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6 comments from 3 distinct recommending readers, between 2019 and 2024.
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> There is a huge blindspot, I've noticed, where people mistake familiarity for ease of use (and other qualities too). The "legacy" Windows design isn't just so beloved because of familiarity, but because it actually provides visual cues to users [1], and the backstory on how it was designed is also interesting [2]. I know that there was an even more detailed article floating around here on HN but I can't find it offhand. [1] twitter.com/tuomassalo/status/978717292… [2] socket3.wordpress.com/2018/02/03/design…...
Linux hits nearly 4% desktop user share on StatcounterRead the thread - Recommends
What, excuse me, the fuck. It's almost like all lessons from the Windows 95 era were forgotten (see e.g. [1], and the top comment of the HN discussion is worth a read as well [2]). No borders visually separating areas of different function, no visible indicators where the clickable area of an UI element (e.g. a button) is, and the content jumps to the right when opening the main menu. > These improvements will make Wikipedia more welcoming and easier to use. Above quote from the notification, which, again, has no visual borders. Just an insanely contrast-less sky blue on a white background. Whoever has thought of this being a good idea should just go and resign in shame. Not every questionable design "trend" has to be followed. [1] twitter.com/tuomassalo/status/978717292… [2] news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21888451
Explore Wikipedia's New LookRead the thread - Recommends
Because back then usability was in focus: socket3.wordpress.com/2018/02/03/design…... There is also a Twitter thread that notes what got lost over time - especially separation and contrast. twitter.com/tuomassalo/status/978717292…
There are at least 10 different Microsoft design conventions in Windows 11Read the thread - Recommends
It's not just nostalgia, but good, efficient design work: twitter.com/tuomassalo/status/978717292…
Not-a-Linux distro review: SerenityOS is a Unix-y love letter to the ‘90sRead the thread - Recommends
I love the SAP UI - yea, its the 90's when UI was far superior than today's whitespace filled, shadow-less buttons, complete lack of skeumorphic elements, magenta gradients and huge typography - See Windows 95 UI: twitter.com/tuomassalo/status/978717292… It is dense, extremely clear and consice. I agree with the slowness though.
What's SAP?Read the thread - Cites it
Here's some anti-UX I observed from Uber: twitter.com/bdcravens/status/1197220786…
Windows 95 UI DesignRead the thread