> After Apple’s heavy-handed realism and Microsoft’s harsh minimalism, it’s nice to see that Google are also beginning to find their voice.
This is what I'm finding to be most exciting. Gone are the days of Google's barely-there, browser default-ish "designs" for their web apps. There's a visual language the company has started to adapt that isn't half-assed and actually has a lot of thought put into it.
It's the same reason I appreciate Metro from Microsoft. I don't necessarily like Metro, but the consistency not just within singular products, but across their entire product portfolio is something that makes their alternative to Google or Apple seem appealing.
Apple's had a consistent design language for years and that's why we've all gravitated towards them to some extent. I've been a fan of Google for the functionality for years, but now I can finally say I appreciate their product design just as much.
> Gone are the days of Google's barely-there, browser default-ish "designs" for their web apps. There's a visual language the company has started to adapt that isn't half-assed and actually has a lot of thought put into it.
Google's design is Metro done right, IMO. It's clean, modern and minimal without being ugly and uninspired. I feel like there is an art director over seeing all implementations of the design, instead of a hosgepodge of PM-lead design-by-spec implementations.
Agreed, though the newest Lion releases have had some really nice and subtle treatments in certain places. Definitely excited to see where Ive will take Apple's UI.
I like the popover styling, the notification alerts, toolbar items in programs like safari and Xcode... There seems to be a subtle tweaking throughout the GUI. Maybe slightly tighter bevels / rounded corners, more readable text, subtler shadows/shading, etc.
This is what I'm finding to be most exciting. Gone are the days of Google's barely-there, browser default-ish "designs" for their web apps. There's a visual language the company has started to adapt that isn't half-assed and actually has a lot of thought put into it.
It's the same reason I appreciate Metro from Microsoft. I don't necessarily like Metro, but the consistency not just within singular products, but across their entire product portfolio is something that makes their alternative to Google or Apple seem appealing.
Apple's had a consistent design language for years and that's why we've all gravitated towards them to some extent. I've been a fan of Google for the functionality for years, but now I can finally say I appreciate their product design just as much.