Sketchnoting UX Australia 2010: Day 2

I got a bunch of positive and encouraging comments about my sketchnotes at the UX Australia conference yesterday, so I spent today drawing some more.

One of the most rewarding aspects of creating these sketches is that the speakers really get a kick out of seeing their presentation interpreted in this way. A conference is nothing without its speakers, so it’s nice to give something back in return for the hard work they put into preparing their presentations, which is 100 times more effort than it takes me to draw these while they’re talking.

See the entire set from day 2 on sitepoint.com.

posted: 27.08. 2010, 23:46 Comment (1)

Sketchnoting UX Australia 2010

At the annual UX Australia conference in Melbourne today, I tried my hand at sketchnoting some of the presentations.

Given I don’t really do much sketching these days, it was quite fun!

View all of my sketches from the conference on sitepoint.com.

posted: 27.08. 2010, 00:59 Comment (0)

David Letterman Highlights Some iPad Usability Issues

This video is pretty funny, but I mainly posted it because it’s like watching a live usability test for the iPad. The device is available for purchase in the USA as of a few hours ago, and will be released in Australia later this month:

Many people have talked about the iPad as being a computer “for people who don’t like using computers.” It seems that Tonight Live show host David Letterman is one of these people, so would potentially fall into the ideal demographic.

Problem is, he struggles with the device. He has difficulties swiping the “on” switch; tries to swipe a regular button instead of pressing it; becomes confused when (assumedly) the power saving display setting turns the screen black; and struggles to turn it back on (hilariously, he attempts to lick the touchscreen instead). Eventually he jokes that it might make a good hot plate for keeping drinks warm, and rests his coffee mug on the device.

It’s obviously difficult to know which parts were an act for comedic effect, and which were genuine usability hurdles, but it’s interesting to watch nonetheless (and a good laugh, if you’re an Apple geek).

The iPhone UI upon which the iPad is based is widely regarded as a stunning and “intuitive” interface to use, but there is obviously still a learning curve for some more than others.

posted: 03.04. 2010, 23:29 Comment (2)