Dieter Bohn and Ellis Hamburger, The Verge, on Google’s new focus on design.
Google’s process is quintessentially Google and happened in a quintessentially Google way. Larry Page mandated that there be a new design focus to get the ball rolling, but instead of micromanaging at every step he let his employees to do the rest — guided by an empowered, core team of designers. They organized themselves in a typically Google structure: cross-discipline, informal, but driven to achieve a goal.
As a long-time Apple user, I am finding myself drawn to Google’s iOS design style over Apple’s. Google’s latest apps are a great combination of intuitive controls, flat design, and subtle aesthetic. Bravo.