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Summary

Redesign the Navigator with the "More is Less" concept, and making it easier to use.

The idea is to hide away unnecessary elements from the user, and allow it to be customizable (just like other toolbars) in order to allow the user set up their workspace according to needs. The Navigator is incredibly heavy and confusing for the eyes, especially on netbook interfaces, and a minimalism approach can help resolve that. A simple redesign should fix this.

Status

Call for Proposals

Analyzing Proposals

Shaping Tentative Design

Implementation in Progress

Implemented

Scope

In Scope	Out of Scope
Make the widget less confusing Enable customization Get maximum screen-space (essential for netbooks) Keep the widget out of the way of human working Remove unnecessary borders

Relevant Links

• Skelliewag.org: Why Less is More
• Phrases.org.uk: Less is More
• Minimalism⁠

Proposals

Mockups

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  Proposal by Tushantin

Relevant Art

• Scrivener Side Panel / Navigator