The worst volume control UI in the world (2017) (uxdesign.cc)

Article summary

The article discusses poor volume control UI designs, but its content is not available. Commenters discuss various examples of bad volume controls, including a notorious QuickTime player design. The discussion focuses on the problems with these designs and the importance of proper attribution. Commenters also share their own experiences with volume controls and suggest improvements.

Main themes

• volume control UI design
• attribution and credit
• logarithmic scaling
• skeuomorphism
• user experience
• audio hardware vs software

What commenters say

• Proper attribution is essential, even if the original creators are not well-known.
• Some volume controls are overly complex and difficult to use.
• Logarithmic scaling is important for volume controls, but often ignored in software.
• The hardware world has solutions for logarithmic volume control, such as logarithmic potentiometers.
• Skeuomorphism can be problematic in UI design, as seen in the QuickTime volume control wheel.
• The importance of logarithmic scaling in volume controls is not well understood, even among developers.
• Some commenters appreciate complex volume controls, while others prefer simplicity.
• The lack of proper volume control can lead to frustrating user experiences, such as sudden loud noises.