Ask HN: Help Me Understand Yosemite's Lock Screen Apple Icon?
Why do you think Apple put their logo as a functionless icon in the top-left corner of the lock screen?
My first impression is that it adds unnecessary clutter to the interface, and is confusing to users because it is functionless in the lock screen (as opposed to being a menu item when the OS is unlocked).
Are there any designers out there who can help me understand the decision? Given the care Apple puts into their designs, I assume that I am missing something. :)
Thanks!
~ Mike
PS: Here's a link I found on google so you can see what I'm talking about:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14147481657_389c093f30_b.jpg
My first impression is that it adds unnecessary clutter to the interface, and is confusing to users because it is functionless in the lock screen (as opposed to being a menu item when the OS is unlocked).
Are there any designers out there who can help me understand the decision? Given the care Apple puts into their designs, I assume that I am missing something. :)
Thanks! ~ Mike
PS: Here's a link I found on google so you can see what I'm talking about: https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14147481657_389c093f30_b.jpg