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I can't fault Google for experimenting, but the 'all or nothing' approach they took to the rollout was an example of false choice. The classic coloring could h
by wavesplash 14y ago
I can't fault Google for experimenting, but the 'all or nothing' approach they took to the rollout was an example of false choice. The classic coloring could have been offered as a theme to lessen the impact of the UX changes.
In case you miss the old color scheme, try this Stylish theme:
http://userstyles.org/styles/64637/gmail-google-mail-classic-blue-theme http://userstyles.org/styles/64637/gmail-google-mail-classic...
Follow Jason's post to fix icons and spacing:
http://jasoncrawford.org/2012/04/how-to-cope-with-the-gmail-redesign/ http://jasoncrawford.org/2012/04/how-to-cope-with-the-gmail-...
- andrewfelix 14y agoI have no issue with the new design. But I think this is a fair criticism considering how polarising the change has been.
- e_proxus 14y agoThis user style puts the text back on the buttons: http://userstyles.org/styles/57677/gmail-change-button-icons-to-text http://userstyles.org/styles/57677/gmail-change-button-icons...
- suboptical 14y agoThere's an option in general settings to add text button labels.
- d5tryr 14y agoAll or nothing? They gave users an entire year to transition!