Introduction Booking.com is a travel app that helps people find great hotels, hostels, or apartments efficiently, users can also use this app to book flights, rental cars, and other things about travel. Every time I travel, I used to use Booking.com to search the available hotels. Even though I’m familiar with its functions, I still […]
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Etherscan is the premier Ethereum blockchain explorer that provides real-time information on blockchain transactions, smart contracts, and wallet activities. As an essential tool for blockchain developers, crypto enthusiasts, and casual users alike, Etherscan is highly functional, but its user experience is lacking in several key areas. By evaluating the website through the lens of Don
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Notability is a note-taking iPad app. It has a simple interface with smooth interactions. The app allows users to log in and start writing down their thoughts (either using the Apple pencil or typing manually). There is also an option to customize the notebook cover (like choosing a style for the book cover). This is
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Ultimate Guitar is primarily a crowdsourced catalog of chords and tabs. Musicians of all levels use its mobile app to learn how to play popular guitar, bass, and ukulele songs, improve their skills, and join a community of musicians. This is a design critique of the Ultimate Guitar iOS mobile app’s free tier. Overview Apply
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Introduction v0 is a chat-based web development companion created by Vercel that is meant to help users program front-end code, offering help such as debugging and executing code. It can even generate UI components from Vercel’s popular component library shadcn/ui. This article explores and critiques v0 through the lens of Don Norman’s “Design of Everyday
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Introduction LibraryThing is a free book and movie cataloging website and app made specifically for personal and independent libraries. The application is praised for its simplicity, not using any library software to work and only requiring a username and password to begin. LibraryThing uses thousands of database systems like Library of Congress, Amazon, and public
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Apple Wallet is a built-in digital wallet app in iOS that allows users to store credit cards, boarding passes, event tickets, and more. While the app provides easy access to these items, it has several usability issues that may create confusion and frustration. This case study will analyze four specific problems with the Apple Wallet
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Introduction Amtrak is a travel application designed to streamline the process of planning and booking train journeys across the United States. It offers features such as real-time train schedules, ticket purchasing, and seat reservations. Users can easily search for routes, view fare options, and manage their bookings directly from the app. The Amtrak app also
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Adaptive scissors are specialized cutting tools designed to assist individuals with physical disabilities or limited hand strength, dexterity, or coordination. For people with conditions such as cerebral palsy, arthritis, or hand tremors, these scissors can be particularly beneficial in achieving greater independence and ease in everyday tasks. Key features 1. Continuous Loop Handles The most
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Apple’s VoiceOver is a screen reader that enables individuals with visual impairments to navigate their devices through auditory feedback and gesture-based controls. In this blog post, I will be doing a brief analysis of its accessibility features, particularly through the lenses of the functional and social models of disability. Gesture-Based Control: Usability Meets Accessibility One
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