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===Cennydd Bowles=== | |||
I'm impressed. It's a solution that shows clear, detailed thought. | |||
I too think you could be more precise with your definition of the problem, since it jumps around a little and lacks the precision we see in your prototypes. A little more detail about the research you've conducted would help make a stronger case for your work. | |||
I think you're wise to adopt the approach that existing convention matters and that there is value in recombining and improving existing solutions. Due to the mass audience for this sort of system, there's definitely a MAYA principle thing going on here (see cennydd.co.uk/2008/maya-principle/) and it would be easy to detract from the system's usability and UX by going too far in the quest for perfection. | |||
Your prototypes are impressive and well executed, and I'd say you're very close to a real breakthrough - although I must confess that the third version doesn't convince me, mostly since the user's attention is required in two locations simultaneously; the URL and the search function. Is there yet a simpler solution that recombines the visual focus in an elegant way? | |||