UX Feedback: Folders are unpleasant
Description:
In the latest design, you need to click the small chevron icon to see the contents of a folder, and clicking the main part of the folder just shows the notes/renaming interface. Honestly, I really dislike this design. It makes it confusing at first, and frustrating after because you always need to click the small button. This slows down my workflow and feels clunky.
Alternative ideas:
- I think it would make more sense if clicking anywhere on the folder would open the folder, and instead of a chevron button, have a button with three dots that when clicked, shows some options like "Edit", "Properties", and "Delete", almost exactly like what exists in the upper right corner when you click on the main button currently. Just move that button to where the chevron currently is, and clicking "Edit" enters the editor to change notes and the title. This would speed up the workflow. Also, since "delete" is a destructive action, it should probably be red, I think.
- Alternatively, use a pencil icon so the secondary action enters edit mode instead of the primary action, as users will primarily be using these folders to view their password lists.
- Another idea is to do away with the button entirely, and instead have a button all the way at the top similar to the other list items called "Folder settings" which can have the current folder editor and design, and accessible from inside the folder.
I really dislike the feel of the current folder system because opening the folder should be the primary action, but otherwise, I love the re-design!
Edited by Caden Mitchell