like a microwave oven: designing simple interfaces for complex systems
DESCRIPTION
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)TRANSCRIPT
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“…LIKE A MICROWAVE OVEN”
WHO SAH KNEE
Designing simple interfaces for complex systems.
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THE PEN
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THE LIGHT SWITCH
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THE FAUCET
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THE MICROWAVE OVEN
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What do all of these things have in common?
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form is based on function.extremely limited options.goal-oriented.
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hidden complexity.
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4 simple rules:
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RULE #1:
don’t limit yourself to real-world metaphors.
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RULE #2:
offer limited options.
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context-aware.
user-aware.time-aware.
device-aware.
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RULE #3:
pretend it’s magic. seriously.
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RULE #4:
don’t let ‘em see you sweat.
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thanks for listening.
WHO SAH KNEE
www.husani.com @husanioakley