This is outdated advice regarding digital design - labels are absolutely okay and reinforces icon semantics in a space where not everything can be easily described by an icon. - Jamie Ryan

Jan 4, 2022

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“Any time you see signs or labels added to a device, it is an indication of bad design: a simple lock should not require instructions.”

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This is outdated advice regarding digital design - labels are absolutely okay and reinforces icon semantics in a space where not everything can be easily described by an icon.

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