When I discover some snazzy new application the first test I give it is the “Keep it Simple” test.
I must be able to create an account in less that 30 seconds. Even then not having to create and account is preferable. Interface must be clean… meaning navigation must be simple and easily discerned.
Bottomline, if it takes me longer than 5 minutes to figure out the basics of the application, then I’m probably not going to use it much.
Example Applications that pass the Simple Test
- Picnik – resize pictures
- Tweetie for Mac
- Screenr – make a screencast
- Skype
- NetNewsWire (RSS reader for Mac)
- Tripit – manage all your travel
Do you have any other favorite applications that pass the Keep it Simple test?
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