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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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Design Critique : Goodreads (Website)

Sakshi Rane / 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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