Fable has a solid concept but its design slips in places. In this critique, I nitpick small issues – like hidden features, vague labels, and weak feedback in the reading flow. The club flow shows it can be done well; the real task is carrying that same clarity across the app.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. Its website is home to labor and economic data and data tools available for public use. This article serves to critique the general accessibility and usability of the BLS Popular Series Data Retrieval Tool. Accessing Data Tools from the
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Introduction Cooking is one of the many skills that allows one to take care of themselves. Not everyone takes the time to sharpen those skills but everyone should have the choice to. One of the best ways to become a better cook is to use the proper tools and appliances. For people with disabilities this
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Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (TCGP) is a free-to-play trading card mobile game. Unlike Pokemon’s previous game catering to experienced players, TCGP offers an approachable casual experience. The game features not only simplified and faster card battles, but also card collecting, where players can share and trade their cards with their friends and the community.
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Highlighter Bookmarks highlight a line or sections of a text for the reader. It allows readers to focus on individual lines and keep track of their place on the page.
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The StoryGraph is a web-based book cataloging platform created by Nadia Odunayo in 2019 that serves as an alternative to Amazon’s Goodreads. Users can log their reading progress, set challenges, and view statistics, among other social features.
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In this post, we’ll look at Spotify’s podcast features, using the popular show “Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain” as a case study. We’ll analyze these features not as mere enhancements, but as essential design solutions when viewed through the lens of the Social and Functional Solutions models of disability.
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Amazon Kindle is an app that allows readers access to a variety of digital content, including options such as books, magazines, and even newspapers. With syncing across devices, allowing users to pick up where they just were on any device as long as the account remains the same. However, the home page has sections that can be improved upon in order to enhance the user experience.
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The NJ Transit Mobile App is an application designed to be a one-stop shop for people traveling via the New Jersey Transit system, whether on train, light rail, or bus. It gives users the ability to buy tickets, plan trips, receive alerts, and more.
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Strava is a popular iOS mobile application that enables athletes to record and post their workouts, such as running, hiking, and swimming, and connect with a community of people who share a passion for fitness. Users will use their phones and/or smartwatches to track their activities, post the exercise on Strava, and receive back various
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