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THE TYRANNY OF CONSISTENCY

uxmag.com5 min read

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The change in Google’s app icons in 2020 is a notorious and baffling example of consistency going too far. Consistency is an important but sometimes over-rated tool. It’s key to maintaining a coherent experience - but develop an eye to know when to break from it.