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[Socalmuscle]

*pinches his top part of the nose*

 

Do you think sincerely think that Nintendo wanted to "copy" Apple? I don't think they did. What they thought was probably "Hey! the 3DS UI is pretty good, so, we could use it on the U. But... there are too much options and so we need some shortcut. Let's put the most useful down there." And, it just happened to look like a dock from OSX and other Apple products. As you know, Nintendo avoid paying royalties like the pest. So much that they won't even pay for DVD playback (which needs DVD Forum licence), Or even CD-Rom!! For Blu-ray, I understand... you wouldn't pay rolyalties to one of your direct competitors, hmm? To top it off, they are copyright an*l-ist.

 

Personally, the flat "modern" look is just a fad. Oh wait. Apple used that flat look in iOS7. Then, something bad became good all of a sudden. And people hate Windows 8 for the Modern/Metro UI... go figure.

 

Anyway, what Nintendo really needs to focus on is to let people actually personallize their console. Add a wallpaper, change the color of the icons, folders, etc. Just a few ideas out of my head. Ninty has always the first to takes risks. So why not nnovate in the UI instead of following a fad trend? Why not innovate on something new?

 

Personally, I like the UI the way it is. Needs improvement, yes, but I still love its look.

 

 

every "look" is a fad.

 

Look at the old iPhone UI.

 

It was the business when it came out.

 

Today, it's "old."

 

 

the point is to keep things fresh and relevent - in a word, modern.

 

 

the wii u ui is old. outdated. not modern.

 

does it work? yes. so does DOS.

 

 

but it could really use a major update.

 

 

Not saying it needs to clone apple, MS, etc.

But it needs to modernize.

[grahamf]

It's a video game console, not a fashion show.

[Socalmuscle]

It's a video game console, not a fashion show.

 

That kind of thinking is what stopped the Gamecube from being taken seriously, despite its killer hardware at the time.

 

It was perceived as "kiddie," "lunch box for elementary school," etc.

 

Nowadays, not only the hardware design, bu the sofware UI lead perception as well.

 

Wii U UI looks (and SOUNDS) very childish.

 

Sure, you don't want to alienate kids. therefore, it wouldn't be wise to go the route of Metro UI for example.

 

But you also want to present everything in the best light possible for modern crossover appeal.

 

If this was 2006 even, the UI would be considered modern.

 

But now, it looks ancient.

 

The layout is not bad, though eShop and the Wii U Menu could do well with a modified, updated sidebar.

 

And all the random shapes are more than annoying, breaking visual continuity, like there aren't part of any theme at all, just a random thought.

 

It seems that the graphic design/UI/UX team is either resistant to or incapable of change in terms of keeping up with the times.

 

At some point, I imagine the UI will be updated. But it won't be until the OS itself gets the bloat down quite a bit more.

 

If this UI were on any other console, it would be ridiculed heavily.

 

The fact that it is deemed "somewhat normal" or "the Nintendo way" on a Nintendo console only means that people expect less from Nintendo (in terms of UI/UX, not games). that should not be the case.

Edited by Socalmuscle, 08 October 2013 - 10:14 AM.

[xile6]

The windows 8/ xbox 360/ps4 look is ok but i hate the damn popups telling you you got a message from your friend it kinda kills your game.

 

I had this happen on ps3 when i had a ton of people get online and off line.

 

But yea if nintendo updated some of there stuff i think things would be better for them.

 

Idk why they keep the same setup from the ds.

But we will see if they change it or not, My guesses are not.

[KeptMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

The windows 8/ xbox 360/ps4 look is ok but i hate the damn popups telling you you got a message from your friend it kinda kills your game.

 

I had this happen on ps3 when i had a ton of people get online and off line.

 

But yea if nintendo updated some of there stuff i think things would be better for them.

 

Idk why they keep the same setup from the ds.

But we will see if they change it or not, My guesses are not.

If this causes a problem for some people like xile is saying then then it could be made optional.

[Socalmuscle]

If this causes a problem for some people like xile is saying then then it could be made optional.

Good point.

Or it could appear at the very top of the screen in a skinny bar that rotates or fades in then out.

the 360 will literally obscure your game.

Edited by Socalmuscle, 09 October 2013 - 09:24 PM.

[grahamf]

What about something like a news show marquee text? That takes up little space and can tie into the channels theme.

[Socalmuscle]

What about something like a news show marquee text? That takes up little space and can tie into the channels theme.

That's actually not a bad idea at all.

I think the marquee was played out.

But it's been rested and may be ready for a comback if implemented with a modern touch.

[grahamf]

That's actually not a bad idea at all.

I think the marquee was played out.

But it's been rested and may be ready for a comback if implemented with a modern touch.

here's a rough mockup. It would need to be tweaked to look better and the text needs to be better formatted, but this is what i was thinking of.

[Socalmuscle]

here's a rough mockup. It would need to be tweaked to look better and the text needs to be better formatted, but this is what i was thinking of.

 

Great idea. Either there or at the top.

 

Now style it in a minimal Wii U style like ESPN, CNN, etc. do for their bottom of the screen tickers - and you are on to something.

 

Android and iPhone have a notification that pops up at the top as well. Not quite a marquee, but similar.

 

Your idea is a good one and it's unobtrusive.

Edited by Socalmuscle, 10 October 2013 - 02:33 PM.

[Kiki Neko-Chan]

Something like this?

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[grahamf]

Muffin yeah! That's perfect!

[KeptMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

Something like this?

Dis I lyke. Dis has dat ninty feel. You na me?

Edited by xWydrAx, 16 October 2013 - 04:36 AM.

[Mewbot]

It just needs personalisation in my opinion. Allow you to use a photo taken from the internet or something be used as a background.

[KeptMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

It just needs personalisation in my opinion. Allow you to use a photo taken from the internet or something be used as a background.

I have serious doubts nintendo will do that, as porn backgrounds are a given if this is allowed.

[Dankey Kang]

Nice design

[Arkhandar]

Dis I lyke. Dis has dat ninty feel. You na me?

 

It's still "flat"-design orientated, so you've got to admit that not all aspects of the "flat" movement are bad.

[KeptMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

It's still "flat"-design orientated, so you've got to admit that not all aspects of the "flat" movement are bad.

Lol I never said all the aspects are XD I quite like the flat look when used certain ways, but at the same time, I'm old enough to remember times when not everything was flat, and I liked it then, so why would I suddenly pretend like it sucks now?

[Arkhandar]

How about this guys?

 

Edited by Arkhandar, 23 October 2013 - 01:11 PM.

[grahamf]

That looks pretty nice. But take out the phone and put in a overflow button that contains the settings, electronic manual, statistics, etc. And instead of putting in a whole Miiverse panel just put in a button (below the mii) that brings up the post to miiverse screen.

 

have the white background only frame the apps, to make the separation between the apps and the Mii more clear. and center the top dots in that new frame.

 

After that it should be really awesome.

 

What's the phone for, anyways?

Edited by grahamf, 22 October 2013 - 03:07 PM.