Re:Launch HN: Openland (YC W18) – Community platform with au...
by yurylifshits on Thursday October 15, 2020 @12:48PM
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Very interesting! We actually use the system fonts. I.e. Openland is set in San Francisco on Mac/iOS, Roboto on Android, and Calibri on Windows. We do this to minimize distraction of an unusual font.
On column width, I am curious, what device and browser size have you used? Many of our users use the desktop version and resize it to the proportions they like.
Re:Launch HN: Openland (YC W18) – Community platform with au...
by mrwnmonm on Thursday October 15, 2020 @01:09PM
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I am on Windows, a 14 Inch machine. And using the web version. It is not resizable.
Re:Launch HN: Openland (YC W18) – Community platform with au...
by yurylifshits on Thursday October 15, 2020 @01:18PM
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Readability is a big priority for us, we'll keep working to make it better across all devices. Yes, the web version is only resizable with the browser itself. For more control over the app dimensions, consider using Openland for Windows.
Re:Launch HN: Openland (YC W18) – Community platform with au...
by freshbagels on Thursday October 15, 2020 @02:29PM
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Hmm, I don't see it. It looks a little enterprise-y, but otherwise good IMO. What are some examples of peak social media design to you?
I have a small observation which I can't explain it in a clear way (pardon my poor English). There are some designs that look desirable to work with. Things feel just right. I am not a designer, but I can feel it.
But something is wrong with openland design. The column in the middle is too wide. The font doesn't attract me to read it, it is like it is designed to look good, not for reading.
If this doesn't make sense to you, just dismiss it.