Title: Realism in UI Design
Context: How realistic should that icon look?
Synopsis: Many UI elements are abstractions of familiar concepts that allow users to project their own context on while remaining universal enough to be functional across individuals, demographics and cultures. But how abstract is too abstract? Not abstract enough?
Best Bit: “The trick is to figure out which details help users identify the UI element, and which details distract from its intended meaning.”
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