Critique of Overly Complicated Website Designs by Websmith Studio
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parkcedar
Plain bagel done well. Pleasantly substantive.
Summary
The article criticizes the trend of overly complicated website designs that prioritize impressing designers over user experience. It highlights the frustration caused by excessive animations, pop-ups, and other distractions. Google's research on users forming opinions about websites quickly is mentioned.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCan we stop cramming every design trick into every website?
Let's be honest: you're designing to impress other designers, not users.
When you shop online, you want to find the product, check the price, see delivery options, and buy. Simple.
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