This is an amazing suggestion. Whether the UI is actually great or not, the fact is that Microsoft has a large, world-class usability research team, some of the best testing labs anywhere, and does basic research on cutting edge UI. Now, are they designers? There are designers, for sure, but they also farm out lots of design to many of the best design studios in San Francisco and New York.

So the question is not whether Microsoft THINKS about UI, the question is whether that thinking results in effective and delightful UI.

Respond | Cheer this | 6 months ago (Jun 04, 09:14PM)

That’s a bit extreme when duct tape is handy.

Respond | 1 cheer | Cheer this | about 1 year ago (Aug 25, 09:19PM)

By this I mean the dirt and garbage, and maybe finding a more humane solution for the people who live there.

Respond | Cheer this | about 1 year ago (Aug 25, 09:00PM)

Some people are using thumb, or flash or USB, drives for more than transferring files. They’re using them for intermediate file storage. This is easier than burning a CD and cheaper than an external hard drive. But once you have a pile of them, it’s hard to tell them apart. So how about a way to label them to identify the contents or what have you.

Respond | 1 cheer | Cheer this | about 1 year ago (Aug 25, 08:51PM)