Archive for the 'Products' Category

Feature Explosion!

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

There is a sea change taking place right now. People are becoming more aware of the poorly made electronic gadgets around them and realizing they can choose something better. This is a great shift in a new direction, making people stop blaming themselves and start rising up against the real problem. However, there is a [...]

The Culture of Customization

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

In the beginning, if you wanted something, you had to make it. You would strap things together, whittle them down, and build your own personal widget that did precisely what you wanted. How well this thing actually performed its task depended entirely upon your skill level in creating it, and someone else may have come up with [...]

Dynamic Textures – The Usability of Safety

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

Sometimes the most ubiquitous, boring objects are the ones most in need of an overhaul. These everyday textures can become so commonplace that they are unconsciously accepted, and we never stop to rethink and question them. However, taking the time to pay attention to these things can breathe new life into them, making people’s lives easier [...]

Sexier than Consumer Reports