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by squiggleblaz 1833 days ago
Which is one reason why (UI) engineers should be designing interfaces and prioritising usability, rather than artists who prioritise conformity with contemporary fashion and branding.

Appearance can certainly change, but the needs of the user, including for predictability, should be very important to the process of deciding to change and making the change. At the moment the reputation of the company and the artist are considered to the dominate over most other matters. It is simply reckless to do this at a time when public trust is so limited. It is the constant responsibility of everyone who acts in public to try and rebuild.