I normally take GO Transit via the train into Toronto. It’s very accomodating when I decide to go into the downtown core for a workshop or conference. I have the option to TTC whether subway or streetcar as well. I also have to give thanks for the GTA for adopting a smart card transit pass […]
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/how-defensive-design-leads-to-rigid-benches-metal-spikes-and-visual-violence-in-modern-cities-1.5192333 I had never heard of the concept of “Defensive Design” before. When I read this article I could not comprehend why people would go through this much effort, to self destruct their own design work. The park bench should be able to accommodate anyone who would like to sit outside. When I saw the […]
I recently got the chance to attend my first meetup with Designers & Coffee. Lately in all my searches to find new meetup groups especially the user experience scene, I’m finding a lot of overlap. Not just the members who I’ve met from other groups. However also I’ve expected the usual talk / presentation about […]
The past few weeks I’ve been exploring the growing world of digital voice assistants. Another aspect of user experience being considered now, is the power and potential of voice user interface (VUI). With the advancement in smart speakers and mobile phone assistants, the power of using voice commands is creating a lot of application potentials. […]
I am very interested in the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) industry. The only true way to understand how it all works is to actually put on the headset and experience it for your self. However as someone who’s transitioning to the UI and UX field, I’m already seeing some flaws. From a […]
This past weekend in Toronto I attended FITC FutureWorld held at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD). FutureWorld is a collection of talks and presentations evolving around robots, artificial intelligence, and smart machines. Originally I wanted to attend the event because I would get to hear from the legendary Syd Mead. Syd’s iconic […]