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Assistive Technology: Playstation the “Access” Gaming Controller (for PS5)

Sony’s the “Access” controller is an accessible controller for the Playstation console that will be released December 6, 2023. The Access controller is a highly customizable gaming controller made for people with disabilities to play games with the PS5 console. The Access controller follows the functional solutions model of disability by identifying the problems which

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Design Critique: Airtel Direct To Home Service – Web Portal + App Feature

I have often wondered if a telecommunication company of such large scale business doesn’t realize the errors of their website, and corresponding actions on the App, which is part reason why I conclude it could also be because of a (read lapse in) responsive design that has not been streamlined for different devices, in my case an Apple MacBook Pro M1 (2021), and an iPhone XS Max (2019). I also feel the devices that are discontinued and also the older Apple devices face Usability issues often because they fall out of the designer’s consideration category. This is a big problem that is often being left unanswered in the digital domain, and it’s not a new one, but a recurring case. I’ll explain why.

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Design Critique: Spotify (IOS App)

Introduction The Spotify mobile app is a digital interface designed for streaming music, creating playlists, and discovering new songs and artists. Its widespread usage, however, unveils a spectrum of design attributes, some commendable and others in need of refinement. In this critique, we will dissect the Spotify app’s design, leveraging Don Norman’s principles from “The

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