Interaction design

Somehow all those applications that can spin around are fun to use. More and more applications are being made that allow users direct manipulation. Why do we like these spinning applications so much?

First of all we can directly manipulate it and we are in control. We not only can control the speed, but sometimes also the angle. And as long as the user is in control and the application functions as intended it is fun as well!

Secondly these applications present the material in a much more readable way. Although one could argue from an usability stand a clear hierarchy structure is better, this normally takes up quite some space. The spinning applications represent lots of information in a compact way. In that way these applications helps us to get an overview of all the contents quickly.

So have some fun!

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