Isn’t this supposed to be a social network, even if it’s a professional one? And in a social network, shouldn’t the most important things be social connections, not partnered content? Yea, content matters. They’re nothing but a distraction, but LI has clearly demonstrated that they’re the most important thing on the screen. The experience of using the app suffers because of the “LinkedIn Today” headlines atop the main news feed screen―IMO, of course. I’m trying to resist using the phrase “polishing a turd,” but I may not be able to (does that count?). But the more I think about it, the deeper my criticism goes. It’s more than aestheticsĪt first glance, my complaints with this app are purely aesthetic.

And they make me pay more attention to how the app looks than to what the app does.

It’s one of those intangible things that can help or hurt your users’ experiences using your app. On top of that non sequitur, its various sections are represented by tired symbols: post-marked old-timey envelope for messages, address book with protruding sticky notes for groups, and postcards (I think?) for updates.Īesthetic appeal is not the only important piece of user experience, but it is a piece. Its aesthetics are based on a faux-leather texture and smooth-metal grays and shadows―two motifs that don’t usually mesh well.

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