by Theo Mandel | May 22, 2010 | Real-World Usability, Technology
A video by Cisco shows how new technologies and user interfaces can totally change our real-world common experiences. Even tasks such as trying on clothes in a store can become a more enjoyable and satisfying experience, especially for guys who hate to shop and hate...
by Theo Mandel | Apr 28, 2010 | Real-World Usability, Uncategorized, Usability Humor, Users
You knew this would happen sooner or later. Now that there is a large touch-based tablet, little kids and pets are now experimenting with this new user interface! YouTube is now getting flooded with videos of pets playing with an iPad. Here’s one of many. Enjoy!...
by Theo Mandel | Apr 28, 2010 | Real-World Usability, Technology, Users
It’s official – “PowerPoint makes us stupid.” In an article for the New York times, many high-ranking officials are taking shots at Microsoft’s PowerPoint program. Gen. James N. Mattis of the Marine Corps, the Joint Forces commander,...
by Theo Mandel | Apr 24, 2010 | Accessibility, Real-World Usability, Social Networking, Technology, User Centered Design (UCD), Users, Web Usability
Good article by Design For Use on web design for seniors. Here’s the summary: “With the aging population and increased reliance on internet resources, improving the online experience of senior and retired users can facilitate greater success and knowledge...
by Theo Mandel | Dec 30, 2009 | Mobile Usability, Real-World Usability, Technology
Google has announced a new mobile tool that enables users to search using pictures instead of words. Called Google Goggles, it uses the phone’s GPS and compass to help determine search results. This free app works only on Google Android mobile phones. Goggles...
by Theo Mandel | Nov 30, 2009 | Real-World Usability, Social Networking, Technology, User Centered Design (UCD), Users, Web 2.0, Web Usability
Theo Mandel, Ph.D. was invited to give a keynote presentation at the User eXperience Russia conference in Moscow, Russia, on October 26, 2009. Mandel’s keynote, “The (New) Golden Rules of Web Design,” is an new presentation based on a chapter from...
