Introduction Microsoft Excel is one of the most ubiquitous computer applications in today’s corporate world. Fundamentally, it is a spreadsheet program, designed to enable the user to arrange and organize data into tables, to manipulate that data, and to create various reports and analyses based on the data. Here I review Excel 2016, running in …
At the most basic level, the reminders app is like an electronic to-do list. I like to use the feature where it will remind me at a time and day to do something. I want to make note that there are additional features which I do not use. The first allows the user to set …
Design Critique: Reminders App (iPhone 5C version 3.0) Read More »
I care very little about advanced features on a microwave. If it were solely up to me, I would not own a microwave, but I lost that battle. I chose this particular one almost solely based on aesthetics–it was the right size for a small piece of countertop in my kitchen, and it all …
The Lusmo® is a pet feeder of Japanese design that automatically dispenses food for small dogs or cats and can be programmed to provide up to three meals per day. Pet owners can adjust the quantity of food dispensed (from 1/16 cup to 1 cup) and the time of each meal. I’ve been using …
Introduction Several years ago Google rebuilt their Google Maps App for iOS using the principles of Material Design, a design language based on the aesthetics of paper and ink but, can digitally expand and reform. With the reconfiguration of Google Maps, Google introduced Floating Action Buttons and Toolbars to handle many of the app’s …
Introduction to Zillow Rentals Zillow Rentals is a mobile application (with website support) for searching homes and apartments for rent by location. One could view rental listings and also apply filter for listings that fits the budget, rooms, area and needs such as in-unit laundry, on-site parking and schools. You can connect with the …
Introduction The Samsung Smart TV is a television set that is intended to go beyond the conventional TV. It allows for video and music streaming, app based games, and also web browsing. This Critique will focus on the function of the Samsung Smart TV’s web browser app that allows users to connect to and browse …
In Fall 2015, a team of students from my Usability Theory & Practice course (LIS 644) at Pratt Institute conducted a usability study of the website of Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY-New Paltz (http://library.newpaltz.edu/). Student Team: Kaitlin Kehnemuyi, Elizabeth McDonald, Marlee Walters Download
In Fall 2015, a team of students from my Usability Theory & Practice course (LIS 644) at Pratt Institute conducted a usability study of the SVA Library website (http://library.sva.edu/). Student Team: Carlos Acevedo, Bowon Chung, Cassandra Hickman, Andrew Wong-Crocitto Download Full Report:
In Fall 2015, a team of students from my Usability Theory & Practice course (LIS 644) at Pratt Institute conducted a usability study of the Morgan Library & Museum website (http://www.themorgan.org/). Student Team: Sarah Hatoum, Chantal Lee, Zinia Rahman, Ruojing Zhang