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>> However at Google it was noticeable that designs aren’t really taken seriously. Which explains things like android’s less-than-beautiful UI, and google’s gen
by doktrin 14y ago
>> However at Google it was noticeable that designs aren’t really taken seriously. Which explains things like android’s less-than-beautiful UI, and google’s generally noticeable lack of focus on design.
This is something I have a hard time wrapping my head around. I am not a designer, and wouldn't even consider myself particularly good at it. However, there is no shortage of evidence to support the value and importance of good design. Therefore, I don't understand why any company or team culture would marginalize it.
Can anyone comment on the extent of this culture at Google or elsewhere? Specifically, why it exists and how it's propagated.
- trentmb 14y ago"Man is a creature who can get used to anything, and I believe that is the very best way of defining him."
- racter 14y ago1. Many engineers are unable to recognize the merits of one design over another. But they have a finely tuned sense of engineering effort required to implement certain design features, so they literally see the cost of UX proposals without seeing the benefit. So they argue. 2. Many PMs believe that all design is subjective, and therefore it's perfectly reasonable to substitute their judgement for that of the UX'er. So they argue. 3. Google is a uniquely bottom-up culture, where consensus is required to move forward. These three things lead to design by committee, and it is extremely painful.
- doktrin 14y agoThank you. This was a very helpful response, and I appreciate you sharing it.