Google Maps is one of the most widely used navigation apps in the market. With over an 80% share of the mobile mapping market, almost every smartphone user is familiar with it. While the app provides diverse features addressing varying user needs, this article focuses on an evaluation of the Street View feature in particular.
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The app I chose to critique is Slack, similar to Discord, you may establish your own server and invite your friends to join; you may also publish important links or notifications inside your server so everyone can hear from you, whereas others are also welcome to shoot messages into your server so you guys can
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Resy is a restaurant reservation app simplifying the reservation process. In the app users can find reservation options, access guides, connect with dining companions, and curate customized lists of places to eat, drink, and experience all in one place. Let’s explore what the app gets right and places it falls short using Norman’s design principles.
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Figure 1. Blind soccer players using a sound-emitting ball in a match, wearing eyeshades for fairness. A sound-emitting soccer balls is an assistive technology designed to support soccer players who are blind or have low vision. Every time the product comes into contact with a player or a wall, it features audible cues that allow
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Measure is a pre-installed utility on the iPhone that enables users to quickly gauge the size of real-world objects, measure a person’s height, and automatically detect the dimensions of rectangles. This article critiques the Measure app through the lens of Don Norman’s The Design of Everyday Things, analyzing its interface against key usability principles. First
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What’s Cooking? is a recipe app created by Kraft Heinz that helps users discover new meals and cooking inspiration. This post explores how the app’s design supports everyday cooking interactively, highlighting features that work well while also noting opportunities to enhance the overall user experience using Don Norman’s design principles.
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DICE is a ticketing app with the goal of making going out and creating plans feel effortless. Users can buy tickets in seconds and share them with friends in-app. DICE’s search features also help users discover shows relevant to their location and interests. My critique reviews DICE’s mobile iOS application using principles outlined in Don
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Splitwise is an expense-sharing application designed to help groups track and settle shared costs efficiently. While it serves various collaborative scenarios, it is a mobile-only application. This article critiques its interface through the lens of Don Norman’s The Design of Everyday Things. 1. Color-coded Balances Splitwise provides a great example of bridging the Gulf of
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Prime Video is a membership-based subscription streaming service by Amazon that offers movies, TV shows and live TV. Access requires an Amazon Prime membership and add-on subscription are available as well on Prime Video, which allow users to stream across devices and outline downloads. X-Ray Prime Video has a unique feature of “X-Ray”, which is
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Spotify’s iOS app enables users to discover, organize, and listen to music and podcasts through personalized playlists and libraries. The app emphasizes ongoing discovery through recommendations based on listening behavior, while supporting common tasks such as searching, saving, downloading, and sharing audio. Login Page When initially opening the app, Spotify prompts users to create an
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