The Death of Character in Game Console Interfaces
A eulogy for the console soul.
Coverage of the steady erosion of the identity and character of game console interfaces, and a celebration of the excellent original Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, PS Vita, GameCube, and Wii interfaces and what made them great.
https://vale.rocks/posts/game-console-interfaces
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All 4 items on Vale.Rocks categorised with the tag 'UI/UX'. Content relating to user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles.
Design Considerations for Moderation Tooling
Ensuring protection of the protectors.
Overview of thoughful and protective design of tooling for moderating user-generated content, placing emphasis on minimising the psychological effects of exposure to heinous content, while balancing efficiency, accuracy, and the long-term wellbeing of trust and safety teams. Covering techniques for the mitigation of impact where applicable.
https://vale.rocks/posts/moderation-tooling-design
Growing increasingly frustrated as I attempt in vain to explain how one can modify the browser chrome of a browser that isn’t Chrome to look like chrome. That is, to change the chrome of a non-Chrome browser to look like chrome, without making it look like Chrome.
Respecting User Preference
Allowing users choice is satisfying.
Discussion of why respecting user preferences is satisfying, covering how respecting user autonomy, embracing diversity, solving dual-nature problems, practicing quality craftsmanship, and seeing visible impact creates fulfilling work beyond mere functionality.
https://vale.rocks/posts/respecting-user-preference