Clarity and playfulness are always in tension

I keep noticing that the cleanest UI is not always the most memorable one. Sometimes a little ambiguity makes a product feel warmer and less robotic, but it can tip over fast when people need to know what to do next.

Has anyone found a good balance there? I feel like a lot of apps either play it too safe or try to be cute in places where they really shouldn’t be.

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