Bad Quote by Evan Sharp
“If you see an image and it's just an image, and there's a bad link or no description, and you don't know what that image is, or who took it, or what it's a picture of, it's not a very satisfying or actionable experience.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Web Accessibility, Evan Sharp, 2017
Images lacking description or links provide unsatisfying, non‑actionable experiences.
In simple terms: Missing image info makes experiences poor.
Key Takeaway
Provide proper image metadata.
Themes
accessibility
design
user experience
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
design
technical
When to use this quote
- websites
- mobile apps
- digital content
Key Concepts
human‑computer interaction
information architecture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does missing data affect users?
- What standards improve image description?
A Different Perspective
Technical constraints may limit metadata.
