Archive for the ‘thoughts’ Category
User manipulation with green buttons
Green means go right? Green also means positive, and lastly confirm. So why not manipulate a user’s actions by placing a green button to confirm an action they might have otherwise not taken? That is exactly what I encountered a few days ago at a grocery store. The Setup I went to the self checkout, [...]
Mobile users are either repetitive, bored, or urgent
In a recent article Google Lays Out Its Mobile User Experience Strategy. In it they bring attention to something we don’t often think about. Mobile users are either repetitive, bored, or urgent. Repetitive Someone checking for the same piece of information over and over again, like checking the same stock quotes or weather. Google uses [...]
Care comes from employees, not institutions
The maintenance people at @waynestate don’t have to wrap the cord on the vacuum so neatly after every use but they do it anyways. Not only does this show the skill and care they put into their work but also reflects an attitude that spreads. You cannot dictate this type of care, passionate employees breed [...]
Currently: Watching, Listening and Reading
Currently Watching: Beautiful Losers A film about youth, creativity and insight into the culture of art. It’s now available on iTunes if it’s not playing in a theater near you. Currently Listening: Raditude (Weezer) Weezer’s newest album which does have the same feel as their older songs but has a new attitude. My favorite song [...]
Enhance user experience by auto-selecting location
A few days ago I did something I’ve never done before, get take out from Applebees Restaurant. (I am in no way endorsing Applebees, just merely writing about an experience I had with them) Upon visiting their site something sparked my attention. Highlighted on the image above is the closest Applebees location to me. I [...]