Amazon and Apple have very different philosophies on when to ship a product, and yet both strategies seem to be working.
usability
I completely agree with Gabe Weatherhead’s views on apps made for kids in The Value Of App Reviews: My number one reason to give a bad rating and review is when an app made for kids has both up-sell and review requests plastered all over the screen. They are trying to prey on small children tapping [...]
Alex Faaborg wrote a fantastic article for UX Magazine that talks about the complex interplay between usability heuristics. It’s essential reading for all UX Designers.
An overview of the usability and interaction rules broken by DStv’s PVR remote control, and how to do it better.
An example of bad design on MSN Mobile points to two important principles of good design: (1) no silos allowed, and (2) don’t compromise on usability.
