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.”
Introduction The path vending machines are used to add value or time to a MetroCard or SmartLink by walking users through steps. Users need to interact with a touch screen and multiple parts to get to their goals. We can easily find one on a path train station. Critique 1: Different colors are […]
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Instagram is a popular application that is almost a decade old and whose mission has been letting people capture moments and instantly share them with the world. Over time, it has evolved as a platform that also helps people network, connect with friends, and find inspiration.
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With the Apple Books app, you can carry thousands of pages in the palm of your hand. No matter where you are, Apple Books allows you to pick up reading right where you left off. With just the tap of your finger, you can define, highlight, annotate, and share text as you please. Apple
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Citymapper for iPhone is a transportation app that finds the best possible routes between locations. It also provides transport maps and updates for your city.
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The UK-based Depop is a peer-to-peer iOS and Android application for the purpose of selling, browsing, and buying second-hand items from around the world.
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INTRODUCTION: Babbel is a language learning Application available for both online and mobile platforms. Developed by Lesson Nine GmbH in tandem with a team of language learning experts the app encourages development of over 14 different languages with 10-15 minute “bite sized” lessons that increase in difficulty as you progress through the program. The
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Introduction The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Interactive On the Go Kiosks were first introduced in 2015 and over the years they have provided New Yorker’s and tourist with a one-stop station for navigating their way in, out, and around the city. You can conveniently find directions from your current station to the Empire State building,
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Nike Run Club is an app built to provide the runner with the community, guidance, and motivation they need to reach their running goals. The clean design and various features make it different from other running apps. By using Nike Run Club app, the runner can track their progress and get real-time feedback, get their
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The travel guide book publisher Lonely Planet released its compact travel guide mobile application in 2016, packed with offline maps, must-see sights, neighborhood guides, audio phrase books, and top advice from on-the-ground editors of 243 cities (as of Version 1.14.0 updated on Jan. 30. 2019)
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Logic Pro X is an advanced interface for editing audio. Due to its complexity, it requires a fair amount of knowledge in the head in order for users to reap the full benefits of the program. The attributes criticized in this post are, however, rather basic and easy to grasp despite lack of previous
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