“Take Turns” Sign
A novel idea for a combination STOP / YIELD sign. But, two questions come to mind: (1) will it actually work and (2) what are the unintended consequences for its implementation?
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interactions magazine and Design Thinking
The March + April 2010 issue of interactions magazine, a publication of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), includes an introduction and three articles on design thinking:
“interactions: Exploring Aspects of Design Thinking” by Richard Anderson and Jon Kolko
“Evolution of the Mind: A Case for Design Literacy” by Chris Pacione
“Design Thinking in Stereo: Brown and Martin” by Paula Thornton
“Designing Interactions at Work: Applying Design to Discussions, Meetings and Relationships” by Roger Martin and Jennifer Riel
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To STOP … Or Not?
Does this business really want drivers to STOP for pedestrians? If so, then why haven’t they replaced this sign?
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UGLee Pen Preliminary Review
Given that I’ve been using the UGLee Pen on a daily basis for the past couple weeks, now is the perfect time for a preliminary review. The pen was designed by James Lee, M.D. (full disclosure: Dr. Lee provided 3 pens free of charge for the review). Also, in case you’re wondering, the “UG” in UGLee stands for “ultimate grip.” Below are my preliminary impressions:
- Design accommodates left-handed writers. It also fits right-handed writers – at least with similar sized hands.
- Barrel length, including notch, appropriately fits larger hands. I still have to investigate its fit with smaller handed writers.
- Grip requires less tension between thumb and index finger to write. This was noticed after the first use and became more apparent over time.
- Ink allows for smooth, smudge-free writing. Important for all writers, but even more so for a left-handed writer like myself.
- “UGLee” is an apt name. While not the most stylish pen on the market, if forced to choose, I’ll take “function” over “form” any day.
I’ll be providing a more comprehensive review in the near future that will compare the UGLee Pen with several other ergonomic pens. I’ll also provide a summary of the general findings from the literature on pen ergonomics.
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Visualization, Pattern Recognition, and TED
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