I'm of the opinion that UI design has become like clothing fashion. Each year websites have to switch up to the latest fad to appear trendy and relevant. Usability has little or nothing to do with the end results. This year's fashion? Infinite scroll pages.
There is something to be said about the utility of UI design going through different "fashion trends." I believe it helps keep things innovative to a degree. The mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" leads to, in my opinion, stagnation. However, when we start to reduce functionality due to trying to appear more "fashionable," that's when we start to get into trouble. It's all about balance.
I'm of the opinion that UI design has become like clothing fashion. Each year websites have to switch up to the latest fad to appear trendy and relevant. Usability has little or nothing to do with the end results. This year's fashion? Infinite scroll pages.
There is something to be said about the utility of UI design going through different "fashion trends." I believe it helps keep things innovative to a degree. The mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" leads to, in my opinion, stagnation. However, when we start to reduce functionality due to trying to appear more "fashionable," that's when we start to get into trouble. It's all about balance.