Monthly Archives: November 2009

Everyday UNusability: General Motors

Written by Joe Natoli. Posted on November 11, 2009. Filed under UNusability, user experience. Tagged , , , . 2 Comments.
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I recently purchased a used Chevy HHR. Big fan of the styling, the retro exaggerated fenders, the throwback style of the wagonesque shape. To me it manages to be retro and modern at the same time. Great gas mileage, lots of room inside for storage. All the interior controls are ergonomically designed, well placed, simple to use. And they're very attractive visually as well, which is important to a design geek like me. Got it in my favorite colors, Harley orange & black. Witness the coolness that is my new ride: Love the car. Love driving it. Except for one thing.

10 Most Common Misconceptions About UX Design

Written by Joe Natoli. Posted on November 10, 2009. Filed under think fast. Tagged , , , . 2 Comments.
Late to the party on this one, but a great read nonetheless. UX Designer Whitney Hess raises some great points here, followed by some thought-provoking commentary. http://mashable.com/2009/01/09/user-experience-design/

The real secret behind UX/Design ability

Written by Joe Natoli. Posted on November 5, 2009. Filed under social media, think fast. Tagged , , , . No comments.
The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanely sensitive. To them… a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god, and failure is death. [...]