The Cornell Lab of Ornithology adopted a clever way to answer the question “What’s that bird?” making the wealth of knowledge in ornithology accessible to the general public. This critique provides user-centric insights on how usable the Merlin Bird ID app is for a user interested in identifying and learning more about birds around them.
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Introduction: LinkedIn is a professional social networking platform designed primarily for career development and networking. Users can create their custom profile to showcase their skills, experience, and education. They can further connect with industry peers and potential employers, making it a hub for job searching, recruitment, and business networking. It also allows the users to
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Introduction Goodreads is a social book cataloging app, a subsidiary of Amazon that allows users to add books to their personal bookshelves, rate and review books, get recommendations, and connect with other readers. This article will critique the design of the app based on the usability concepts mentioned in Don Norman’s Design of Everyday Things.
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The Udemy (Online Video Courses) is one of the popular online learning platforms, allowing access to students as well as educators. It grants users access to a diverse array of courses tailored to their areas of interest. These courses, though requiring payment, offer the flexibility of self-paced learning. Users have the option to either download
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Introduction Too Good To Go is an application aimed at reducing food waste. It brings together cafes, restaurants, delis and supermarkets, that want to prevent wastage of their food by selling unsold items at a reduced price at the end of the day. Customers are required to reserve their ‘Surprise Bag’; its contents depend on
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RidePATH is a mobile application by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for commuters to stay updated on real-time train schedules, important updates about PATH services and planning upcoming trips. This blog critiques the RidePATH iOS mobile app, particularly in the dark/system mode, using the design concepts and principles presented by Don
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Exploring IKEA: A budget-friendly haven for furniture and home goods, fueling ideas for a cozier home IKEA is a Dutch-based multinational conglomerate known for designing and selling ready-to-assemble furniture, home decor, and various other goods and services. The IKEA app, available on both iOS and Android, provides an affordable furniture and home goods shopping experience
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LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform offering a wide range of courses across various industries. Tailored for professionals, it provides access to industry expert-led, on-demand content to enhance skills and knowledge. Users can learn at their own pace and advance their careers, making it a valuable resource for lifelong learning and career development. 1.
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Uber is a transportation conglomerate primarily offering ride-hailing services through its mobile application, available on both iOS and Android platforms, as well as web browsers. In this critique, I will assess the ordering process design in the Uber iOS app, applying principles from Don Norman’s “The Design of Everyday Things.”
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Lost in Transit: A Critical Exploration of the NJ Transit App’s User Experience X (Formerly Twitter), 24 Oct. 2019, twitter.com/NJTRANSIT/status/1187453341221163009. Accessed 10 Sept. 2023. The NJ Transit app offers essential tools for navigating New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia. It lets you buy and display tickets on your mobile, stay updated with real-time transit info,
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