What are the odds Google did user testing on this before launching? On one hand, cards seems like a strightforward label for an atomic collection of data on a digital device. On the other hand users may bring with them all sorts of connotative baggage, or it just might not resonate with them.
In any case it's likely whether or not it will catch on as a term-of-art will heavily depend on whether people want to use the service.
Google doesn't have a great track record when it comes to designing new products / interfaces so will be interesting to see whether this takes off or not.
In any case it's likely whether or not it will catch on as a term-of-art will heavily depend on whether people want to use the service.
Google doesn't have a great track record when it comes to designing new products / interfaces so will be interesting to see whether this takes off or not.