Ken's Nearest Neighbors What You're Getting Wrong about Data Vis - According to a UX Designer (Thomas Watkins) - KNN Ep 114
Aug 31, 2022
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Street Sign Visibility
- Thomas Watkins discussed street light and sign design differences across the US.
- California's large, centrally-placed signs contrast with smaller, less visible East Coast signs, impacting navigation.
Navigation and Street Signs
- Street signs are key for navigation, even in the digital age.
- People use street signs as landmarks when trying to identify locations on maps, highlighting their enduring importance.
Invisible Interfaces
- Good design makes interfaces "invisible," allowing users to focus on their goals.
- Google Maps achieves this by managing information clutter based on zoom level, letting the map itself fade into the background.