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I like the point of this post, but I wish the author would have elaborated more. Sanitary URLs are great because they play on human emotions. Looking at the sim
by rglover 15y ago
I like the point of this post, but I wish the author would have elaborated more. Sanitary URLs are great because they play on human emotions. Looking at the simple, clean Apple URL, it does two things: it provides an easy to remember route to their specific product, and two, it feels clean. In contrast, the Sony URL feels dirty and disorganized, lacking a real focus and seemingly, makes the Walkmen feel like just another electronic whatchamacalit. Although it seems purely cosmetic, there's a subconscious thing going on. Yes it helps developers/consumers but even more importantly, it makes your brand look focused. There should be more writing on the psych aspects of web development. I feel like there's a lot to be said.
- andos 15y agoDonald Norman wrote a great deal about that subject (psychological and emotional aspects of user experience), albeit not specifically about web dev.
- rglover 15y agoI thought the name looked familiar. I downloaded a copy of "The Design of Everyday Things" not too long ago. Guess I'll have to crack it open? For those that are also interested: http://www.amazon.com/Design-Everyday-Things-Donald-Norman/dp/0385267746 http://www.amazon.com/Design-Everyday-Things-Donald-Norman/d...
- andos 15y agoAnd there's also Emotional Design: http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Design-Love-Everyday-Things/dp/0465051359 http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Design-Love-Everyday-Things/...