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Transforming EAI into an Intuitive Student-Learning Site: a user research case study

mgree349 / December 11, 2024 / Design Critiques

Client: Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI)Team: Mia Greenberg, Allison Chen, Conor Mack, Hridya Nadappattel, Iris SunMy Role: User Researcher, User Experience DesignDesign Tools: Figma, Notion, Google FormsMethods: Baseline Testing, Iterative TestingProject Duration: 6 weeks Overview The Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI) is dedicated to preserving and distributing Video Works and Media Art. Founded in 1971, EAI is […]

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Design Critique: TIDE (iPhone app)

Nisheta Gupta / September 18, 2024 / Design Critiques

Imagine stepping into a luxury camping tent, where you have a comfortable mattress perfectly made out for you, while listening to the sound of your campfire and the forest, as you drift away into ultimate relaxation. That’s the essence Tide aimed to capture by integrating sleep, meditation, relaxation, and focus for better physical and mental care.

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Design Critique: LiChess (iOS app)

krathish / September 17, 2024 / Design Critiques

In a world filled with capitalists commercializing anything and everything, LiChess offers a refreshing free, ad-free and open source platform that allows players to play chess online. It’s without a doubt loved by every chess user.

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Design Critique : Goodreads (Website)

srane / September 15, 2024 / Design Critiques

Introduction Goodreads is a place where book lovers can find new books, talk to other bookworms, and keep track of what they’re reading. It’s like having a digital bookshelf where you can store all your books. You can connect with friends, share book recommendations, and get personalized suggestions for new books. There’s also a big

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Design Critique: Booking.com (IOS App)

Iris Sun / September 11, 2024 / Design Critiques

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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Assistive Technology: VoiceOver (iOS app)

Tiantian Shao / September 10, 2024 / Design Critiques

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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Screenshot of Macbook Pro Settings Tab showing main Voice Control Settings

Assistive Technology: Voice Control (macOS)

srishtibhawal / September 10, 2024 / Design Critiques

Introduction Voice Control is an assistive tool that was first introduced to Apple laptops and computers in 2019 through the macOS Catalina software update. It allows users with physical disabilities to fully use their device, boasting the ability to navigate a desktop and its applications and interact with on-screen activity using voice commands. Stand Out

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Assistive Technology: AirPods Pro

Hugo He / September 10, 2024 / Design Critiques

AirPods Pro are wireless earbuds that offer a range of features designed to enhance audio experiences for users with diverse hearing needs. These features include noise cancellation, spatial audio, adaptive transparency, and a hearing health suite. Key Accessibility Features Live Listen Live Listen turns the iPhone into a remote microphone that sends sound to AirPods

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Assistive Technology: Reminder Rosie 2.0 Clock

Sarah Geiz / September 7, 2024 / Design Critiques

The Rosie 2.0 Reminder Clock is an assistive technology designed to aid individuals with memory impairments. This voice-activated clock provides personalized reminders to users through familiar voices. Reminder Rosie is a hands-free solution with a simple interface that has many use cases including medication, appointments, and daily tasks.

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Assistive Technology: MiMu Gloves

Philip Garip / February 1, 2024 / Design Critiques

Utilizing spatial sensors in the fabric of the gloves and on the cuff of the wrist, wearers can map sounds and instruments to specific gestures and movements. For musicians with disabilities that can affect their ability to play instruments, MiMu’s gloves widen the range of access to music making by linking those instruments to gestures.

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