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I have a controversial theory. Foolish design is everywhere. Look at web trends. No underlined links, no clear button distinction, childish color schemes and r

by nbzso 5y ago

I have a controversial theory. Foolish design is everywhere. Look at web trends. No underlined links, no clear button distinction, childish color schemes and rounded corners everywhere. Apple UI/UX design is trend setter. They try to be cool and resonate with naive audiences. This is Design by Marketing. This is the result of corporations hiring cheap millennial designers without proper design foundations, ready to serve and adapt to marketing concepts with compliance and enthusiasm. The burden of boomers expertise and professional code is no go for the future designed to serve boards of executives and shareholders. This trend will continue rapidly, complexity will increase to the point where users will need AI to make choices and filter UX crap created by semi-pros for pennies. Yep.

least 5y ago
What constitutes an adult color scheme for you? Why do rounded corners offend you? Are there examples of what you think are appropriately designed products or websites? This sounds needlessly derisive.
- nbzso 5y ago
  Think what you want. I can give you an excessive list with examples what is the foundation of UI design as a logic and implementation. What is Accessible and Usable interface. There are a ton of books on the subject. But reading, drawing and deep research are things that require serious focus, dedication and critical thinking. Those skills are not available for people who have more time on hand for “social” media and dribbble or instagram, self validation. I seriously doubt that Steve Jobs will accept the “modern” Apple HIG and iOS redesign of Mac OS, on a simple and logically grounded premise called mouse pointer. Don’t let me start on colors, contrast or flat design. Bad idea from Microsoft Mobile UI gone wild. But don’t worry and be happy. Hey, in the end all user input is error and the almighty emperor will save us all from cognitive overloads with tiny colourful implants.:)
  - least 5y ago
    You don't have to give me an excessive list, a rationale behind your criticisms of Safari's design or explaining what constitutes an adult color scheme would suffice. Flowery language and technical jargon don't actually have much substance on their own.
    - nbzso 5y ago
      The most striking difference between children and adults is the shift from a warm to a cool color bias. Psychologists have known for a long time that the majority of adults choose blue as their favorite color, with green and purple also landing in the top favorite list. Meanwhile, red, the hands-down favorite color for 3-year-olds, quickly drops to the middle of the pack by early adulthood. http://www.joehallock.com/edu/COM498/ http://www.joehallock.com/edu/COM498/

by nbzso 5y ago

least 5y ago

What constitutes an adult color scheme for you? Why do rounded corners offend you? Are there examples of what you think are appropriately designed products or websites? This sounds needlessly derisive.

nbzso 5y ago
Think what you want. I can give you an excessive list with examples what is the foundation of UI design as a logic and implementation. What is Accessible and Usable interface. There are a ton of books on the subject. But reading, drawing and deep research are things that require serious focus, dedication and critical thinking. Those skills are not available for people who have more time on hand for “social” media and dribbble or instagram, self validation. I seriously doubt that Steve Jobs will accept the “modern” Apple HIG and iOS redesign of Mac OS, on a simple and logically grounded premise called mouse pointer. Don’t let me start on colors, contrast or flat design. Bad idea from Microsoft Mobile UI gone wild. But don’t worry and be happy. Hey, in the end all user input is error and the almighty emperor will save us all from cognitive overloads with tiny colourful implants.:)
- least 5y ago
  You don't have to give me an excessive list, a rationale behind your criticisms of Safari's design or explaining what constitutes an adult color scheme would suffice. Flowery language and technical jargon don't actually have much substance on their own.
  - nbzso 5y ago
    The most striking difference between children and adults is the shift from a warm to a cool color bias. Psychologists have known for a long time that the majority of adults choose blue as their favorite color, with green and purple also landing in the top favorite list. Meanwhile, red, the hands-down favorite color for 3-year-olds, quickly drops to the middle of the pack by early adulthood. http://www.joehallock.com/edu/COM498/ http://www.joehallock.com/edu/COM498/