I think this is a bad analogy (or a good analogy for bad A/B testing).
I would say it's more like: imagine if your dashboard controls and icons, had occasional tweaks in size and shape that made them slightly harder/easier to use, but over time ended up with controls you found more intuitive and easier to use.
I would say it's more like: imagine if your dashboard controls and icons, had occasional tweaks in size and shape that made them slightly harder/easier to use, but over time ended up with controls you found more intuitive and easier to use.