Dieter Rams Style Calculator
The Dieter Rams Style Calculator is a minimalist and intuitive calculator inspired by the design philosophy of Dieter Rams. This calculator focuses on simplicity and functionality, offering a clean and user-friendly interface for all your calculation needs.
Needs
- Who wants a minimal calculator.
- Who is a big fan of Dieter Rams.
- Who wants to use a minimal calculator as a default calculator on iPad.
Features
- Minimalist Design: Inspired by Dieter Rams’ design principles, providing a clean and straightforward user interface.
- Intuitive Operation: Easy-to-use controls for basic arithmetic operations and advanced functions.
- Home Screen Addition: Instructions for adding the calculator to your home screen for quick access on both Android and iOS devices.
- Memory Functions: Add, subtract, recall, and clear memory for quick calculations.
- Error Handling: Displays “Error” for invalid operations to maintain a seamless user experience.
Getting Started
To start using the Dieter Rams Style Calculator, simply open the index.html file in your web browser. The application is fully responsive and can be used on both desktop and mobile devices.
Home Screen Addition Instructions
To enhance your user experience, you can add the Dieter Rams Style Calculator to your home screen. Follow the instructions below based on your device:
For Android Devices
- Open the app in Chrome.
- Tap the menu icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner.
- Select “Add to Home Screen” from the menu.
For iPhone and iPad
- Open the app in Safari.
- Tap the share icon (a square with an upward arrow) located at the bottom of the screen.
- Select “Add to Home Screen” from the share options.
Development
The calculator is built using standard web technologies:
- HTML: Provides the structure of the application.
- CSS: Styles the application to follow a minimalist design philosophy and Neumorphism.
- JavaScript: Handles the application logic and user interactions.
Prerequisites
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (for developers who want to contribute or modify the code)