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Usability Observation #21 – Commenting Out Code in Real Life
May 05, 2013
Usability Observation #21 - Commenting Out Code in Real Life

On an approach shared by road construction and programming.

Digit Decoder Update #2
Apr 17, 2013
Digit Decoder Update #2

Update on this personal project. This time, I learned to leverage human abilities rather than relying on the machine to do everything.

Digit Decoder
Nov 12, 2012
Thomas Schell Sr. communicating with a notepad

A coding project to satisfy my own curiosity about decoding a message typed in digits.

Sometimes Turning off the Lights
Feb 07, 2012
Sometimes Turning Off the Lights

On inadvertently muddying the user’s mental model.

Re-using Old Calendars
Jan 02, 2012
Re-using Old Calendars

On resourcefulness and unseen rhythms.

New Work: Logic of a Dynamic Schedule
Dec 21, 2011
Developing a Dynamic Schedule in WordPress

My latest adventure in logic and array manipulation.

Open Source Web Development Software
Aug 27, 2011
Using Open Source Software for the Better World by Design Website

A tribute to open source software for web development.

The Best Thing I’ve Seen in a Long Time
Aug 05, 2011
thumbnail for 'Move' video

A beautiful and inspiring piece of video work that has left me speechless.

Menu Information Architecture
May 22, 2011
Menu Information Architecture

On D.I.Y. information architecture in everyday places.

Taste Feedback
Apr 08, 2011
Taste Feedback

On mint dental floss and disorientation.

Usability Observation #20
Feb 06, 2011
Usability Observation #20 - Cutting Board Rack

On levitation in the kitchen.

Fun With Universal Instruction Diagrams
Jan 06, 2011
Fun With Universal Instruction Diagrams

The joy of filling in the blanks.

National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week
Nov 18, 2010
National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week

On obscure holidays.

World Usability Day in Boston
Nov 15, 2010
World Usability Day

World Usability Day brings knowledge of usability principles to the people.

Usability Observation #19
Oct 30, 2010
Usability Observation #19

On how dents and accidents can build character.

A Better World by Design 2010 Recap
Oct 04, 2010
A Better World by Design 2010 Recap

On skating rinks and groundbreaking conferences on sustainable and humanitarian design.

A Better World by Design Conference
Sep 27, 2010

This weekend in Providence, RI, an event worth keeping on your radar.

Analog-Flush Toilet
Sep 07, 2010
Analog Flush Toilet

On adding analog control if you want it without sacrificing simplicity.

Physical Information Graphics
Aug 25, 2010
Physical Information Graphics

On using physical objects as symbols in information graphics.

Usability Observation #18
Aug 19, 2010
Usability observation #18 - on the orientation of teapots

On the orientation of teapots.

New Work – Follow The Money UI Sketches
Aug 11, 2010
Follow the Money UI Sketches

A new round of sketches for an open source data visualization project called Follow The Money.

Usability Observation #17
Jul 31, 2010
Melting butter with leftover heat

On melting butter with leftover heat.

Usability Observation #16
Jul 07, 2010
Egg Cartons Turned Ice Cube Trays

On improvising ice cube trays from egg cartons.

Usability Observation #15
Jun 25, 2010
Usability Observation #15

On what subway attendants see and designers don’t.