This guy reckons Google's search interface could do with some tweaking so he's had a go at redesigning it. Considering it's the top search engine, emulated everywhere, his arguments are interesting.
So how did Google get to the top with such a bad page interface? Well, Google succeed for a few reasons. First and foremost, the search page is very simple. As I observed in another recent article, simple things done poorly are much easier to swallow than complex things done poorly. For instance, eBay's design sin is far more substantial and consequential than Google's. Also, Google did it right; they have built a strong reputation on delivering an excellent product. Their brand commands respect, so a small and simple page that otherwise works can be forgiven for what it lacks in usability and aesthetics. Up to a point.
If you don't want to read the article, just take a look at his redesigned Google.
Via Martin Hardee.
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