Re-imagining the Design of Everyday Things

Re-imagining the Design of Everyday ThingsHuman-centered design and the intersection of the physical and digital worlds

Hi! Austin Brown Lindsay Moore UX Designer UX Designer EffectiveUI EffectiveUI austin.brown@ lindsay.moore@ effectiveui.com effectiveui.com Twittering our session? Use the hashtag #effectiveui© 2011 EffectiveUI, Inc.

‘Joseph’ has lived without a dishwasher for 25 years, but is coming around to the idea that he might want one. • Teaches at the University of Colorado • Lives as greenly as possible • Wants to make informed decisions about having technology in his life rather than mindlessly consuming© 2011 EffectiveUI, Inc.

The ‘Joneses’ have been trying to install smart home technology to help them be more environmentally conscious • Carrie is a stay-at-home mom, aspiring blogger, and Facebook addict Mike, Carrie, & Spencer • Mike is an electrical engineer and self- described gadgethead • In their social circle, being seen as “green” is an important status symbol© 2011 EffectiveUI, Inc.

Six Principles of Design Thinking: Align with users’ mental models Provide appropriate feedback Eliminate the opportunity for error Learn & adapt the interface to user behavior Motivate with game and social mechanics Let information spark understanding & delight© 2011 EffectiveUI, Inc.

Align with users’ mental models MATURE EXPRESSION Provide appropriate feedback Eliminate the opportunity for error } ACROSS DESIGN DISCIPLINES Learn & adapt the interface to user behavior Motivate with game and social mechanics Let information spark understanding & delight© 2011 EffectiveUI, Inc.

Align with users’ mental models Provide appropriate feedback SILOED IN PRACTICE: Eliminate the opportunity for error RICH EXPRESSION IN DIGITAL BUT LACKING IN PHYSICAL PRODUCTS Learn & adapt the interface to user behavior Motivate with game and social mechanics Let information spark understanding & delight }© 2011 EffectiveUI, Inc.

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