Responsiveness has many facets. tactile feedback (like the solid click of a rocker ), visual distinction , feedback latency (how many milliseconds between input

Responsiveness has many facets. tactile feedback (like the solid click of a rocker ), visual distinction , feedback latency (how many milliseconds between input and taking action), tactile distinction (can you distinguish the control without looking at it), audible distinction . soft buttons , soft logic controllers and touch UIs fail at all of the above the result is a sluggish, frustrating and counterintuitive experience when engaging with the world around you . we replaced our kitchen range with a new budget model. they replaced the analog oven settings with a keypad . the old model could be activated in 1/2 second blindfolded by turning the knob. you could see the setting from across the room eg when heading out the door. the new range requires 3 button presses and holding the temp control button for 45 seconds while the temp slowly seeks 5 degree increments. what sadist designs these systems? they can’t possibly be using them in their own homes.