by Theo Mandel | Jun 24, 2007 | Technology
Very interesting article! The idea has been around for over 40 years (see below), but is now possible with modern materials and construction techniques…Just think of the possibilities! In 1956, architect Frank Lloyd Wright, a noted proponent of small, squat...
by Theo Mandel | May 5, 2007 | Technology, User Centered Design (UCD), World Usability Day
Theo Mandel, Ph.D. has been named the healthcare chairman for World Usability Day 2007. World Usability Day’s focus for 2007 is on healthcare. The theme is, “We can make a difference.” Mandel will present at the kickoff event at the UPA Conference in...
by Theo Mandel | Apr 9, 2007 | Technology
The Helvetica font is a widely used sans-serif typeface developed in 1957 by Swiss graphic designer Max Miedinger. Originally called Neue Haas Grotesk, the typeface’s name was changed in 1960 to Helvetica
by Theo Mandel | Mar 12, 2007 | Technology
South Korea is drawing up a code of ethics to stop humans misusing robots – or vice versa, officials said Wednesday. Just the fact that this is happening now means we are making progress in robotics and artificial intelligence! [Photo] Alex Hubo — the...
by Theo Mandel | Mar 9, 2007 | Technology
Revolutionary computer with an evolutionary user interface. “One Laptop per Child” is an international effort led by Nicholas Negroponte to provide laptop PCs (costing $100 or less) to school children in developing nations. One of the interesting aspects...
