Re: The Desktop and the Gnomeprint

[Tom Vogt <tom lemuria org>]

Ben 'The Con Man' Kahn <xkahn@cybersites.com> wrote:
> 	If only it were that simple.  Actually, UI design is a poorly
> understood problem, and is usually approached with either total disregard,
> (look at a Windows Visual Basic application some time) arguments and
> fighting, (the committee method) or it is treated as a science and
> research is done.  We seem to be trying the committee method...  :^)

not entirely. we have provided several links to real research and showcases
and have done a few field-tests of our own (at least two of us).

but maybe we should stop the discussion and simply make one or a few
proposals, try to implement or simply fake them and then throw them at a few
nonsuspecting users. leave 'em alone with the mess for a while, then collect
feedback and see which proposal worked best.

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