user experience
It shouldn’t be OK to do this
I know why the city and it’s vendors thinks it’s OK to use the sidewalk as their canvas. They need it to be clear where and where not to drill, build, etc. I get the utility of it. But as someone who appreciates the city and the urban landscape, this seems like overkill. There must [...]
Fake lines at the Apple store: Any one want action on a Jobs kibosh?
Wow. If I were a brand manager at Apple, I would not be happy. Seems Orange is paying people to wait in line at their stores to generate false interest in the iPhone. Jobs & Co will likely respond. Non-genuine behavior is antithetical to the Apple brand and damages its authenticity. Apple doesn’t have to [...]
Quick App Review: Evernote
I have officially solved my digital notebook issue. The need for the notebook comes from the need for a repository for the myriad of details that collect each day that don’t warrant a separate doc, but still have value to later projects or later recall. I was looking for a solution that would sync among [...]
So Microsoft AND Seinfeld have officially jumped the shark??
From the journal: Microsoft Enlists Jerry Seinfeld In Its Ad Battle Against Apple Perhaps the Bee Movie didn’t do too well and old Jerry’s trying to remain relevant. Don’t get me wrong, I am a big fan of his show…years of laughter from him, George and Kramer. But this reeks a bit of desperation from [...]
How to make the most out of the user generated content conversation
Engage in the conversation as EA did when a glitch was discovered in their software. Brilliant rebuttal and a great reputation and character builder their brand. Enjoy. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ1st1Vw2kY]
Wifi in the air… Good or Bad?
My first thought about this article about American Airllines wifi-enabled planes was: “Cool” But now I have second thoughts. I usually go cross country once or twice a quarter and I get A LOT done in a cramped, quiet environment. What I believe makes me productive on these trips is the lack of distractions and [...]
Nice Social media Illustration
This is a really nice illustration of how social media changes the economics of media production and consumption. Plus its about ice cream too. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpIOClX1jPE&hl=en]
2008 Predictions
Design and user experience will continue thier progression to the front of the classroom when the lecture turns to technology adoption and digital lifestyles. Apple will reap the rewards from this trend due to its product-centric design principles. “Meta” Social networks such as Facebook and MySpace will lose popularity as other more focused niche social [...]
Social Networking is a FEATURE
Based on recent experiences with Facebook and several blog entries from insightful and skeptical prominent bloggers, it has become apparent that social networking has become a very “commoditized” component of the online experience. Social networking has become a feature, not a destination. In effect, as the web has become more writeable and user-generated, social networking [...]
Quality content on the web gets MORE viewers, or why HBO should sell shows in itunes
HBO’s Flight of the Conchords is a hilarious and clever show that hasn’t gotten the broad appeal it deserves. Its recently been released on the web (see below for my favorite episode) on Veoh. My guess is that this will be similar to what happened to 30 Rock and other shows that were rescued by [...]
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