What makes some designs good and others bad? Why do some designs work while others don’t? Posts in this category offer thoughtful design critiques of modern digital interfaces, with commentary inspired by Don Norman’s “The Design of Everyday Things.”
Target is your everyday general store containing items from a blender to halloween decorations. Filled with deals, this US chain is recognizable for its bold red target logo, an inviting coffee smell coming from Starbucks in select Target stores, and ultimately, a store layout that makes you feel like you’re supposed to go through every […]
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I have often wondered if a telecommunication company of such large scale business doesn’t realize the errors of their website, and corresponding actions on the App, which is part reason why I conclude it could also be because of a (read lapse in) responsive design that has not been streamlined for different devices, in my case an Apple MacBook Pro M1 (2021), and an iPhone XS Max (2019). I also feel the devices that are discontinued and also the older Apple devices face Usability issues often because they fall out of the designer’s consideration category. This is a big problem that is often being left unanswered in the digital domain, and it’s not a new one, but a recurring case. I’ll explain why.
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From fashion to assistive technology, prosthetic implants have served various purposes, individually. With the introduction of 3D printing, design and assistance come together to give users the best of both worlds.
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Introduction The Spotify mobile app is a digital interface designed for streaming music, creating playlists, and discovering new songs and artists. Its widespread usage, however, unveils a spectrum of design attributes, some commendable and others in need of refinement. In this critique, we will dissect the Spotify app’s design, leveraging Don Norman’s principles from “The
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The Apple Home App creates a centralized location to control all the smart home devices present in your home. It has features grouped by location (entry, kitchen, etc) so a user can easily perform the desired action using any of their Apple devices. The application is designed to be a convenient way for users to
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The FreeWheel is a wheelchair attachment for rigid frame or folding manual wheelchairs with a footrest below 4-3/4″ and a footrest angle less than 12%. It attaches to the front of the wheelchair, lifting the wheelchair’s casters off the ground so it becomes a three-wheeler, allowing it to move across surfaces it otherwise couldn’t.
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Scanning pens are handheld assistive technology devices that use optical character recognition (OCR) to scan written text and convert it to digital text. This digital text can then be read aloud and stored in files or transferred to a computer, and individual words can be broken down, defined, and translated.
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The Logitech MX ERGO is a trackball computer mouse designed with an adjustable tilt for a comfortable resting position. The resulting minimized movement, and control options built into the device, are intended to increase efficiency while reducing muscle fatigue. Features Trackball: Trackball mice provide an alternative to traditional computer mice by providing control of the
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Microsoft Learning Accelerator is a powerful tool that aligns seamlessly with the evolving models of disabilities, particularly embracing the social model of disability. This innovative platform is designed to provide inclusive and personalized learning experiences for students of all abilities.
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Airbnb is a global marketplace for short or long-term homestays that connects property owners directly with potential guests.
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