Tag Archive | "design"
Quick thought about the new iPod Shuffle and its lack of support for non-Apple headphones
The new iPod Shuffle from Apple looks intriguing, to say the least, and it will be interesting to see if people find the voice-enabled device useful, or gimmicky. One aspect of the new shuffle that’s apparently being overlooked is the fact that it uses proprietary Apple headphones. In other words, because the actual device itself […]
Continue reading...Examining the Usability of Apple.com
Monday, February 23, 2009
An interesting look at the functional design of Apple.com can be found over here. It’s an interesting read that’s worth checking out. It’s really not a stretch to say that a company’s website is often an extension of the brand itself, for better or worse.
Continue reading...A great pictorial list of Mac workstations
Sunday, February 22, 2009
If you’re a hardcore Mac nerd, you’ll undoubtedly love this collection of Mac workstations compiled from Flickr. Check it out over here. As you’ll see, the iMac really is an aesthetically gorgeous machine.
Continue reading...Tech writers and multi-touch madness
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Daniel Eran Dilger has an interesting article up over at Roughly Drafted where he discusses just how ridiculous the discussion over Apple “patenting multi-touch” has become. Despite what some tech writers and websites would have you believe, Apple has never claimed or attempted to patent multi-touch technology, and in fact, the technology has been around […]
Continue reading...Mockup of an iPhone 4G a’la Gizmodo
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Gizmodo is at it again with yet another appetizing iPhone mockup. The design is slick as hell, though we’re not so sure that the slanted body lends itself towards gaming. But hey, it’s a mockup, so who cares! via Gizmodo
Continue reading...Friday Morning Link Round Up
Friday, February 6, 2009
Apple’s iPhone TV Ads Boost Individual App Sales – MacRumors Design of Apple Store in DC hits yet another wall – Washington Post The Kindle is not the next coming of the iPod – Roughly Drafted Sims 3 coming to the Mac and iPhone in Summer ’09 – TUAW Exploring Windows 7 on the Mac: […]
Continue reading...Apple’s design process – the work behind the scenes
Thursday, February 5, 2009
BusinessWeek has an interesting article about Apple’s design process as relayed to SXSW conference goers by Apple Senior Engineering Manger Michael Lopp. An interesting excerpt: Every week, the teams have two meetings. One in which to brainstorm, to forget about constraints and think freely. As Lopp put it: to “go crazy”. Then they also hold […]
Continue reading...Apple: Cold as Ice!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Apple in ice. I wonder if this was the centerpiece at Steve Jobs’ wedding. via Flickr
Continue reading...MacBook Mini Mockup – If Apple made a netbook…
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The good folks over at the GadgetGeekBlog came up with some interesting mock-ups of something they call a MacBook Mini. It’s basically a collapsible MacBook with a 10 inch screen that when folded up is the size of a small netbook. These are probably some of the best mock-ups we’ve ever seen – intriguing, and […]
Continue reading...Photo – Jonathan Ive inside Apple’s design facility
Thursday, January 22, 2009
This snapshot was taken while filming a documentary about Industrial Design. Check out the trailer below: Check out the film’s website over here.
Continue reading...Cool Apple Keyboard concept
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Check out this interesting mockup of an Apple keyboard. With an induction charge and sync holster on the right-hand side, you can charge your iPhone or iPod Touch without plugging in any wires. Also, note the programmable optimus like OLED keys whose function can be adjusted based on the particular application you’re running. This design […]
Continue reading...Apple patents reveal 3D Finder in the works
Thursday, December 11, 2008
A number of Apple patents released today indicate that Apple is heavily experimenting with a 3D desktop user interface. The most relevant, and intriguing one, is a patent titled “Multidimensional Desktop”, and the pictures below show how Apple might implement a 3D desktop to help clean up clutter. Click on each image for a larger […]
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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