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)

Saturday, March 11, 2006

Reducing guilt is the killer app

How to make successfull products...

"Formula for success:
1) Take something people are typically made to feel guilty about.
2) Let them off the hook.

Can't balance your checkbook? You're irresponsible.

Trying to rent an apartment when you have pets? You'd have better luck as an ex-con with no dogs.

Can't stay organized? Your online and real-world inboxes aren't empty at the end of each day? [puts fingers in the shape of an "L" on forehead]"   continued ...   (Via Creating Passionate Users)

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