Figure out the absolute least you need to do to implement the idea, do just that, and then polish the hell out of the experience.
—
John Gruber’s one central, overriding guideline for iPhone UI design
John Gruber’s one central, overriding guideline for iPhone UI design
Grant
on 04 Nov 08I remember reading this in Gruber’s post and thinking, this applies to virtually anything that has design or ui/ux involved. It’s a great overarching principle.
Ian
on 04 Nov 08Isn’t that true for any design issue? Any new system that must be developed should be developed as simply as possible. Needless complexity just leads to a lot of frustration for users and developers.
Regarding the iPhone UI, Apple did a good job design it, but there are some areas where it still needs some polish—particularly in the consistency department.
zephyr
on 04 Nov 08“least you need to implement” or “least you need to make it a success”?
Sudrien
on 04 Nov 08Zephyr: Implement. Implementing is making a concept work. If you can’t make it work… then how can it be a success (except in terms of marketing, perhaps)?
Polish is getting rid of annoyances (both visual and responsive).
Mandy
on 04 Nov 08Very Ockham’s Razor, and very sound.
Darwin
on 05 Nov 08That’s evolution’s motto too.
g
on 06 Nov 08it’s special…. .... .... .... 17 seconds left …
This discussion is closed.