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| last edited by BillSeitz on Oct 16, 2008 9:31 am |
Michael Mace on how to beat GooGle (in the context of the Micro Soft/YaHoo deal). Google is extremely good at designing for Usabil Ity. Its interfaces are clear, uncluttered, and generally self-explanatory. [UtilIty] is the ability of a product to solve a major (Compell Ing) problem for a user. That requires the designer to get inside the head of the target customer, understanding not only his or her rational needs but also the emotional landscape. Google is terrible at designing for utility. (Product Development)
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