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  1. May 2018
    1. it’s too easy to mess up the contrast and make text less legible

      In contrast, many PDF readers (like Adobe) offer a night mode where they make text white and background black.

  2. Apr 2018
    1. many users pay no attention to the status bar when they’re considering whether to click on a hyperlink

      When you hover over a URL, the link is usually displayed right next to the cursor. You always notice it because it is in the locus of attention

  3. Mar 2018
    1. but a welldesigned application could make even this undoable, using automatic save or keeping unsaved drafts in a special directory.

      Drawboard PDF does this. However, even that isn't a great design. As, when you open the file the next time, it shows a dialog to recover/discard the last unsaved version. But by the time you open the file the next time, you aren't sure what changes are included in the unsaved version and whether you want them or not.

      A better approach would be something like what git does. Maintains a version log and shows you the difference between two versions before committing.

    2. Mail app

      GMail app on the other hand has taken this into consideration. With delete icon on top, it provides the reply option on the bottom of the mail where it is also more natural to look for a reply button.

    1. The drive toward simplicity is a constant force in aesthetics and user interface design, so affordances tend to diminish rather than increase

      A lot of major companies have been simplifying their logos from a 3D design to a plain 2D design. For example, Microsoft logo. Does it in any way have something to do with this?

    2. Technical jargon should only be used when it is specific to the application domain and the expected users are domain experts

      Web browser failure messages are usually too technical for a regular user

    1. On the bottom is another example

      Confusing statement. Made me go to the end of the page to search for an example. Could be rephrased to "On the bottom of the above image..."

    1. On the bottom is another example

      Confusing statement. Made me go to the end of the page to search for an example. Could be rephrased to "On the bottom of the above image..."