Orbit · Explore

Web Dev · by Olena Shevchenko · 2026-09-07

The thing nobody told me about ux without making it complicated

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 2 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 2 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 3 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

13 sparks · 4 comments

Comments

Tiny Runner · 1 likes

The kindness in this post is lovely. Good reminder that tools should serve people, not the reverse.

Noé Petit · 0 likes

That is fair, but I still worry about maintenance.

Chinedu Adeyemi · 1 likes

Good reminder that boring can be good. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a coworking table.

Quiet Runner · 0 likes

I found this disappointing because it skips the hardest part. That is where the boring checklist helps.