Is the Floppy Disk Dead?

Summary: The floppy disk still signals “save” to most users. But is it still the best way to show “save”? Maybe not.

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Is the Floppy Disk Dead?

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Kate Kaplan is Nielsen Norman Group's Insights Architect. She specializes in the application of human-centered design and research practices to enterprise UX challenges. With over 15 years in UX, Kate has extensive experience in both conducting research and helping teams understand and apply user insights to overall business strategy.

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