User research will need to adapt, and fast. But those who adapt will have an unfair advantage. Up until now, a core value of research has been to de-risk software development. When building is expensive, mistakes are costly, especially when they’re caught late. Getting smart up front via research leads to fewer mistakes down the… Continue reading
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Powerpoint, product quality, and the power of distribution
Powerpoint is proof that product distribution can be just as important as product quality, maybe more so. Powerpoint is a wildly inferior product – its fucking maddening and I hate using it. It’s worst in its class. Literally every one of these presentation products is better than Powerpoint: But I still use it, regularly. I… Continue reading
Contacts is a missed opportunity for Apple
My phone recently updated to iOS 17, which includes the new “contact posters” feature. You can create and share your name and a customized poster with your contacts. On its own, they are kind of fun and a bit whimsical, but they aren’t actually useful in any real way. It offers you some personalization. It… Continue reading
Google Glass – Photo Burst Mode
DIRECTV Product Strategy – The Future of Television
