February 6, 2021 • 1 min read
When I started out with UI/UX design I had this perception that more elements, knick-knacks and whim-whams I add, the better designer I make. Every extra element I add, I felt that I gain credibility as a good designer.
I realised that aesthetics and decor is only face value and doesn't improve the user's experience. I came to realise this on using various applications where it's pretty looking but not easy to use. I like pretty things but there should be a balance, that is to use decor to enhance the design and not drown the design with it.
Appearances can be deceptive, a complex applications doesn't make a great application. A good design is a one in which makes usability easy and a hassle-free User Experience. Lesser the complexity and a super easy user experience flow the greater the design.
Extra options, elements and choices confuses the user and the flow of the experience is hence disrupted. I get confused by looking at too many things to pick from, it's an unnecessary decision that I don't want to make. It does depend on each application but I prefer to make lesser decisions while using it, to gain a good experience.
Simple, clean and comprehensible designs are a treat to the eyes. Less is more.