Friday June 13, 2008
Nissan is using an "aging suit" to help designers consider limitations that make operating a vehicle difficult for older drivers. Hopefully, understanding the user's experience will translate directly into improved accessibility. Plus, as mentioned in the video, taking the time to review usability and accessibility challenges in your designs often benefits a much wider range of users than the group you may have initially targeted.
Aging Suit Aids Accessibility in Car Design Video posted by Christian Bradford in Accessibility/Usability .
Wednesday June 11, 2008
This made me ask, “What kinds of ‘materials’ to I design with that may be holding back innovation?”
HT: Pete McWilliams
BMW GINA Light Visionary Model: Premiere Video posted by Matt Donovan in Technology .