Don Norman - The Design of Everyday Things The Design of Everyday Thingsby Donald Norman Norman, D. A. (1988). The Design of Everyday Things. New York: Doubleday. A popular book that will motivate the importance of human factors in the design of everything we use. Jump To: About the author: Donald Norman wrote this book and “The Invisible Computer”. Reason for writing the book: Donald Norman wrote the book for many reasons. (top) Summary of the Book: Chapter 1: The Psychopathology of Everyday Things Chapter 2: The Psychology of Everyday Actions People feel bad, sorry, frustrated, stupid for not knowing how to operate mechanical things, especially if the task appears to be trivial The world, and everyday things, are filled with misconceptions Aristotle's naive physics - our 'naive' way of explaining the phenomenon we witness in everyday life - often very practical but incorrect. Chapter 3: Knowledge in the Head and in the World (Memory) Chapter 4: Knowing What to Do Chapter 5: To Err Is Human Chapter 6: The Design Challenge
Professor William Gaver Design The Light Collector Gaver, William; Boucher, Andy; Jarvis, Nadine; Cameron, David; Hauenstein, Mark; Bowers, John; Pennington, Sarah and Boehner, Kirsten. 2011. The Light Collector. The Wind Tunnel Gaver, William; Boucher, Andy; Jarvis, Nadine; Cameron, David; Hauenstein, Mark; Bowers, John; Pennington, Sarah and Boehner, Kirsten. 2011. The Temperature Tape Gaver, William; Boucher, Andy; Jarvis, Nadine; Cameron, David; Hauenstein, Mark; Bowers, John; Pennington, Sarah and Boehner, Kirsten. 2011. The Photostroller Boucher, Andy; Bowers, John; Cameron, David; Gaver, William; Jarvis, Nadine; Kerridge, Tobie; Phillips, Robert and Wilkie, Alex. 2011. The Photostroller (Overview) Gaver, William; Boucher, Andy; Bowers, John; Jarvis, Nadine; Kerridge, Tobie; Cameron, David; Wilkie, Alex and Phillips, Robert. 2010. The Prayer Companion Boucher, Andy; Bowers, John; Gaver, William; Jarvis, Nadine and Kerridge, Tobie. 2010. Show/Exhibition Book Conference or Workshop Item Article
share secrets Here Are All 56 Finalists In Our 2012 Innovation By Design Awards Design isn’t the gloss applied at the end of the innovation process. Design is the innovation process itself. It begins with a keen insight into how people live and what they need; ideally, it ends with a product or service that’s so intuitive that it seems inevitable. It’s in that spirit that we present our first Innovation By Design Awards. Culling this group wasn’t easy. And as you dip into the projects that follow, we hope you’ll be as inspired as we were. Transportation The finalists range from an electric bike by Ideo to the new Ford Fusion. Consumer Products Many of the finalists suggest entirely new sorts of product ecosystems, such as the BioLite CampStove and the Nike+ Fuelband. 2-D Design Our judging panel leaned heavily away from traditional branding and 2-D design, and put a focus on disruptive innovations in data visualization. Service Design The finalists range from a clever hack that converts charity into impulse buys to the UPS package-delivery overhaul we’ve always wanted.
Bill Buxton Home Page Ask for what you want Infographic: 50 People Shaping The Future Of Design In our design issue last year, the Co.Design 50 laid out 50 of the most influential designers in America. This year, as a sequel, we took it upon ourselves to highlight 50 people who are shaping the future of design. That sounds like a funny task. But our staff was after people pushing the boundaries of their discipline into promising new directions. Thus, you’ll find people like Jochen Zeitz, the chief sustainability officer overseeing PPR’s myriad brands, which include Puma and Gucci. You’ll find Evan Sharp, the cofounder of Pinterest, which just might be the next big paradigm in online shopping. Click to enlarge. We think that if you look at the ideas each one of these people represents, you’ll find a broad narrative about how design is changing--how businesses are using design in surprising ways, how our interactions with computers and handheld devices are evolving, and how high-tech processes are working their ways into once-static disciplines. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
Jef Raskin Jef Raskin (born Jeff Raskin; March 9, 1943 – February 26, 2005) was an American human–computer interface expert best known for conceiving and starting the Macintosh project at Apple in the late 1970s. Early life and education[edit] Jef Raskin was born in New York City to a secular Jewish family,[1] whose surname is a matronymic from "Raske", Yiddish nickname for Rachel. He received a BA in mathematics and a BS in physics with minors in philosophy and music from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.[2] In 1967, he received a master's degree in computer science from Pennsylvania State University, after having switched from mathematical logic due to differences of opinion with his advisor. Even though he had completed work for his PhD, the university was not accredited for a PhD in computer science.[2] The first original computer application he wrote was a music application as part of his master's thesis. Raskin occasionally wrote for computer publications, such as Dr.
