Why No One Can Agree on the "New" Button?

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Why can’t developers agree on UI design? Whether it’s the “New” button in Outlook, the “Post” button in LinkedIn, or the “+” button in Discord—consistency is the key to a great user experience. In this video, Adam Cogan breaks down why UI/UX consistency is broken across the industry and why we need to do better. Which app do you think has the most confusing UI? Let us know in the comments

00:00 | Introduction: Why developers follow SSW Rules
00:13 | The UI Consistency Problem
00:19 | Where is the “New” Button? (Toast Message examples)
00:27 | The “New” Button Rule
00:35 | Real-world check: Outlook, LinkedIn, and Discord
01:45 | The state of our industry
01:52 | How you can help: SSW Rules on GitHub
02:14 | Conclusion

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About the speakers

Adam Cogan blogs at adamcogan.com and interviews for SSW TV frequently. He is the Chief Architect at SSW.

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