Facebook UI evolution
This summer, Facebook changed few graphics elements on the applications and the website. See the trends observed together.
— New icons
Facebook redesigned all of the icons set. New icons are bigger, rounded and drawn with clear lines.
— Circular profile picture
After several weeks of A / B tests, the profile picture, previously square, become circular like the user interface of Messenger.
— Comments
In the same way, the comments are rounded. The aesthetic looks like graphic codes of Messenger and Tchats.
The blue color of the Messenger is more and more present on the Facebook interface. For now, it’s mainly on the buttons and actions links, but in my opinion, Facebook will have to normalize the colors in the future.
— Accessibility
A readability effort has been made on the apps, in particular as regards the display of information on the post. The typo is bigger.
At last, labels help users to understand the interactions. (Press “Enter” to post).
Conclusion
Facebook try to be more and more “friendly” with the aim of reassure its users. This strategy is perhaps an answer of the growing suspicion of users who accuse Facebook to interfere in their privacy life with his efficient algorithms.
