A Little UX

Design is more than making things look pretty. A good Glass user experience (UX) encompasses more aspects than user interface (UI) design. UX is about how a user ultimately perceives and feels about your software, and is not necessarily subject to hard and fast rules. But there are a few guidelines you can follow to create a better Glassware experience, such as following the principle of least astonishment,[24] presenting information that is relevant, and presenting information at the opportune time.

Principle of Least Astonishment

The principle of least astonishment is a general design convention that promotes designing Glassware that works in a manner that makes sense. For example, when you share a card with a contact, you should ...

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