There’s a lot more to the colors than simply regulations (which in itself is a significant issue as expressed by some) that may not be followed. There’s the serious question of efficiency in the workplace, along with the user experience.
If employees are frustrated because it feels like the entire day is an eye performance test that they’re failing, or perhaps of even greater weight for the folks at SuiteCRM, if there’s fear that it will receive employee backlash, less firms will be inclined to try it. That’s a bad result for everyone other than those using a different solution.
This forum took a turn in the right direction. I was a vocal critic of the usability, and I’m a typical business owner (no better or worse eyesight than your typical decision maker). The somewhat darker gray on a slightly lighter gray background was infuriating. Often I was already not happy (why else come to the board seeking help if I was), and afterwards on the forum I was ready to break something (and I don’t break things out of frustration).
The forum should have a larger font size, albeit that in itself doesn’t fully provide enough information so I’m going to provide examples.
Please take a look at Forbes.com, and if you’re going to, you might as well take a look at this piece —> https://www.forbes.com/sites/thestreet/2012/07/26/surviving-zynga-in-a-facebook-world/#740f6e993d15
Here’s another great example of what to strive for —> https://www.cnbc.com/id/47280596
Here’s another perfect example —> https://www.thestreet.com/story/12986787/1/top-ten-critical-rules-every-first-time-homebuyer-needs-to-follow.html
Notice the size of the print. The three sites have print that is easily, quickly, and read WITHOUT a struggle or strain on the eyes.
These are some of the most profitable per pageview websites in the world. The ad rates for finance and sports are the highest in the industry, so these sites HAVE to get it right and not turn off the readers.
The print is crisp and clear. Designed to minimize stress on the eyes and to make the experience as wonderful as possible. The contrast is sharp.
I’m using articles and examples I wrote not to brag, albeit to demonstrate I know what I’m talking about. I’ve attended toooooooo many editor’s meetings to not know what works and what doesn’t.
Any movement/adjustment away from the above lowers the usability and increases the strain on the eyes for the decision makers and full-time users of SuiteCRM.
You may think your gray on gray, along with the light red with non-white text in the middle for buttons looks great, cool, and modern, albeit you’re shooting yourself in the foot IMHO. What you’re producing is a work tool. In order for users to select it over the many other choices, your solution has to be in their opinion the best overall option to pick. That’s important to note, because what SuiteCRM isn’t (or shouldn’t be) is a work of art.
IT’S A WORK TOOL
As a business owner, I don’t care what color or how cool it is. What I care about is productivity and staff feedback. If you still think I’m off base, try making some videos that are less than 1080 and place them on Youtube and see how easy the interface looks.
I may sound harsh, albeit my motivation is to help in your success. I have way too many things to do today other than post to this forum about colors etc… I want SuiteCRM to prosper and live, not die. A critical mass of users is key to success, and it doesn’t take much to lose that (just ask Blackberry if you’re wondering).
With that, I’ll leave you with one final site https://1reason.com/life-insurance/crazy-ways-that-people-die-and-a-video-of-10-horrible-ways-to-die/ It’s mine and it’s all about ease of reading. It’s also likely the most popular insurance agency site in my area.
