I really don't like articles like these. The author takes a cute analogy and turns it into guiding principals.
> Physical UIs can be more intuitive and usable than screens
Physical UIs also don't need to help the user navigate digital content. Hugely different to physical content.
> When tech is rugged, it’s a joy to use
It is? I would say that when tech accomplishes its job of connecting the user with the purpose of the tool (in an easy way) - then it's a joy to use. Ruggedness can be a boon here, sure.
Personally, as a musician, I've never been on stage and given preference to knobs & dials - I've given it to the sound and what I want the audience to experience with my playing or a song - not the joy of me stomping something.
Bit of a rant, sorry about that. But these sorts of "full of content, but no message" articles bug me.
> Physical UIs can be more intuitive and usable than screens
Physical UIs also don't need to help the user navigate digital content. Hugely different to physical content.
> When tech is rugged, it’s a joy to use
It is? I would say that when tech accomplishes its job of connecting the user with the purpose of the tool (in an easy way) - then it's a joy to use. Ruggedness can be a boon here, sure.
Personally, as a musician, I've never been on stage and given preference to knobs & dials - I've given it to the sound and what I want the audience to experience with my playing or a song - not the joy of me stomping something.
Bit of a rant, sorry about that. But these sorts of "full of content, but no message" articles bug me.