Introducing additional options in design significantly complicates user experience. The act of adding a second element, such as a button, shifts user interaction from straightforward execution to a decision-making process, raising questions about choice, functionality, and design nuance. This concept is evident in practical applications, such as elevator buttons, where the primary user goal often becomes overshadowed by the increased cognitive load due to multiple choices. Ultimately, the challenge lies in simplifying user interactions while maintaining accessibility to essential features.
Scott Jenson has done strategic UX design work for some of tech’s most important companies, including Apple and Google. Now he’s semi-retired and focused on improving the experience of using open source software. In this conversation, we talk about what’s different about open source, how design can make it better, and how designers can benefit from participating in open source projects.
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https://theinformed.life/2022/12/18/episode-103-scott-jenson-on-open-source/
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