Broom Thing
If you’ve visited Daedalus recently, you may have noticed a colorful new addition hanging in our front stairwell. Broom Thing is a piece by ground-breaking designer Stephen Burks, who conceived …
User-Centered Design: Phase 2 Define
This is the second in our series that’s diving into the User-Centered Design (UCD) Process. In this article, we’ll be walking through the second phase of UCD, which is Define. …
User-Centered Design: Phase 1 Discover
In a recent post, I talked about the importance of embracing both usability and usefulness in user-centered design in order to ensure the market success of a product. I argued …
Why Usable Isn’t Enough
Have you ever picked up an exciting product that at first seemed to be really great and easy to use, and you were giddy like a kid on Christmas morning, …
Daedalus COVID-19 Precautions and a Healthier Future
With three effective vaccines being distributed, a time when we can put this pandemic behind us is on the horizon. But that time isn’t here yet – and is likely six …
City of Bridges
Pittsburgh is often referred to as the “City of Bridges” and with good reason. With a whopping 446 named bridges, Pittsburgh is home to more bridges within its city limits …
The Problem With Mute Buttons
Working remotely has become a fact of business life, both to prevent COVID transmission and because it is a habit that is sticking. Something that has been instrumental in keeping …
Aesthetics in B2B
Aesthetics and the ways in which they influence people are fascinating topics. It’s well-documented that consumers purchase products that align with their self-perception—a high-profile executive may purchase an expensive-looking car …
The Design Flaw in PA’s COVID-19 Reopening Plan
Our government is terrible at naming things. The latest example comes in the form of the Pennsylvania Coronavirus Reopening Plan. In case you’ve not heard, there are three phases for …
Why Technical Writing is Essential
This week, I voted by mail for the first time for the Pennsylvania Primary Election. I’ve always enjoyed voting in person for a variety of reasons, but as a type …