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The silent filter

A collection changes after filtering but shows no count.

Short journal · Original editorial · Digital things that explain themselves

A collection changes after filtering but shows no count.

An interface makes a promise through its wording. A useful label tells people what will happen and a useful result tells them what did happen. Test the smallest interaction in plain language before decorating it with confidence.

State how many matches remain and provide a clear reset.

Keep the original situation in view. A method that solves a different problem is still a detour, however attractive it looks.

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What would you notice after trying this in one small, real situation?