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How is it that these things should look? I personally am one of those people that cant imagine how it could be better. Apps on apple devices, i mean.

Fair point. I do feel that a lot of websites and apps and i guess just products in general are a lot more concerned with aesthetic, and how that causes them to be perceived, than actual usability and intuitiveness. Which is unfortunate. Like the insanely small font apple computers use even on giant iMacs, for example. I actually raised the resolution, and it doesn't make things look strange or pixelly at all. And in fact i still think the font could do with being a little bigger.

But.. it's a problem with consumers too, I think. Its hard to see something and know that it works well in terms of usability. I myself definitely usually have to use something or at least see it in action before i realize its value in terms of usability. But what you can see is an aesthetically pleasing layout. Moreover, its gotten to the point where an unconventional layout is interpreted as cheapness, and makes people question the integrity of the whole product.

Also, sometimes the things that have the highest usability require more explanation and are less intuitive. Like.. i dont know.. game controllers (playstation, xbox) vs keyboards. The controller takes some explaining and getting used to, but obviously also has some benefits. So its a toss up.

are you aware that theres already a book titled "cheaper, better, faster"?

but seriously, whats your "daily" or "working" routine when writing? Are you really sort of relaxed and only write when youre really in the mood, or do you sit down periodically at a specific time fully intent on churning something out?