by Theo Mandel | Jul 20, 2009 | Real-World Usability, Technology, Users
Despite human factors and other research that highlight the dangers of using cellphones while driving, few laws are being passed to address the deadly problem. Extensive research shows the dangers of distracted driving. Studies say that drivers using phones are four...
by Theo Mandel | Jul 10, 2009 | Marketing Usability, Real-World Usability, Web Usability
For the marketing types…tongue-in-cheek look at usability and marketing. Also a website at www.usability4evil.com Chris Nodder, Nielsen Norman Group chris@usability4evil.com Our knowledge as usability practitioners can be used for evil as well as for good. As...
by Theo Mandel | Jul 10, 2009 | Real-World Usability, Technology, User Centered Design (UCD)
Ping Pong Door! Designed by Tobias Fränzel, this innovative door turns into a ping pong table when needed. After the game is finished, it goes back to being a regular door. Everything the techie or apartment-dweller needs!...
by Theo Mandel | Jul 8, 2009 | Accessibility, Real-World Usability, Technology, Users
It was bound to happen soon…Companies and universities implementing new technology that should enable all users to use the technology, yet has not fully addressed accessibility issues…and they are now caught in the act and are rightfully getting sued. In a...
by Theo Mandel | Jun 26, 2009 | Healthcare Usability, Real-World Usability
A Pound of Cure: The federal government is about to spend big on healthcare IT. Too bad the medical industry has a vested interest in inefficiency. Provocative article about the inability of the healthcare industry to move forward with critical software and technology...
by Theo Mandel | Jun 18, 2009 | Healthcare Usability, Real-World Usability
Yet another stumbling block in the ongoing struggle to build Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and the effort to improve patient-doctor communication – people don’t know their own anatomy!! A study of patients and members...
