Pathway #2: Multi-screens from a single device
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Meet the speakers: Nicholas Wheeler
We invited Nicholas to MEX because of his vast strategic experience in driving the evolution of media formats, which will help provoke new ideas in MEX Pathway #2. Nicholas has had a transmedia career working in newspapers, radio, television a…
Missing SMS, identity and iMessage
Twice in the last week I failed to receive text messages. The cause: Apple’s iMessage. I activated iMessage when upgrading my 3GS to iOS 5. In doing so, Apple took note of my mobile number and now, if another iMessage user tries to text me on t…
Multi-touchpoint priorities drive Sony to purchase Ericsson stake
Ten years ago, in 2001, Sony and Ericsson formed their joint venture. However, in that time, Sony Ericsson has failed to capitalise on a unique opportunity: the chance to achieve an early lead in multi-touchpoint experiences by integrating its mo…
Touch, painting and depth
SOAK from everyware.kr on Vimeo.
MEX alumnus Dominic Sebastian shared this intriguing video from Everywear in Korea. The designers used a Kinect 3D camera to sense how the surface of a spandex sheet changed when touched by the user. A project…
MEX Notes: Disney Appmates turns iPad into virtual playmat
- Source article: Disney Appmates turns iPad into virtual playmat
- MEX note: This is one of the most interesting examples we’ve seen so far of a multi-touchpoint user experience, combining physical toys with a virtual playmat simulated on …
MEX Notes: Limiting multi-tasking while driving
- Source article: Limiting multi-tasking while driving
- MEX note: For some time now we’ve been tracking the trend for users to attempt more tasks simultaneously. Dividing attention between multiple digital touchpoints leads to different use…
Rimino concept explores a natural, quiet mobile experience
Rimino – A Human Touch on Mobile Experience from Amid Moradganjeh on Vimeo.
Amid Moradganjeh has posted a wonderful video and illustrated exploration of his Rimino project, which re-imagines the mobile user experience with natural input methods…
Scaling across screens
Sachendra Yadav has written an interesting article analysing the challenges faced when trying to scale the Pulse user interface from the iPad to the iPhone.
This is one of the most immediate problems most designers encounter when thinking about m…