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 Winc is an iOS app I use to order wine online. Users take their simple 6-question Palate Profile Quiz and Discover their personalized wine recommendations. The selected wine will be delivered per month. Users can use the app to: Sign up/Sign in Manage membership Discover personalized wine recommendations Customize orders Ship box immediately Rate […]
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Medium is an online publishing platform and regularly regarded as a blog host, where everyone can publish their stories from amateur writers to the professional experts. I have been a regular reader of medium and recently started to write on medium. I realized that writers can have a different experience than readers. For this
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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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