Category Archives: user experience

Nomophobia, Really?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Darryl

Captcha fields and the exclusive use of Facebook Connect for Web and app data submission purposes are two of my biggest digital phobias, oh if there were ever a UX faux pas avoidance manual. When I encounter captcha fields I feel like I’m … Continue reading →

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Hello Computer

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Darryl

The science fiction genre is a wonderous storytelling vehicle. It gives us a glimpse into our future, the technologies we might be using, and how we’ll possibly interact with one another amidst the vast information networks influencing our world. Since … Continue reading →

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This Plug-in Has Crashed

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Darryl

I am on the FWA this morning, reading through the thread of remarks surrounding the recent decision made by Adobe to halt all future development of Flash on mobile platforms. Who’s really surprised by this news? The consensus, overwhelmingly, among … Continue reading →

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Check Your Engine Please

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Darryl

This is a story about iconography and information design.  Driving home the other day in my wife’s 10 year-old Honda Civic (such an awesome reliable ride!) I was greeted with a peculiar little icon lighting up among the main instrument … Continue reading →

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Startups Need Design Talent

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Darryl

Reading Chris Dixon’s blog this morning and his latest post caught my eye, talking about some of the things (NYC) startups need and do not need. Second point on Chris Dixon’s list for startup “needs”: 2) More web product design … Continue reading →

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