Clarifying induces chaos

A not-so imaginary conversation between a service personnel and a desperate customer. Customer: Why can’t I install this application to my laptop?Service: Which OS are you using?Customer: Vista.Service: (Voiceless but audible sigh) Do you use the 32-bit version...

Is motion control the future of gaming?

Microsoft will have Natal, Sony almost has a flashy dixdo Wand, and Nintendo has been fooling around with Wii Remote for years. They say what Microsoft will offer is the future. Spielberg said "It's not about reinventing the wheel, it's about no wheel...

We only see what we need to see

This photo was taken at a location I walk by at least twice a week. I leaned on to the wall a couple of times when I needed some rest. Yet I retain zero memory about what was in this place. I don't even remember if it was a house, apartment, or a shop.It is not a...

The evolution of Hello Kitty

The age of pencils, erasers, band-aids are gone. Welcome to Hello Kitty 2.0, LOVE Kitty. Everything is new. She has shining eyes as well as shining accessories: pins, rings, and necklaces. We salute you.The 'character' business, including Hello Kitty, has a...

Avoiding typeface errors

I would like to conduct a simple test. Pick a typeface that is appealing to me for some reason that I cannot articulate, examine its usability (legibility and readability) and its personality (if the typeface is a person, what would he or she be like?) to find out the...