The Decline of Usability: A 2023 Update

This article revisits a three-year-old rant about the failings of modern UI design. The author finds that little has improved, with contemporary interfaces abandoning time-tested usability principles for the sake of fleeting trends. Examples like unclear icons, hidden scrollbars, and inconsistent designs across applications and versions are cited as evidence of a decline in usability. The author argues for a return to fundamental design principles that prioritize efficiency, safety, and user satisfaction over superficial aesthetics.