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Re:Windows 9x and Word 9x at 800x600 resolution. Spacious. C... by Sohcahtoa82 on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @01:00PM (#36683836)
I get that, but I think the pendulum has swung too far the other way.

And as I mentioned, the flat style hides discoverability, so I think it offsets the usability gains from making the UI appear less cluttered.

So sure, maybe extra real estate means we can allow UI elements to breathe a bit, but keep the 3D look on elements that can be interacted with. Buttons should still be buttons. Text should be text. Interactable buttons should not be merely an icon or text.

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Re:Windows 9x and Word 9x at 800x600 resolution. Spacious. C... by wildrhythms on Wednesday July 12, 2023 @06:32AM (#36692570)
Right, I remember an Apple keynote back in the OS X 10.1 era where the presenters were proud of the drop shadows because they provided a sense of depth, contrast, and clarity. You never hear that kind of talk anymore.
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