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Assistive Technology: The Daytech Wi-Fi Smart Wireless Caregiver Pager System

Jasmin Rose Guerrera / September 9, 2025 / Design Critiques

The Daytech Smart Caregiver Pager System helps the elderly, people with seizure disorders and people with chronic illnesses. It mostly follows the social and functional models by reducing social barriers within the household and by relying on innovative technology to eliminate limitations. It consists of a wearable call button that users press when they need assistance and a receiver that alerts caregivers of their needs.

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Design Critique: Libby (iOS App)

Krishna Kishore Lal / February 18, 2025 / Design Critiques

Libby is a mobile application which allows users to borrow different kinds of digital content from their local library. With only a library card users can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and overall, any digital content from their local library’s collection. The app also allows users to read the eBooks on their device, bookmark it and take

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Design Critique: NYT Cooking (Mobile App)

Emily Yip / February 13, 2025 / Projects

The NYT Cooking app is a recipe discovery and cooking guide developed by The New York Times, a popular American newspaper company with over 11 million subscribers. The app stands on its own apart from other NYT content, dedicated solely to helping users explore, save, and cook tested recipes from NYT Cooking editors, chefs, and

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Design Critique: Wanderu (iOS App)

Areen Deshmukh / February 13, 2025 / Projects

Wanderu is a travel search platform for booking bus and train tickets across North America and Europe. It aggregates schedules and fares from various transportation providers, allowing travellers to compare prices and routes conveniently. With a streamlined process, users can purchase e-tickets online without needing to search multiple websites or apps.

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Assistive Technology: WeWalk Smart Cane

merlynk / February 11, 2025 / Design Critiques

Image Source: ATToday Navigating the world can be challenging for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The WeWalk smart cane enhances traditional mobility tools with advanced technology, offering greater independence and ease. In this blog, we explore the key features of WeWalk and how it aligns with different models of disability. What is

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Design Critique : Pratt Institute Cannoneers (Website)

Rosaline Lee / February 10, 2025 / Design Critiques

Pratt Institute Cannoneers is the official athletics website of Pratt Institute, primarily providing information about school teams, including game schedules, highlights, and team rosters. This article critiques will focus on the homepage of the website using terms and concepts from Don Norman’s The Design of Everyday Things. The homepage consists of three main sections: a

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Assistive Technology: GlassOuse Hands-Free Mouse

Rui Tian / February 5, 2025 / News

The GlassOuse Hands-Free Mouse is an assistive device designed for individuals with limited mobility, allowing cursor control through their head movements and selections via a bite switch. This innovative assistive technology aligns with medical, social, and functional models of disability, addressing functional impairments while reducing environmental barriers.

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

mgree349 / December 11, 2024 / Projects

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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