Andrew Wirtanen is a usability specialist in Cary, NC More »

Ads

Posts from November 2007

Usability Hits the Streets in Boston

The Boston Globe reported on some of the confusing signs that still exist despite experienced sign engineers. The problem is that multiple organizations are in charge of the signs (mainly MassHighway and the Department of Conservation and Recreation [DCR]). This problem is akin to having multiple developers (or usability specialists) working on similar parts of [...]


Ambient Forecasting Umbrella

Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest ideas. From ThinkGeek, this is an ambient umbrella ($99) that will flash when it’s going to rain. Personally, I use two umbrellas (one for the car, and one for my apartment). I could get a third umbrella to keep at work and I might never get caught unarmed [...]


Manny: “If I Die Tonight, I Die as a Champion!”

The Boston Red Sox are champions for the 2nd time in my lifetime, the New England Patriots and BC Football are both 8-0, the Celtics have one of the most promising lineups in recent memory, and my alma mater RIT Tigers hockey team upset Cornell 4-1 in front of a 5000+ crowd. I don’t have [...]