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Assistive Technology: MagnusCards (iOS App)

Katherin Aristizabal / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

“MagnusCards is an innovative mobile app designed to assist autistic and neurodiverse people to gain independence in activities of daily living via step-by-step guides and positive reinforcement. Each collectible Card Deck combines proven educational methods, visual instruction, personal assistance from Magnus, and realistic scenarios to support inclusive and empowered living.” MagnusCards MagnusCards is a mobile […]

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Design Critique: Notion (desktop software)

Guillermo Ramirez / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

Notion is a productivity software, used primarily for project management and taking notes. It is an excellent tool for working in teams since the users can organize all of their information and projects in just one platform. It can be used by companies, students, or individuals who need a more efficient way to work. In

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Assistive Technology: YouTube Automatic Captioning

Chelsea Yip / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

In 2009, Google introduce machine-generated automatic captions to YouTube. These automatic captions are generated by machine learning algorithms, and allow YouTube creators to easily add captions to their videos. YouTube viewers can toggle captions on and off in video settings.

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Design Critique: Etsy’s iOS Application

Alya Zouaoui / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

Etsy is a website and mobile app for buying and selling millions of custom and creative one-of-a-kind items, ranging from vintage decor, kitchenware, furniture, handcrafted jewelry, etc. This report will evaluate Etsy’s mobile app (specifically version 6.10.1) from a shopper’s perspective while using concepts discussed in Don Norman’s book The Design of Everyday Things. Navigation

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Design Critique: R.E.I. (Web Browsing, Mobile/iPad

Katherine Oppenheim / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), is an American consumer co-operative retailer with over 100 outdoor industry brands, suppliers, and manufacturers. REI strives to promote both large scale retailer brands and small specialty brands for their customers, while also providing accessible services to include: informational classes, outdoor related-events, expert advice, and sustainable consumer options. With the vast

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Assistive Technology: Seeing AI (iOS app)

Van Nguyen / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

Seeing AI is an app developed by Microsoft to utilize AI for accessibility. The app features various modes to assist blind people such as barcode scanners, document readers, and experimental AI modes such as person recognition. “Seeing AI is a free app that narrates the world around you. Designed for the blind and low vision

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Design Critique: BNZ (iPhone App)

Tk Cram / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

For over 150 years, Bank of New Zealand has served its customer’s wide variety of fiscal needs. In the modern age, this includes being available to customers as a digital/mobile experience. Their online banking app, available on the iPhone and currently in version 15.1.0, is the focus of this critique. The following assumes that user

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Design Critique: Tinder (iPhone App)

Evelyn Mukherjee / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

Tinder is a popular dating app used for meeting new people, casual hookups, or finding your soulmate. Tinder revolutionized the online dating industry and introduced the notorious phrase, “Swipe Right” as a means of showing interest in other’s dating profiles. The popular dating app is available as both a mobile app and desktop application. Note:

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Design Critique: PADI (iSO app)

Ruoyu Wang / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

PADI is the only official diving app developed for divers. It aims to enhance their diving experiences by providing easy-to-access e-cards, online courses, dive shop locators, checklists, hand signal/knot guidebooks, online equipment shopping, and an online booking system (as of Version 1.34.0 updated on Sep 12th, 2022 ). Homepage The homepage uses boxes to differentiate

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Design Critique : NYC Parks Website

Sayali Nikumbh / September 13, 2022 / Design Critiques

NYC parks is a government department which looks out for parks and recreational areas in the entire New York City, including all the five boroughs. They have an official website made for the visitors to check and explore all the parks locations, events, amenities, information and job opportunities. Homepage As you open the homepage, multiple

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