multi-sensory
Overtones in multi-sensory UX design
The way in which dogs experience the world, where their superior senses of smell and hearing are deeply intertwined with that of sight, may provide an inspiring model for a creative approach to multi-sensory digital design.
The thought was prompt…
The multi-sensory experience design of a Harley
Part of MEX Inspirations, an ongoing series exploring tangents and their relationship to better experience design.
When asked about Harley Davidson’s enduring appeal, the great grandson of the company’s co-founder uses a vocabulary which suggests…
Design Talk 3. Multi-sensory design; Peter Law; tap-to-pay in rural backwaters
In this episode we look at multi-sensory design, exploring how digital experiences can be extended beyond visual interfaces into hearing, touch, taste and even smell.
On this edition
- Marek Pawlowski, co-host & founder of MEX (@marekpawlowsk…
Multi-sensory UIs need multi-sensory designers
Until recently, design focus has been primarily on screen-based experiences. But there is a growing distemper with this ‘pictures under glass’ mentality. More meaningful, human interactions can be achieved when additional senses are engaged. Altho…
Interaction unintended
Opening the oven released a cloud of steam. I should have been expecting it. It’s hardly the first time I’ve roasted a chicken.
What I most certainly did not expect was that the chicken would start talking to my phone.
As the steam billowed …
Beyond the rectangle: charting progress towards next generation UIs
The majority of digital interfaces will eventually break free of rectangular frames. The prison walls are coming down. We’re not there yet, at least not for most people, but soon. Soon enough that those desiring a stake in this future should be pl…
Dining club
About
Our dining club is a series of informal gatherings bringing together friends from the MEX community who share an interest in digital experience design.
There are no presentations or pitches, just good food and good company enjoye…
Courage and user research
If you believe, as I do, that the most meaningful advances in technology start from extraordinary human insight, is there an argument for more courageous experimentation in user research methods?
Consider that most ubiquitous of questions:
H…