May 2014
Effective cross-modal input pairings
Cross-modal input thrives when discrete and continuous modes are paired. For instance, precise touchscreen input and the analogue feel of accelerometer-controlled tilt motion. Some pairings are more obvious than others – focus on what seems na…
Trusting the digital filters in front of our eyes
We do not see what we see, we see who we are. Seeing is never a passive act, the mind introduces filters which alter our perception. Perhaps fear of surveillance will give way to a recognition computers are more objective than humans? — Flori…
It’s not about you: why Beats caught Apple’s eye
I don’t like Beats as brand, nor do most of the people I know. They make garish products which lack technical sophistication and cost too much. Like most who’ve written commentary of Apple’s acquisition, I don’t understand why consumers pay …
Liberate your UI from the frame
User interface design for personal digital devices has always been 2D and constrained within a frame, such as the screen bezel, from desktop computers positioned a few feet away to handheld mobile devices. What happens when you remove the fram…
Blending mechanical movement and digital awareness
Pixel Track from Berg on Vimeo.
Continuing the MEX series examining interactions, we look at Berg’s Pixel Track as an example of using movement to enhance utilitarian signage.
Watch the whole video above, but pay particular attention to the…
Content is not community
Owning and publishing a title is different from the Flipboard-generation of snacking on information consumption. It requires the creation of a style, atmosphere and nurturing a community. Know what you stand for and remain true to it. — Rich …
Multi-touchpoint experiences evolve from data sharing to seamless interactions
Multi-touchpoint experience design is evolving from simple background data sharing to seamless interactions. For instance, swiping to unlock a phone screen could be reflected in real time on a wall mounted display. — James Haliburton, CEO, Topp …
Failing to engage users through NFC, QR & SMS
What’s wrong in the photo above?
To provide some context, it is a scene I encountered on a train journey in the UK, where there was an advertisement positioned on the wall facing my seat, accompanied by an ‘action point’ with an NFC tag, QR…