Interface Watch: Google.com
For a long time, Google’s search page has been a leading example of how to maximise usability by keeping things simple and focused on the task at hand. The interface consists simply of Google’s logo and a search box—everything else is kept small and out of the way. The distractions are minimal so users can focus easily.
There’ve been a few tweaks made over the years, but never anything really noticeable to casual users.
Not any more. When you load Google’s new homepage, you see the logo and search box. That’s all. Everything else is hidden. You can type your search, press enter, and that’s all you’ll ever see.
For the vast majority of searchers, apparently, that’s enough. But move your mouse—indicating, Google says, that you might want to do something more—and the rest of the page fades smoothly in, allowing access to the rest of Google’s services.
Nice!
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