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I don't think it ignores usability at all; it seems very focused on it.
by ConradHex 18y ago
I don't think it ignores usability at all; it seems very focused on it.
- ivankirigin 18y agoBreaking expected flows makes things harder to understand. I needed to think to use that form. Some changes over time can improve clarity, but the initial friction is costly.
- noelchurchill 18y agoThat fact that you had to think makes it memorable. If a website does the same thing like everyone else, then it will be forgotten like everyone else.
- ivankirigin 18y agoForgetting the signup form is just fine. Remembering the content or the activity on a site is more important.
- jrockway 18y agoNot true. I've forgotten what the site was already, and it's been less than 15 seconds since I last saw it.
- louislouis 18y agoI think its a great idea for complex forms gathering in-depth data.
- mattmaroon 18y agoAlso you have to read 2 or 3 times as many words just to figure out what goes where. And I can't see what is broken about the way most places organize signup forms now.
- unalone 18y agoI think that, for the sake of memorability, I'd pick an approach like Vimeo's to something like this. http://vimeo.com/log_in http://vimeo.com/log_in
- mp3jeep01 18y agoAlthough I like the way the original site is straightforward (usability for those new to the web), vimeo does a killer job at integrating their login form into the site design...it actually looks like it's supposed to be there, as opposed to most log-in forms that just look slapped on.
- jonny_noog 18y agoI really don't want to rain on anybodies parade, and I'd really like to like the design just because it's different and original. But unfortunately, I don't think it's a step up in terms of usability. Ignoring stuff that others have already pointed out, there's no way to know which fields are required before you submit. Not a big thing in the grand scheme. But it's kind of a no-brainer, always recommended usability thing.