A couple of articles I came across provide insight into the development of our ability to read. Not only are some novel explanations put forward, but it comes at a time when one of my daughters has experienced what is described. Examples of how evolution can explain seemingly impossible developments in human are always interesting [...]
Prius Dash Usability
Jul 1, ’10
2:01 PM
Visiting my Dad in Illinois, we were driving around in his Prius and I took a shot of (one of) the dashboards. I’m not a daily user of this car, so I’m biased, but I found it incredibly difficult to believe this is an effective in-car driving experience. The layout and typography are poor, and [...]
Wasteful Infographic
Jul 1, ’10
1:53 PM
I saw this infographic at a rest stop that attempted to communicate the superiority of hand dryers over paper towels. The amount of chart junk dedicated showing manufacturing transport vs. the ecological impact I thought was ironic given the location at a rest stop. I’d be curious to follow up and see what the true [...]