A universal standard for settings menus in technology devices could greatly improve user experience globally. The ten decision-makers at Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and Sony can create a framework to define common adjustable features, their locations in settings, and a standardized data structure. This would save users time, reduce errors when configuring devices, and enhance app usability by allowing products to adapt to individual preferences instantly. Standardization in consumer electronics has historically led to better usability, as seen in the consistent control layouts across automobile designs.
There are ten people in the world who could decide tomorrow to make IT better, and it would become better. Not better for some, not better for a while, but better for all and forever.
This single action would save everyone worldwide time and solve so much error when setting up a new device or using a shared or public system.
If a machine could pick up preferred text size and style, icon size and spacing, good and bad color combinations, language – it is instantly and optimally ready for you.
Imagine how life would be different - and in a bad way - if cars didn't have a standard control layout.
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