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The focus of this and other comments here seems to be to critique how this UI works for the majority of Google users. IMHO there's room for several alternatives
by lecha 17y ago
The focus of this and other comments here seems to be to critique how this UI works for the majority of Google users. IMHO there's room for several alternatives interfaces for any popular service.
> 8% surveyed (by Google) in Times Square knew what a browser was
So 92% need the UI that works for them. There should also be a UI for the 8% minority that Google is, who know to hit enter for submit.
We've come to value multiple interfaces adapted to the client device. Isn't it time to have interfaces adapted to the skill-set of the user as well?
- decultured 17y agoSo do you know of a script that detects the skill set of the user then displays them an appropriate design? The biggest problem with this design however is that it does not add anything to the experience other than aesthetics. In fact, it obscures many options and reduces usability. So how is this a power user's interface? Appearance is nice, but usability and understandability are much more important with design.
- unalone 17y agoPerhaps the users who are in that 8% are bookmarking this page right now to use for their searches. You don't need to go to google.com to start up a search.