360 degree filming – an opportunity for an immersive 3D experience
On Tuesday at MEX’s winter 2010 event there was some animated discussion about the role of 3D in mobile UX. Some participants believed that 3D has not yet reached its full potential. A detailed write-up of this conversation, which relates to MEX…
MEX Travel Info: we’ll have a warm welcome waiting for you
In view of the snowfall in some parts of the UK today, we are sending out a travel update to confirm everything is ready for MEX tomorrow (30th November 2010) and the event will go ahead as planned, with registration at 08:30 and the first session…
Playful UIs
User interface design can be both science and art. There is a distinct science to improving efficiency and ensuring users complete tasks with the minimum number of interactions. However, there is also a subtle craft to connecting with users on a…
Meet the speakers: Jukka Kaartinen, Creative Director, Mahtava & Innovation Lead, Intel & Nokia Joint Innovation Center
Jukka is contributing to Pathway #4 at the next MEX on 30 Nov – 01 Dec 2010, entitled: ‘Identify ways 3D can enrich the user experience with visual depth‘.
Jukka’s background is as a visual designer and game developer. In addition to his role …
Mobile user experience trends on the horizon – the little essay making a big difference
I wrote an essay last week for User Experience Magazine, entitled ‘Mobile user experience trends on the horizon‘. It explores several issues close my heart, including a number of those featured in our 6 MEX Pathways.
The response has been over…
Open innovation in 3D control
A recent article in the innovation and trends blog PSFK highlighted one of the growing numbers of Microsoft Kinect hacks that have been emerging since the gesture-based XBox controller was released earlier this month. As you can see in the video …
Motorola Defy: secretly tough
A recent review in Engadget of Motorola’s new splash-and-bash-proof smartphone made an interesting point that sets it apart from many of the previous tough-phones:
“Typically, ruggedized phones are overbuilt, over-engineered behemoths that are ob…
11 days ’til MEX – who is participating and how to buy a ticket
What do Nokia, Vodafone, Sony Ericsson, Telecom Italia and Volvo have in common?
They’re all among the diverse participants at the next MEX, where 100 of the brightest minds from network operators, handset manufacturers, co…