Member Menus in DolphinPro 7.2

In DolphinPro 7.2 development we are particularly focused on improving overall usability of the platform. Quite simply, we want end-users to be able to enjoy networking and sharing instead of trying to figure out how the site works. And the most crucial "driver" of good user experience is, of course, navigation. We spend a whole lot of time figuring out navigation. Today, we're sharing our latest vision of member menus in 7.2.

The main member menu is quite simple and includes only links to profile, account (dash), settings and logout. This is the absolute spartan minimum. Since this menu is now a vertical popup web-masters can add additional items via menu builder without any trouble or fear of running out of space on small screens. Even "small" smartphones in portrait mode should feel adequate with such a compact menu. We are still working on the new look for "Search", which is likely to be closer to that in Trident. Other items that you may expect (such as Notifications, Friends, Messages, etc.) are to be displayed in the floating menu at the bottom of the page (it can be configured to show on top, too).  

Floating menu has also been redesigned. Trigger icons rearranged and menus improved. Status update has been merged with "Add New" menu, so posting new content and shouting out your ephemeralities happens from one place now. 

Notifications and Messages snippets will still remain in Floating menu, but chat-tabs will have to move, since they can't be properly accommodated by small screens. We're considering different options for that (chat-heads, anyone?), so ideas are most welcome.

On the left side of the floating menu there's still the "Presence" switcher that changes visibility status. 

So, what do you think? Hit or miss? We are open for your ideas, suggestions, emotional outbursts and weighted critique. Speak up!