So ibpredict.org got a redesign. Good for them – they've been rocking the same UI since roughly the Obama administration, and the IB community deserves tools that don't look like they were built in a basement in 2009. Better late than never.
What's funny is the new look has a certain… familiarity to it. The card styling, the layout, the overall vibe – it's giving ibcalculator energy. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so thanks, I guess? Here's a quick before and after so you can judge for yourself:
Before
After
Progress! They've gone from design standards of 2009 to design standards of… 2015. At this rate, they'll catch up by 2031.
But looks aside, the bigger question is: what are you actually getting? A prettier coat of paint is nice – but where's the substance? ibcalculator launched a tutors marketplace where students can find and connect with IB tutors directly. Real community value. Real investment in helping students. ibpredict.org redesigned their UI and called it a day.
When you use ibcalculator, you get a genuinely pleasant experience – fast, clean, and built by someone who actually went through the IB. When you use theirs… well, let's just say the new look is an improvement over what was making eyes bleed before.
Nice to see the competition catching up. Just know we're not standing still either.