Internet of Things, Voice, iPod etc.
John Liu
The iPod and iPhone not only revolutionized our approach to digital technology but also deeply personalized it. The iPod, by turning our music collections digital and portable, reshaped our musical…
Design Patterns
Design systems and interaction patterns, those are handy tools that help shape the look and feel of our favorite apps and websites. Some say they cramp our style, but are…
Web to User Experience
Today’s websites and applications catch our eyes for a reason: design isn’t just about aesthetics anymore; it’s about user experience. In the past, websites were often just about displaying content,…
Internet & Government
I think in today’s world the interplay between technology and society is more evident than ever. When considering the role of government in technological innovation, I can’t help but appreciate…
Pace Layers
After reading Stewart Brand’s article “Pace Layering: How Complex Systems Learn and Keep Learning,” I was deeply impressed by the profound insights it offers into our society and personal lives.…
GUI and Personal Computer
Graphical User Interface (GUI) has evolved from its simple design in the early days to its complexity and diversity today, showing the magnificent history of the development of human science…
Thoughts On Xerox Star
Xerox Star revolutionized computing by introducing the graphical user interface (GUI) and desktop metaphor, fundamentally changing the way users interact with computers. I appreciate the key role stars play in…
Mother of all Demos
The demo by Douglas Engelbart and the SRI team was a game-changer because it introduced the concept of the computer mouse, and looking at it from today’s perspective, it feels…
Field Trip
This exhibition brings together a diverse collection of artworks that vividly illustrate the critical importance of social design and inclusion. Art installations are presented in a variety of forms and…
Gestalt Principles and Fitts’s Law
When it comes to designing interactive software as a college student, incorporating Gestalt Principles and Fitts’s Law becomes crucial. Embracing Gestalt Principles involves ensuring visual elements adhere to principles like…
Why are Ada Lovelace and Lillian Gilbreth important to know about for IXD History?
Ada Lovelace and Lillian Gilbreth have carved indelible marks in the annals of interaction design, each pioneering in vastly different yet complementary ways. Lovelace, heralded as the world’s first computer…
Pictography & Modern Icons
Compared with modern icons, original icons are more abstract and complex. As time goes by, we can clearly feel that modern icons will be more iconic than before. However, the…