like a microwave oven: designing simple interfaces for complex systems
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This is a presentation I gave at Internet Summit 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina. It outlines how a well-crafted user experience can help hide technical complexity, and explores ways to improve collaboration between creatives and technologists. (Internet Summit, November 13th 2013)
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“…LIKE A MICROWAVE OVEN”
WHO SAH KNEE
Designing simple interfaces for complex systems.
THE PEN
THE LIGHT SWITCH
THE FAUCET
THE MICROWAVE OVEN
What do all of these things have in common?
form is based on function.extremely limited options.goal-oriented.
hidden complexity.
4 simple rules:
RULE #1:
don’t limit yourself to real-world metaphors.
RULE #2:
offer limited options.
context-aware.
user-aware.time-aware.
device-aware.
RULE #3:
pretend it’s magic. seriously.
RULE #4:
don’t let ‘em see you sweat.
thanks for listening.
WHO SAH KNEE
www.husani.com @husanioakley
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