google-fail
October 17, 2011

Google User Experience of Find a Time Feature, Well…there isn’t one.

So I was trying out the Find a time feature in Google Calendar and I’m just wondering why Google isn’t catching stuff like this.

So I click get started and then this little modal window pops up and says “The Find a time feature helps you schedule events easily. This brief tour will show you all of the basic features of the Find a time page. Click here to start.” Well then I click “Here” I get this message. “Sorry, we can’t guide you right now. Please try again later.”

Please just post a message that says. “The Find a time feature is currently in maintenance and should be back in XX hours.” I mean if this is just not working then don’t tease me by giving me this great blue button to click and then a modal window and then throw an error. Waste of my time people.

Click the link above to give it a go maybe you have better luck in a 3…10…maybe 24 hours. Who knows.

Apps, Google, Technology, User Experience
iphone4s
October 5, 2011

iPhone 4s Is Nothing Spectacular but Siri Is Amazing

I just wanted to go ahead and say it. The iPhone 4S is nothing spectacular and I love Apple, but this isn’t the most amazing update to the iPhone line. Don’t get me wrong I see where they’re going with this. It’s the same phone I have in my hand now but a better camera, faster chip set and will run iOS 5 a lot smoother I would imagine. Ok, so it is different technically but I digress. It’s the typical iterative process that Apple does to make their products evolve with the consumer. The one thing I’m juiced about is Siri. It’s not just your regular voice command it’s a freaking HAL 9000 in your pocket.

“What are you doing Dave, Clicking the read more button?”

Apple, Design, Technology, User Experience
work-flowy
September 14, 2011

Simple Textual Workflow Application

So my friend Brian (AKA Mr. Nifty and Awesome WordPress Developer) showed we this little web app that is so simple but yet so useful. This application is called WorkFlowy, cute huh? Well basically it’s an app that allows users to quickly craft up a basic textual task flow in an outline format. Surprisingly it’s so easy to use that you can quickly draft up a software application flow with just a few key strokes. I mean at first glance I thought it was silly but after playing with it for a bit it’s actually pretty easy to use. Super easy and simple, give it a try! Did I mention it was free?

Work Flowy – http://www.workflowy.com

Apps, Business, Project Management, Technology, User Experience
steve-jobs
August 25, 2011

Steve Jobs Resigns, What a Legacy

When I heard the news yesterday about Steve Jobs resigning as the CEO of Apple I was really sad. We’ve watched one of the most incredible business stories unfold before our eyes when Steve came back to Apple in 1997, which was on the verge of bankruptcy. Then in 14 years he makes Apple one of the most profitable companies in the world. What an incredible business story and what a legacy he leaves on his resignation as CEO of Apple.

I can’t explain how proud I am that I was apart of the original product line when OS X was first released. I am so thankful for you and your innovation because you sir have changed the world forever. Apple will never be the same with out you as the CEO Mr. Jobs. I think you are one of the most intelligent people on this planet and it has been a pleasure to use your companies products. I can only hope to be as intelligent, business savvy and rock a black mock turtle neck like you do. Thank you.

Business, Technology, User Experience