Ada Lovelace was called the first author of a computer program. When 1833, Charles Babbage, as known as the father of the computer, invited Ada to see the prototype of the difference engine. This machine changed Ada’s life. Her talent for intellect and analytic skills made Babbage named her “The Enchantress of Number.” Also because…
Lilian Gilbreth – the Shine of Humanity
Lilian Gilbreth, often known as the “Mother of Modern Management”, is an industrial engineer, a psychologist, an educator, and a mother of 12. Throughout her career, I always see the shine of humanity. And I also believe that’s the key to her success as an industrial engineer. Industrial engineers study complex systems and processes. And…
Women In Interaction Design – BONUS WRITING
Women always had a traditional gender role in our society since the beginning of time. From artists, writers to engineers and scientists, women’s work and achievement had consistently being overshadowed by men. In recent decades, two of the most important figures in interaction design, Lilian Gilbreth and Ada Lovelace were being acknowledged for what they…
IXD Manifesto!
Communication over invention Designers are often passionate about creation, conception, and invention. But as an interaction designer, the more important skills are communication and understanding. Before developing a product, the first step is to find people’s needs. Only a full investigation with communication as the means and understanding as the purpose can ensure that the…
On “Having it All”
As with much of our understanding of the current day, Interaction Design as a discipline emerged at the convergence of various disciplines, as the result of the work and dedication of numerous contributors. A name of particular importance is that of Lillian Gilbreth, who is not only highly awarded for her work in engineering and…
Hermione’s Manifesto: Let’s design something meaningful!
Three years ago, after 1 year of my Industrial Design program, I made a decision that changes my life, adding interaction design as my second major. A lot of people around me thought I was crazy. My ID chair refused to sign on my application for he didn’t believe that I could finish two majors…
On Work
Overcome the fear or succumb to the terror. Panic fuels and stagnantation is intolerable. The ignored are impatient, trust yor own eyes. Bite the hand that feeds you, or let them starve the flesh. As a designer, I have felt that it was a characteristic trait to constantly consider others. Find the problem, design for…
Manifesto!
What’s interesting about interaction design is that the design itself is very simple. It doesn’t contain too many stories. The ultimate goal of design is to define and solve problems and provide a better life for humans. Communication can soon be a design and it is interesting to think of it and create something new…
Manifesto!
Listen! Listen! and listen! To be a good listener. When I say “be a good listener”, it does not just mean sitting next to our user and jotting down whatever they say. It means, to empathize with them – their story and experience. It also means to place ourselves in a vulnerable position where we…
Manifesto of the Design Ethics – Amanda Liu
We design artifacts that shape human behaviors in a positive way. We never ignore the minority to satisfy the majority. We make sure our designs not only carry good intentions but also yield good consequences. We are consciously aware of the things happening in the world. We understand that what we design is not neutral….
BONUS WRITING 2 – Ada Lovelace & Lillian Gilbreth
Ada Lovelace & Lillian Gilbreth paved the path for human interaction with computer, where the computer power later became part of human life. Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer that laid out the blueprint, where computer would become the essential tools for everyday life. She worked along side with Charles Babbage, the father of computer….
Ethics in Social Media
For the past year, I’ve been contemplating my future role and job as a designer in this field of work. No matter what job I am in or what company employs me, I want to be sure that ethics is a large inclusion as well as to make sure the final goal is realized. The…
Lovelace and Gilbreth’s Contributions to IXD
Ada Lovelace and Lillian Gilbreth were ahead of their time and definitely not as recognized as they should be today. Both of these women delivered monumental contributions to computer science and industrial engineering, which were often overlooked until posthumously documented. A quick google search shows that the men they were connected to, such as Charles…
Is Ethical Design a Thing?
After attending August de los Reyes: The Power of Inclusive Design, it brings back these two words to me: Ethical Design. Although, universal and inclusive design do address many aspects in design work, where ethical design stands. August pointed out design should be ethical during the Q&A. I honestly was not really satisfy with the…
Design Manifesto
Go in with good intentions. Do not design to exploit peoples’ wallets. Find the real problems someone faces instead of jumping to the palliative solution. Realize that not everyone wants the same things as you do in a product and cater to who you’re creating for. Always consider accessibility and inclusivity within your work. Only…
Go Beyond Satisfaction
As I grow up, I learn that each person will be influenced by their surrounding circumstances and environments. Interestingly, each person seems to have thoughts of changing or improving, for oneself, for the family, for a nicer place, or just for happiness. As humans, we strive to seize the chance to have at least a…
Manafest-oh no she didn’t!
We all have our own realities Approach others with the idea that your experiences can’t be fully understood. Everyone experiences things at different rates and levels of understanding so don’t be upset when someone’s experience doesn’t align with your own. 2. Work one service job that you don’t get fired from If you are designing…
Ada Lovelace & Lillian Gilbreth
Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer. She is often regarded as the first to recognize the full potential of computers and one of the first computer programmers. Her father is George Gordon Byron who is regarded as one of the greatest British poets. In order to prevent her from developing her father’s perceived…
Zijie’s Manifesto
In my opinion, the design is not art, design is a service industry related to art. Art is created by artists for themselves and does not need to meet anyone’s needs except the artist himself. Artists make art only for themselves.However, the design is not like this. Designers through design to meet customer needs and…
Manifesto: self-understanding of identity
I am a Taiwanese. I learn this since I was young, and this is how I see myself. When I was still in Taiwan, no one has judged me by saying “I am from Taiwan” or “I am Taiwanese.” However, last year, someone bullied me just because I said “I am Taiwanese.” I feel accurate…
