I’ve seen A Knight’s Tale probably three dozen times since it came out. I just love the part when the heroes say, “You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you absolutely have been found wanting” to the villain after he lost the joust. I can’t help but think back to those words whenever […]
Confession: I regularly do laundry but still have to refer to my washing machine’s user guide at least once a month. I blame my memory (because it’s stuffed with song lyrics and movie quotes) as well as bad usability. The main goal in user experience design—in any format—is to add clarity, not confusion. But, fancy […]
Birthday cards, fresh pies, and even websites … When something is made with love, it’s more likely to be a hit. That’s what happened with Wordle, a no-frills guessing game that’s a masterclass in great UX design. Software engineer Josh Wardle’s impetus for the simple-yet-addictive word contest was to create a custom gift for his […]
