I find it interesting that a lot of icons/graphics don't work unless you put a written description underneath them.

Then just because we 'learn' what they mean, people think that a graphic is better than a written sign!

Umbrellas Sold Out

Accessible Interface

Road signs baffle British drivers
From the BBC (April 2001)

People though it signified foot-and-mouth disease

Some drivers also thought the sign for a migratory toad indicates a French restaurant in the vicinity.

Posted by: Mac on August 12, 2002 08:42 AM

 

First gripes:

1. Arrow icons (and other icons too) are clickable, I do not know where they go because there are no text labels.

2. This site has "click here" links, and you can't even click the "click here" labels. You click the triangles next to them.

3. Color coding is used on the site for no apparent reason (to me). Pink. Blue. Green. What?!?

4. Followed links become light gray. I understand now! Because I've been to a page, I'll never want to return, so give that link such poor contrast it's difficult to read.

I was so annoyed with the visual design that I didn't look to find out what the site was about. Upon returning to the front page, I couldn't find an "about" page that described the site's purpose in detail. I give up.

This was a trick, right? You guys just wanted to frustrate me this morning? See how ol' Jack would respond, eh?

Posted by: Jack on August 12, 2002 09:41 AM

 

This thing makes me want to buy an I am confused t-shirt. Wonderful signage on the shirt.

Posted by: Jack on August 12, 2002 09:47 AM