Utilizing spatial sensors in the fabric of the gloves and on the cuff of the wrist, wearers can map sounds and instruments to specific gestures and movements. For musicians with disabilities that can affect their ability to play instruments, MiMu’s gloves widen the range of access to music making by linking those instruments to gestures.
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Subway Time is a New York City transit application, created “by New Yorkers for New Yorkers.” It provides fast and accurate status updates on every NYC subway line and station, with data from the official MTA feed. Subway Time allows users to plan and track their subway transfers and commutes easily, efficiently, and accurately.
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Introduction Uber is a ride-hailing service that provides users with the option to travel where they want and access to different types of rides across more than 10,000 cities. The Uber app allows users to request rides from nearby drivers, track their journey in real-time, and pay seamlessly through digital transactions. I recently ordered an
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Voiceitt is a voice-enabled experience for individuals with non-standard speech: people with disabilities, aging voices and accented speakers. It uses voice recognition technology based on AI to enable people with speech disabilities to communicate using their own voice. The technology adapts by learning the unique speech patterns of each user to provide real-time transcription and synthesized speech output.
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Introduction to Forest Forest is an app designed to help users overcome phone addiction and focus on completing important tasks of their daily lives. Users start a focus timer to plant a virtual tree in the app, restricting phone access during the focused period. Successful sessions grow virtual trees in users’ personalized forests, reflecting their
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Spotify is a music streaming platform. My blog post is a design critique of their desktop interface.
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DoorDash is a versatile food delivery application enabling users to explore and order from local restaurants based on their geographical location. Beyond its primary service, DoorDash extends its offerings to include grocery and various convenience item deliveries in select regions, enhancing its utility and convenience for users. Log in Page The login page(figure 1.1) of
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Introduction Walmart, a global retail giant, offers a vast range of affordable products through its stores, e-commerce platforms, and app. It is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic e-commerce platforms. You can find a ton of items in a Walmart store or shop online through their website or app. Being a frequent user
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Zocdoc is a healthcare appointment scheduling platform, that plays a role in connecting users with healthcare providers seamlessly. It helps users identify and schedule in-person or telemedicine appointments for health or dental services. Additionally, the portal serves as a rating and comparison database for doctors and dentists. Let’s explore Zocdoc’s interface through the lens of
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Introduction Resy is a digital platform that allows users to seamlessly reserve tables at restaurants or tickets to events/experiences. The platform provides restaurant details, menu highlights, images, and user ratings – all of which enhance the reservation experience. This article critiques the Resy App using the principles mentioned in Don Norman’s “The Design of Everyday
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