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Bad design: Fresenius Applix Smart food pump
The Fresenius Kabi Applix Smart food pump is a masterclass in bad design. There is nothing smart about this food pump and its accessories. It has been designed without taking into consideration the context in which it is to be … Continue reading
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Tagged control, Design, fresenius kabi, function, human-computer interaction, life cycle, usability, user experience
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Why my coffee machine is so sexy
My La Pavoni Professional looks fabulous in my kitchen and makes even more fabulous coffee. What else could a coffee machine give me? What about the feeling that I am an extremely clever girl everytime I pull an espresso? From … Continue reading
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Tagged constraints, control, Design, feedback, form follows function, function, la pavoni, satisfaction, sexy, usability
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In control of self-assessment
Normally, I have violent fantasies about the things I would like to say when on the telephone with the Inland Revenue. Yesterday I didn’t say a word when interacting with them as I filed my self-assessment online.
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Tagged control, feedback, hm revenue and customs, inland revenue, online, support, tax returns, Technical, technology
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