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 BLOG | AUGUST, 2008 Browser of the Future? August 8, 2008 at 2:56 PMby Justin
Adaptive Path has designed a future browser concept named Aurora for Mozilla Labs' Conceptual Browser Series. Four "walk through" videos featuring everyday scenarios show how Aurora would retrieve, display and contextually relate information. While I like some of the elements presented in the concept such as natural interaction (a la iPhone) and contextual data relationships, I find the overall UI complex and non-intuitive. For example, the browser's "data cloud" spatial view is a mess; it reminds me of my cluttered dining room table (from which I can never find anything, even if I'm staring right at it). Also, the over-reliance on icons without text identifiers will leave the user hunting and pecking for the correct action item. What I found more far more intriguing (and executable) is the "dummy" NYT sports page used in the first video. It was designed by Andy Rutledge from Unit Interactive and contains some great UI concepts.  
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Strange video. It kind of feels like you're watching Sesame Street. It's also frustrating, in general, to watch some one else poke around on their computer. Maybe they should reconsider how they are communication their ideas?