Design Critiques

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.”

Assistive Technology: Refreshable Braille Displays

Refreshable Braille displays are electronic devices that convert digital text into tactile Braille characters, enabling people who are blind or have low vision to read digital content. These devices exemplify both the Social Model and Medical Model of disability, as they both accommodate individual needs while helping remove barriers to digital information access. The development […]

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Assistive Technology in Fashion: Nike EasyOn

Assistive technology and its benefits can be found across industries, including fashion. Known for being amongst the most beloved international brands, Nike has been increasing the integration of adaptive features into its wares. One such example, its line of EasyOn sneakers was specifically designed to assist people with disabilities with features that benefit everyone.

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Assistive Technology: Kurzweil 3000

Kurzweil 3000 has been created to assist students with learning disabilities; mainly for users who have dyslexia. It offers text-to-speech, study skills, and reading comprehension assistance  to assist users with  reading and writing. Therefore, it makes the process of accessing the educational content  easier, and in turn, enhances the quality and frequency of learning and understanding on the part of the user.

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Assistive Technology: iOS Voice Control

You probably know that iOS is Apple’s mobile operating system and is known for its opacity, security, and excellent accessibility features. One of the cornerstones of its inclusive design is Voice Control, an assistive technology that allows users to browse their devices entirely through voice. This allows people with mobility barriers to control their iPhone

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Design Critique: OpenTable (iOS App)

Introduction The OpenTable mobile app is designed for managing restaurant reservations, discovering new restaurants , and exploring different cuisines all around the world. OpenTable’s popularity highlights both strong design elements and areas for improvement. We’re going to dive into the design of the OpenTable mobile app based on Don Norman’s principles from “The Design of

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Design Critique: Reminders (macOS App)

The Reminders app is a core piece of Apple’s ecosystem available on every screen-based Apple product. It gives users the ability to make organized lists, assign due dates for these items and track their completion. Despite its essential function and prevalence across products, the in-app experiences differ drastically across devices. The following is a discussion

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Design Critique: Pinterest (iOS App)

Pinterest is a visual discovery app that enables users to browse, save, and share images and ideas. Each “pin” represents an image or idea that can be organized into boards. Users can search for specific content, create their own boards, and interact with other pins through likes, comments, and repins. Pinterest’s mission is to help people discover things they love and inspire them to incorporate these discoveries into their daily lives.

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