Posted by safaelmali 4 hours ago
Why do companies like Apple & Microsoft sterilize themselves so?
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Of course, ymmv. But give it a try.
There's already subtle parallax in iOS etc.
Animated wallpapers could be subtle, like raindrops, or animate only when interacted with, when you're bored or waiting for the AI to finish a run etc. :)
Stated preference perhaps, but unlikely revealed preference.
Depends on context, but for a computer on which you're doing work, moving wallpaper is usually a net negative for usability while you're actively working, though the magnitude depends heavily on the animation.
The problem is primarily peripheral attention. Motions is a strong pre-attentive visual signal: your visual system detects it without you deliberately deciding to look at it. One a laptop where you're close to the display and spending long periods concentrating on text, code, documents, etc., any visible animated region around or through windows can create low-level competition for attention.
A good compromise is wallpaper motion during transitions or stillness during work.
Broader UI principle: motion should explain change, not create change to be noticed.
No, you don't know me, or other people.
I want every fucking thing moving at all fucking times. It's okay.
Btw for other people who love some motion in their occupation:
Either way, really nicely made, I love it! Small change request: adjust the CSS to make the controls look less vibecode-y.