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.”
Fear of God is known for its high-end streetwear and often blends elements of luxury fashion with casual and athletic aesthetics. The Fear of God collections typically feature oversized silhouettes, minimalist designs, and a focus on quality materials. In addition to its physical stores and presence in high-end fashion boutiques, Fear of God also operates […]
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A Comprehensive Case Study on Homework Habits, Usability Insights, and Enhancing Student Engagement CLIENT: Knowunity ROLE TIMELINE 5 Weeks TOOLS TEAM MEMBERS View Presentation About Client Knowunity is Europes fastest growing EdTech app with now 9 million users across Europe (and now also the US). Knowunity was founded 3 years ago by former high school
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Introduction: The Nike Training Club (NTC) app is a fitness application that is designed to help users achieve their fitness goals with the help of guided workouts led by professional trainers and athletes. NTC also offers training plans that include a set of workouts within a specific time frame to target different goals such as
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What is Instacart? Instacart is an online grocery shopping and home delivery service that helps users shop from the most popular stores from the tip of their fingers. Apart from groceries, they also sell electronics that stores like Walmart sell and feature recipes for users to try out. This report explores the process of using
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About Google Earth Google Earth is to be an immersive experience for users to gauge and understand different local and abroad locations. Developed in 2015, its primary function is for web imagery interaction applications for commercial and personal use. It’s important to consider the effects when engaging with this tool. Before analyzing Google Earth I
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Zara is a popular clothing brand that is widely known for its unconventional style and advertisements. However, the original look does come at a cost to usability. In a confusing combo of minimalism and maximalism, Zara’s site presents unique challenges in design.
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Introduction Rijksmuseum, located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is home to many well-known pieces of Dutch art and history, like, The Night Watch painting by Rembrandt van Rijn (1642), The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer (1654–58) and the Vincent van Gogh self-portrait (1889). The collection of art dates back almost 800 years and represents the beauty of Dutch
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Overview: The New Jersey Transit app is designed to help commuters purchase tickets, plan transit schedules and find commuter information all in one place. While it groups together important information for commuters, it assumes a familiarity with public transit and the area, which could be limiting for many users. Design features: This critique looks at
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Introduction X-plane store is an online marketplace and community forum for flight-simulation enthusiasts. Built specifically for the flight-simulation software X-plane, this store allows users to purchase and upload add-ons, modifications and other content to improve their flight simulation experience inside the X-plane software. Who is this service for? As per the organization’s ethos, their primary
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Ssense is a Montreal-based clothing retailer offering high-end streetwear and designer fashion for both men and women. Their website showcases more than 70,000 items from over 500 labels, incorporating new and emerging designers as well as household names like Gucci and Prada. Emphasizing product and editorial, the website is a clean, minimalist design with simple navigational options.
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