page should open the redesigned preferences interface.
    • Selected preferences should continue applying globally across all upload pages.

Alternatives Considered:

  • Keeping the current popup and only changing its position.
    • Rejected because the existing modal UX still feels outdated and less engaging.
  • Adding preferences inside sidebar/settings menu.
    • Rejected because quick access near user stats provides better visibility and usability.

Benefits:

  • Cleaner upload pages with less clutter.
  • Better accessibility for global user settings.
  • Improved user experience and modern UI design.
  • More intuitive workflow similar to modern apps like Duolingo.
  • Better mobile responsiveness and visual consistency.

Risks or Concerns:

  • Home page layout spacing may need adjustment for smaller screens.
  • Additional UI work required for responsive Duolingo-style design.
  • Existing preference state management may need refactoring after moving components.

Additional context or references:

Current UI screenshots attached for reference:

  • Upload page with existing User Preferences icon
  • Current popup/modal design
  • Home page location where preferences should be moved

Desired inspiration:

  • Duolingo settings/preferences interaction style and card-based UI design.