When you think of a “clean” interface, what comes to mind? People often associate it with a design that’s easy to use and look at. However, designers may find it challenging to create an interface that embodies this abstract concept.
A truly “clean” design is achieved through the art of de-emphasis. Most designers overemphasize elements, resulting in a cluttered, overwhelming interface. The example below illustrates this perfectly.
There are only five buttons, but it feels like there are more. The buttons may work, but they aren’t pleasing to look at or use. The emphasis should be applied to the most important element, while everything else should be de-emphasized. Here, everything is emphasized...
