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Re: User interface design - Moe's long semiannual rant

2002-08-12 by rogerpellegrini

Adam thoughtfully replied:

> I submit that it would be even more difficult to get people to
> agree on which functions in a given module are more important
> than others. 

Yes, but the layout of various modules would at least become 
differentiated through the prioritization of function within each 
module.  Then, it would be easy to find each module (it would look a 
bit different from the next).  And then, you could find your favorite 
function within each module easily, because you'd know it was either 
the "big knob" or the "little knob" under the "big knob".  

In any case, a glance at other modulars will show that in most cases, 
this has already been done.  FWIW, I believe that MOTM is the only 
major modular that adheres rigidly to: (a) grid pattern layout AND 
(b) same size/color knobs AND (c) jacks always under knobs AND (d) 
no "border" around modules.  

In the end, it's a stylistic choice, I guess.  (And I'll repeat the 
three cheers for Moe)!

Best regards,
Roger

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