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The creator of this (Mat Groves) is also behind [pixi.js](https://github.com/GoodBoyDigital/pixi.js https://github.com/GoodBoyDigital/pixi.js). As an aside, I
by chrislloyd 13y ago
The creator of this (Mat Groves) is also behind [pixi.js](https://github.com/GoodBoyDigital/pixi.js https://github.com/GoodBoyDigital/pixi.js).
As an aside, I love the sound effects. I actually wish more websites played subtle "pops" and "clicks" when I interact with them. I can't quantify this, but I think those types of sound effects are one of the reasons why mobile apps feel so snappy. Clear is a good example.
I'm surprised that I haven't heard anybody complain about sound on mobile apps. I have two theories as to why this is:
1. The context is different. People use computers in quiet offices where they're expected to be working. Zips & zaps doesn't sound like Excel.
2. The mute button is physically closer. Muting an iPad feels much less interruptive than clicking the sound icon and dragging the slider down.
I'm seeing more and more front-end developers learning the fundamentals of animation and illustration. I predict that I'll start seeing the same with sound design too.
- lucian1900 13y agoThankfully pretty much all mobile apps with sounds have a way to disable them. The sounds don't make the apps seem any nappier to me, because the apps are indeed nappier. The sounds are just annoying. I think websites don't do this more because reliable sounds support is spotty and there are painful memories from the past.