Here is an update to The “I” in BASIC UX based on feedback given by Don Norman (yeah, ‘The’ Don Norman. Very grateful for his time). The update is adding an emphasis on leaning, because most things are not truly intuitive apart from breathing. …

I have build several production web application using Angular 1, and for the most part I am happy with them. My biggest issue with Angular 1 was the overlap of code needed for the backend and the front-end. …

The problem is this… While information and opinions on ‘good UX’ are in increasing availability, teams, organizations, and individuals still struggling to define, measure, and agree upon principles of UX in a productive manner. That is, a lot of UX discussions end in design arguments. …

Here is my BASIC UX test/review of Medium.com (feel the irony). …beauty can increase simplicity and intuitiveness. It can also decrease accessibility and intuitiveness if you’re not careful. Beautiful — Win Without a doubt medium.com has some design chops. Very modern and elegant. Thus, very pleasant to look at. Maybe too beautiful though…

The Spork. Brilliant, right? This is the tool that will solve the issues that we face every time we sit in front of a meal, right? Why is it then that I don’t own a single one of these? I have dozens of forks, spoons, and knives, but not a…

In the game of fitness wearables, Fitbit is the name everyone knows and trusts. I had the pleasure of owning a Fitbit Surge for several weeks before swapping out for an Apple Watch (see Apple Watch — UX Wins & Fails). Notice I didn’t say “I upgraded”. That’s because the…

You may have noticed that McDonald’s has launched a new menu. In the last couple of months, they have added the “Create Your Taste” options. At first glance, I was excited to see a fresh look. However, as I looked deeper, I found some major UX issues. …

Recently, I became the proud owner of a Space Gray Aluminum Apple Watch Sport. I had been dr00ling over for a little bit and trying to give myself a logical reason to own it. …