Monthly Archives: April 2007

Design creativity: harnessing your inner genius

Posted on April 18, 2007 by stalker

I am typing this as I listen to Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. I love all kinds of music but can only work whilst listening to jazz and baroque. Researchers have show that baroque music creates a mentally stimulating environment in which … Continue reading →

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The eight tasks in an artefact lifecycle

Posted on April 5, 2007 by stalker

A bridge, building, or piece of software may exist for many years. Or, as often happens in the case of new software, be scrapped before it is put into use. My mate Wayne, a professional software developer for over 12 … Continue reading →

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Inside Your Users’ Mind: The Cultural Probe

Posted on April 3, 2007 by stalker

Cultural probes are quick and dirty way to get inside the users’ minds in a way that standard user testing doesn’t. Probes can take the form of diaries or blogs and are easy to put together using open-ended questions which … Continue reading →

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