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A walking sack of squishy meat and liquids, awash in chemicals

Josh — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:33:45 +0000

Amy Hoy says, Don’t listen to Le Corbusier–or Jakob Nielsen:

Architecture is not just a way to house bodies and fulfill function, but to feel.

Software is no different.

Introducing: The PaperNet « optional.is/required

Josh — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:38:20 +0000

His concept of the PaperNet struck such a cord with me, I have attempted many of my own PaperNet browser creations – some bearing more fruit than others. I have even given a few presentations about my adaptation of Aaron’s original idea. Everyone seems to look at it and say “Yes, that is exactly what we need” – then strangely no one ever calls me back.

I empathize.

(Via Aaron Straup Cope.)

On Heuristics and Human Factors

Josh — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:15:07 +0000

Wil Shipley:

The latter is the touchstone of great design: we must strive to make our programs require as little learning as possible on the user’s part. Each little thing they have to learn about our program is another obstacle to them using it fully, another tiny chunk of enjoyment stripped from their experience.

(Via Gruber.)