Classically, Fitts’ law has been used to estimate the time required to point at targets like icons and hyperlinks. This enables the design of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that minimize task time.<
Its pretty cool to see leaders of successful companies and initiatives use the laws of UX / UI design in a non-malicious way. in reference to the quote above, Fitts' law was used to benefit workflow by enabling users to navigate to their tools quicker.