Evolution of Graphical User Interface: Visual Style, Interactive Mode and Improvement

The visual style of graphical user has changed, because the early Macintosh and Windows used simple interface dynamics, simple icons and pixels, and the edges of windows and buttons were square. Now, it mainly emphasizes geometry and high saturation chroma, and the interface enhances the user experience through smooth transition animation and interaction.

Mouse and keyboard are still the most important way of interaction, and the design of folder, desktop and recycle bin is still the basis of file management. There is also the interaction mode of Window, Icon, Menu and Pointer, which continues to the present and constitutes the basic framework of interface design.

Too many interface elements (such as pop-ups, notifications) may lead to distraction when you concentrate on one thing, and need more design (such as “focus mode” of iOS). Permission management (such as location tracking, camera use) needs more tips, because many times people always ignore these details, and all function options are set to “allow” by default when they first start using the software.