Design of everyday things
Did you see the article about usability studies for the push-button phone? It’s fascinating. The one we’re used to isn’t the one that tested the best.

I’d like to see usability tests for the common stove control panel design. I fail that thing all the time.

Interesting findings from old usability studies on the first push-button telephones, and ponderings about usability studies for other household appliances.
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By Sarah Harrison on December 24, 2008 | This entry was posted in Design, Interaction Design, Usability, User testing and tagged buttons, dials, layout, phones, stoves, Usability, User testing. Bookmark the
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