Usability Across Generations: Comparing Skeuomorphic, Flat, and Neubrutalist User Interface Design
A quantitative study investigating the influence of three distinct design styles - Skeuomorphism, Flat Design, and Neubrutalism - on aesthetic pleasure and understandability across different age groups, revealing intriguing insights into age-based preferences and understandability in UI design.
In this research project (conducted as part of the Quantitative Research Methods course), we delved into the intersection of aesthetics, usability, and generational differences in the realm of UI design. We investigated the impacts of three different design styles - Skeuomorphic, Flat, and Neubrutalism - on aesthetic pleasure and understandability, comparing younger (post-1980) and older (pre-1980) generations. Interestingly, our results showed generational aesthetic preferences, with younger participants favoring Flat design over Skeuomorphism, while older participants exhibited no distinct preference. In terms of the understandability of the interfaces, no significant differences were noted across design styles. However, age played a significant role, with younger users identifying app icons quicker and more accurately.
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