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.”
FigJam is an online collaborative tool which can be used for anything from brainstorming to build including diagramming, strategy and planning. It empowers teams to express their ideas visually and make things together in real-time. FigJam has fun elements like adding stickers, dot voting, leaving voice messages, etc that makes collaboration more engaging and personalized. […]
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INTRODUCTION: Skyscanner is a leading online platform renowned for simplifying travel planning and making it hassle-free for globetrotters around the world. The Skyscanner mobile application complements their online platform, providing users with a convenient way to plan and manage their journeys using their smartphones and tablets. In this analysis, we’ll delve into the Skyscanner app,
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The DoorDash App is primarily a food delivery app. It connects users and restaurants by providing an interface for users to order food from any restaurant on the app within a certain radius. The food is delivered by “dashers” and the process from order acceptance to delivery can be tracked on the app. DoorDash Home
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Introduction to Amazon’s Echo Echo is a voice-controlled product that has the combined functions of a smart speaker and virtual assistant through Amazon’s Alexa. Without screens or physical toggles, Echo can play music, answer questions, and control smart devices like lights, locks, and other digital devices supported by Alexa. Accessibility Review of Echo’s features Smart
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Gmail is a popular email service developed by Google. Users can manage email, conduct a team space, and start chat and meetings. The Gmail app version minimizes tools and setting constraints for users to access Gmail, allowing them to use all the functions of Gmail from any location by mobile devices. Navigation Bar The bottom
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Dyslexia – a lifelong condition that affects reading, writing, spelling, and speaking. It is estimated that approximately one in five people are impacted by this disorder. It is crucial to ensure that individuals with dyslexia have access to assistive technology that enhances their accessibility and OpenDyslexic- by Abbie Gonzalez does just that. In this blog post, we will explore the OpenDyslexic Font, a typography innovation designed with dyslexic individuals in mind.
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Introduction: LinkedIn is a professional social networking platform designed primarily for career development and networking. Users can create their custom profile to showcase their skills, experience, and education. They can further connect with industry peers and potential employers, making it a hub for job searching, recruitment, and business networking. It also allows the users to
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Introduction Goodreads is a social book cataloging app, a subsidiary of Amazon that allows users to add books to their personal bookshelves, rate and review books, get recommendations, and connect with other readers. This article will critique the design of the app based on the usability concepts mentioned in Don Norman’s Design of Everyday Things.
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Revolutionizing Transcription and Note-Taking with AI and Accessibility Otter.ai is a transcription and note-taking platform using artificial intelligence (AI) to transcribe spoken content into written text automatically. It makes it easier for individuals and businesses to capture and organize spoken information during meetings, interviews, lectures, and other verbal interactions. When I first encountered Otter.ai and
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Design Critique: Amazon (iOS APP) The Amazon app is a popular iOS and Android application, widely used as a digital interface that facilitates online shopping for millions of users worldwide. With an extensive global user base numbering in the millions, this application serves as a comprehensive hub, offering a vast range of products and services
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