HelloTalk is a language learning and language exchange app that connects language learners with native speakers on their mobile devices. Users can post Moments to share and ask questions about language/culture. The app also serves as a messaging application that allows users to send text messages, make video and voice calls, and share attachments and user location. In this post, I will be taking concepts from Don Norman’s The Design of Everyday Things to examine the app in more detail.

Shazam is a very popular free music discovery app which can search for music, videos, playlists & artists, either by using a short sample of the music or the text search feature in the app. Although this app is available across several platforms, this design critique is based on the iOS app (version 15.3).

Ubiquiti Inc.’s UniFi OS is an all-in-one network device managing software. UniFi OS allows users to set up connected Ubiquti devices such as network routers, switches and wireless access points. Users can also monitor network traffics and client devices, while having advance features such as port forwarding and network isolations for a robust network setup.

Co–Star is an mobile Astrology application that gained major adoption among the Gen Z population. In fact the company boasts that “25% of young women in the US (18-25) have downloaded Co–Star” in just four years. The primary functions of the app are to provide daily horoscopes to users and compatibility assessments among friends.

Audible is an online platform that allows users to purchase and stream audiobooks and other spoken-word content. This article is a design critique based on the principles and concepts from Don Norman’s book i.e ‘The Design of Everyday things’ (revised edition, 2013)

Getir is a delivery service app that promises to provide grocery items of necessity in minutes. Founded in Turkey in 2015, it expanded internationally within years, and recently it has launched in New York City. It has a clear and understandable layout that highlights the products. Initial Login The application follows a very typical format

Miro is an online white-boarding tool that aids in virtual collaborations, team meetings and ideation sessions. This post uses concepts from Don Norman’s book – The Design of Everyday Things, and critically analyzes the desktop tool.