> > > - I understand that you are using the same non-gray color through the > interface (orange) to get some coherence. This can be a good idea to > avoid making bad color choices but we can do better and get: > a) better usability. using different colors for different categories > of things is a universal and accepted way of improving usability > (think of traffic lights and signals). You shouldn't avoid this > resource. > b) better experience. The same color all over the interface can get > boring quickly!
I would second this. I think OM designers should seriously consider this suggestion. > > - (strictly design problem) I didn't like the horizontal gradient on > top, really took my attention toward the left, I felt it was a > problem. +1 for this one. > - Speaking of font sizes notice how by removing unnecessary elements > now I have bigger font sizes everywhere that make everything easier to > read. Bigger font sizes is a good option especially for mobile phoens. I remeber I used to strugle a lot with small font sizes on my Motorola linux based smart phone. > > - The orange glow to indicate selection of an item: it's a cool idea, > but unfortunately there's little contrast between orange and white > (remember this is a cellphone so we need a lot of contrast). Contrast > between yellow and black is 65%, contrast between the current orange > and white is 43%. Contrast between a selected cell and the cells above > and below also helps, that's why I've removed the glow. A plus about > yellow is that it is intuitively recognized as the most used color to > highlight stuff. Contrast figures are approximate since I don't know > the gamma values of the device in question. > Another good suggestion. Also I would like community/OM designers to come up witha theme suitable for colour blinds. People with color disability form a considerable number of mobile users and notice them struggle with mobile phones all the time. regards VK _______________________________________________ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
