In a previous post, I talked about how free-to-play games like Playrix’s Homescapes can be seen as a microcosm of society at large. As I keep playing, I notice how these games divide players into the Haves and Have-nots, not just in terms of money, but also effort, time, and stress. Money Buys Time in…
Have you ever played free-to-play games, like Homescapes by Playrix? I enjoy them sometimes, particularly when I’m stuck waiting for something and just have my phone. A thought struck me recently: these free-to-play games are an interesting little microcosm of (American) society, an exaggerated illustration of the differences in daily life between the Haves and…
I definitely caused some confusion when I asked someone what his favorite fabric is. Although I am a fiber crafter, I had opinions on this before I ever began the hobby. Some of it may be because I have sensory issues that have me preferring soft, natural fabrics. There’s also the matter of many natural…
I can understand websites that invite you to “Buy Again”, but I recommend using common-sense when deciding what to include. A customer buying a toilet seat or a refrigerator probably will not need another one, especially in a short time period (with the possible exception of some business account holders).
Don’t disable right-click. There are ways to capture content from your website if that is the visitor’s wish. Disabling the basic functionality of right-clicking risks making the user frustrated, leading to: a) the user leaving your website or, b) making the user annoyed enough to find a way to circumvent the blocked right-click. There are…
Any functionality that disables or subverts the browser’s Back button is a net negative for a website. At best, it creates friction between you and the user when something simple doesn’t work the way that it should. At worst, it angers the user, discouraging them from buying from or consuming content on your site. If…
I would like to give a shoutout to Apple (not a sponsor) for packaging their devices in such a way that they are a pleasure to open. No struggling, no scrambling for scissors, box knives, or utility cutters. Even returning items to the box is straightforward. Simple, elegant, and considerate towards folks with hand pain…
I do a good bit of web surfing via my tablet, and it’s always frustrating when a site just. doesn’t. work. Recently, I tried to log in to a technical recruiting site (who should really know better) and was unable to do so. In fact, pressing the “Log In” button rendered the entire site useless….
Utilize responsive web design principles to avoid frustrating your users. No one should be forced to rotate a device to see a 404 page.
Ever have trouble opening a milk carton? I do! Here’s what I wish milk carton caps looked like. What do you think?
