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Mobile Interaction Design for the subconscious mind

Oct 7
Footballer strikes on goal

This article looks at how our perception of the physical world can be harnessed to design effective and successful Interaction patterns for Mobile touch screens.

The football zooms across field at great speed. As you attempt to volley it goal-ward your conscious mind is rapidly deciding upon the best approach to score; as you watch the trajectory and predict the ball's location your unconscious is preparing your muscles for impact. GOAL! Like everything we do this entire process occurs at a conscious and subconscious level, as we interact with the physical world in which we live.


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Fine tuning the mobile touchscreen keyboard

Oct 13
piano sketch

There are some really good articles on the usability of Touchscreen keyboards, some comparing Android to iOS, others look at variations between manufactures. This article summarises the results from a short usability study. Using eye tracking and predictive techniques it helps revealed why some touch keyboards are easier to use than others.

A crescendo reverberates around the auditorium as the piano keys are struck with measured precision and vigour. The pianist barely has to even glance at the piano's keys as each delivers a tactile and audible response to the senses.


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