Usability Quote of the Day

February 9, 2012

Most people who encounter computer-based automation at work do not choose the software with which they work, and have comparatively little control over when and how they do what they do. For them, the use of computers can be an oppressive experience, rather than a liberating one. -- Sarah Kuhn, Bringing Design to Software, edited by Terry Winograd, 1996    (via interaction-design.org)

Friday, June 24, 2005

Smart goggles easy on the eyes

Effective UI is not limited to computer displays ...

"When swimmers want to improve their speed in the pool, checking a wristwatch can take up precious time.

"When you're swimming, remembering how many lengths you've swum can be hard. I know that when I used to swim, I would trick myself into thinking I'd done 25 laps when maybe I'd only done 20," she says.

The information, including the total time spent swimming, the number of laps completed and the speed traveled are shown in a tiny heads-up display inside the goggle lens, using a system that reflects information off tiny mirrors."   continued ...   (Via CNN)

Swim Goggles - User Interface Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Ergonomics

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