In this article, the author discusses the trend of removing buttons from design, whether physical or in graphical user interfaces, and argues that this is a mistake. They believe that buttons are essential for clear communication and user-friendly design. The author critiques the use of text or icon-only buttons without clear button shapes, arguing that these lack signifiers and don’t communicate their ability to be pressed. They also highlight the importance of button shapes in providing feedback and reassurance to users. The author provides examples and redesigns to support their argument. This article is a strong defense of the use of buttons in design and challenges current design trends.
https://www.nubero.ch/blog/009/