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.”
Hungry Cat Nonogram is a simple mobile game application focused on nonograms – puzzles where players use number hints and logic to correctly fill grid squares with colors to create pictures. Players can use coins gained from successfully completing puzzles to customize a cat companion that accompanies them to each puzzle.
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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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