Don't make it "like Google"
15 hours ago
- Google faces a notable criticism beyond data collection: its responsibility for UI/UX design and its effects on broader design standards.
- Google's products, like Chrome, Android, and Material Design, set industry standards, making it necessary for developers to mimic Google's design.
- Google's own interface design is often chaotic and confusing, as seen in Google Drive and Android, even for experienced users.
- The 'do it like Google' effect prioritizes imitation over objectively good user experience, driven by development costs and marketing.
- Apple demonstrates a more positive influence on design, with generally more polished and user-friendly interfaces in its ecosystem.
- This responsibility extends beyond tech to other industries, where unintuitive interfaces become normalized, like in appliances.