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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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Function-behaviour-structure for website design
So, you have decided to create your own website. You have read all the latest articles, bought a domain name, and now you are staring at your holding page wondering what your website is for and what you should put … Continue reading
The eight tasks in an artefact lifecycle
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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Tagged behaviour, Design, function, life cycle, structural monitoring, structure
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