4 Dominant Themes in the Discussion | Theme | Supporting Quote |
|-------|------------------| | 1. Collapse of consistent UI idioms – “the loss of design idioms” is repeatedly blamed on custom, ad‑hoc UI work rather than shared system frameworks. | “UX has gotten from something with a cause to being the cause for something” — LunicLynx | | 2. Preference for native/standard controls – Users argue that built‑in HTML elements or platform widgets are clearer and more reliable than bespoke components. | “Icons are faster to recognize, but words tell you what the icons need. So you need the words at first to discover the icons, then the icons serve as valuable tools for scanning” — tgv (emphasising “use the words first”) | | 3. Critique of modern design trends – Flat, mobile‑first, and “squircle” aesthetics are called out as unnecessary fads that obscure usability (e.g., hidden scrollbars, round check‑boxes). | “I think Apple does stuff like this because a) they can get away with it and b) they know countless competitors who can't get away with it will blindly follow their shitty new design paradigm” — suzzer99 | | 4. Branding vs. usability tension – Companies prioritize visual branding and custom design systems over consistent, user‑friendly patterns, leading to fragmented experiences. | “Design is more than styling, it is also behaviour and state, which is what react helps you encapsulate in a component” — squidsoup (highlighting the shift toward brand‑driven design) |
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