Watchen das blinkenlichten
Watch out for visually impressive interface designs with limited usability ...
"Usability suffers when the design of computer interfaces is driven by the need to make a good first impression. This month the cranky user talks about the relationship between form and substance.
I often speculate that computers might be universally more loved if product presentations didn't exist. An eye-catching feature is a big win in a short presentation, but in daily use it can be a nightmare. Similarly, in-store displays tend to show off how visually impressive a product is, but simpler interfaces are often better for regular use.
In software design, as in other areas, ideas that seem brilliant at first can be disastrous in practice. In this month's THe cranky user, I'll point out software features that are little more than a flash in the pan, and suggest a functional alternative." continued ... (Via IBM, The cranky user)
"Usability suffers when the design of computer interfaces is driven by the need to make a good first impression. This month the cranky user talks about the relationship between form and substance.
I often speculate that computers might be universally more loved if product presentations didn't exist. An eye-catching feature is a big win in a short presentation, but in daily use it can be a nightmare. Similarly, in-store displays tend to show off how visually impressive a product is, but simpler interfaces are often better for regular use.
In software design, as in other areas, ideas that seem brilliant at first can be disastrous in practice. In this month's THe cranky user, I'll point out software features that are little more than a flash in the pan, and suggest a functional alternative." continued ... (Via IBM, The cranky user)
Blinkenlights - 1999 Version.
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