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The other side of this is that it helps usability when things look and feel familiar. It's interesting how it's accepted that desktop applications generally loo
by GBKS 9y ago
The other side of this is that it helps usability when things look and feel familiar. It's interesting how it's accepted that desktop applications generally look the same, but mobile apps are supposed to be more unique. Maybe just the nature of mobile being generally more consumer oriented?
- nkkollaw 9y agoI don't agree that desktop apps look the same, but it depends on the platform I think. Apps that use native controls will definitely look the same, but the apps I've been using in the past few months—and yes some are Electron-based—all look very different on macOS. Not sure, though.
- numbsafari 9y agoI think it's that (consumer oriented), but also the more "personal" nature of mobile apps.
- tptacek 9y agoIsn't it weird that when it comes to desktop apps and particularly UI toolkits, we freak out when things don't match the OS style perfectly, but with applications on the web --- many of which are more UI-intensive than native apps --- we're constantly looking for the CSS Zen Garden?
- mc32 9y agoSo long as desktop apps don't mimic kai's power tool interface, I think a little variety on the desktop side is nice, so long as it fits function to a meaningful degree. So an audio mixing applic might do something in a different way than office's ribbon ui.