As a Windows user, it's a surreal way to install a program
Summary
This post examines macOS Finder-based app installation as a design playground, exploring how customized Finder windows and the drag-to-Applications flow create a surreal yet instructional UX. It surveys various implementations across apps and highlights historical and contemporary examples, including Inkscape and Firefox, to illustrate how visual design and interactions shape user behavior. The piece emphasizes both the charm and potential confusion of such installer experiences.