6 Secrets of How Successful Women Lead In the era of post-post-feminism, let's just admit it: Men and women are--or at least can be--different in certain ways. And some of those ways show up at the workplace. Some even show up in the C-suite. So, let's take the time to ponder how that, well, works. To put it simply: Do women lead differently? According to Sharon Hadary and Laura Henderson, the answer is an uniquivocal yes. For two decades, Hadary, the founding executive director of the Center for Women's Business Research, and Henderson, founder of Prospect Associates, a $20-million health communications and biomedical research firm, have been conducting research on women in leadership roles. In their recent book, How Women Lead: The 8 Essential Strategies Successful Women Know, the authors also cite the latest academic research affirming that women's leadership styles are condusive to success. 1. Successful entrepreneurs establish high goals and when they achieve their goals, they move the bar even higher. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Research Internship - Collaborations Autodesk Research Internship Program Autodesk research has a thriving internship program and we are always looking for bright and motivated researchers to join our team. Typically interns are graduate-level university students from areas of computer science which relate to our research interests. Our internship program provides students with an incredibly valuable opportunity to apply, broaden, and strengthen their own research skills, working closely with our team of experienced computer science researchers. Please apply here if you are interested in doing exciting research at Autodesk. Selected Publications Autodesk Research prides itself on providing an open and encouraging environment for interns to participate and contribute to the research and publications from the various groups and projects. James McCrae, Michael Glueck, Tovi Grossman, Azam Khan & Karan Singh. (2010). Download PDF | Watch Video | Details Download PDF | Details Best paper award nominee Invited Paper
9 Ways to Have Self-Confidence In Your Relationship Abstract in Red at All Posters I am confident because I can admit who I am, what I’ve done, and love myself for who I’ve become. ~ unknown Through song and her melodious voice, Tina Turner, asked the timeless question “What’s love got to do with it?” And it fast became the anthem for unrequited love, broken hearts, and for those who were jaded; it validated their reason for not being vulnerable. You and I know that love has everything to do with it – another timeless phrase also rings true – love makes the world go round. Valentine’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays of modern times and even though I am not a relationship expert, I’m tapping into my years of being in relationships, and observing those around me to share some ways on how you can have self-confidence in your romantic relationship. Self-love is the foundation of all love – All love begins with self-love: a favorite topic of mine on my blog Read about self-love here. Boundaries
Image and Meaning -- How to Participate A note from organizer Felice Frankel: Below is an example of participation requirements for the next Image and Meaning workshop, now being planned. When announced, the following will be required: There will be a $150.00 fee, for all non-Harvard participants, to cover costs. Please submit the requested material below in the "Submission Requirements" section in order to be considered for attendance. In addition, it is essential to balance the groups according to scientific discipline. Please submit the following to Ruth Goodman, our Program Manager: im2[dot]xworkshops[at]gmail[dot]com. Submissions that do not include all requested materials will not be considered. Two (2) pages: in unlocked PDF format only Page dimensions: 8.5 x 11" (horizontal or vertical) PDF file size: between 400K and 2MB, for adequate screen and print resolution; use high-resolution (300 dpi) jpegs for your images Deadline: Date TBA Examples of the Page 1 portion of submission may be found here:
How to Create a Digital Vision Board — SistersSpace The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight, but has no vision. ~ Helen Keller Very few of us set goals for goal setting’s sake. Presumably, we’re working towards something – a predefined end. One of the main reasons people abandon their goals is due to loss of motivation. Why You Should Create a Digital Vision Board Put simply, to inspire you to stay motivated. Back in the day, people completed the painstaking task of thumbing thru numerous magazines for inspirational photos. Well that’s over now. An electronic visual board is portable, free, as well as, easy to create and update. Basic Guidelines for Your Vision Board Only include your visions. Do not forget this. Make the pictures large enough so you can see them. Be realistic. Don’t spend a dime on images. Use photos that appeal to the senses. Got it? Don’t exclude the things you have now. Your vision board doesn’t have to be perfect. A vision board is just one piece of the puzzle in realizing your dreams.