On 1/29/07, jmak <jozmak@...155...> wrote:
Dont forget that a good interface is not the matter of invention but the result of a gradual improvements based on user experiences. Ones the product manager of macromedia was asked why are the macromedia interfaces are so brilliant? He replied "because we listen to our users". Wise words.
I agree wholeheartedly. Inkscape has implemented hundreds if not thousands of users' suggestions, and I'm sure it's one of the reasons its interface is liked by many. Whenever a user comes with a specific suggestion backed by a real use case, he can be sure he'll be listened to and some satisfactory solution to his request will be found. If, however, all the user can quote in his support is "big guys are doing it this way and I want Inkscape to copy them," then I think we (developers) can be excused for being a little less attentive :)