Actually analysing it there is now less info above the fold but it feels like a hell of a lot more.
Whats with the icons on the right column? That's basic readability rules broken there (people dont "read" icons so they are a bit worthless as an exlanation of the content).
Im not totally sure I'd agree it's functional
Also just noticed the "Connect with friends" section got bumped to the bottom of the right column. Who scrolls that far? Surely that is one of the biggest ways for them to get new users (via invites) and they have basically rendered it ineffective :P
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I know you can't impress all 175 bagillion people on facebook, but I am seriously stunned by information overload.
Their new design is practical and reflects the direction they've been hinting, so I'm not surprised.
It reminds me of Twitter, except with two additional sidebars of information.
The font size on my wall is incredibly large. I feel like I'm 85 years old.
I think you hit on the things that struck me too.
Actually analysing it there is now less info above the fold but it feels like a hell of a lot more.
Whats with the icons on the right column? That's basic readability rules broken there (people dont "read" icons so they are a bit worthless as an exlanation of the content).
Im not totally sure I'd agree it's functional
Also just noticed the "Connect with friends" section got bumped to the bottom of the right column. Who scrolls that far? Surely that is one of the biggest ways for them to get new users (via invites) and they have basically rendered it ineffective :P