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July 14, 2006
Focused interfaces
Focused interfaces: Matt at 37Signals has a good bit here about removing extraneous choice and detail from interfaces, and he then reaches a striking conclusion: "UI as benevolent dictator: People want to outsource choice. They want experts to make decisions for them. It feels a bit counterintuitive. In fact, it seems almost undemocratic to go around taking away freedom of choice. But think about it this way: By paring down options, you give people the gift of time and attention they can spend elsewhere." I like restaurant menus which are easy to survey, but I also often like a little romance in the text too... I suspect I may want some ongoing choice in how much choice the interface presents. (The comments to this piece add examples and objections, but I didn't find much in new ideas... snip! :)
Posted by JohnDowdell at July 14, 2006 01:38 PM
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