Highlighting a crucial product design principle, the text warns against oversimplifying interfaces with specific-use buttons rather than exposing systematic structures. Using examples of bicycles and microwaves, it demonstrates how good design should trust users' ability to understand and adapt to underlying systems. The concept is based on Andrea diSessa's book 'Changing Minds' about design and computational thinking.
An in-depth examination of why text labels should accompany icons in user interfaces, highlighting how icons alone can create cognitive burden and ambiguity. The article advocates for a balanced approach where icons and text labels work together to enhance user experience and navigation efficiency.
Stylus is an open-source browser extension that enables users to customize website appearances using CSS snippets. The author shares personal CSS modifications for various websites, primarily focusing on font adjustments and layout improvements. The customizations include removing unwanted elements, adjusting text widths, and implementing preferred fonts across different domains.