“Don’t Make Me Think, Re-visited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability,” written by Steve Krug, is a great tool to understand the concepts and industry processes of user interface and experience design. He emphasizes that for a strong design, simplicity, conciseness, and understandability are vital for pleasant experiences. It is split up into 4 sections: GuidingContinue reading "Book Review: “Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited…” by Steve Krug"
Cafe Review: Alchemy
Alchemy is a coffee shop located in Rittenhouse, and is described as "a destination that caters to the neighborhood and visitors alike and focuses on becoming a standard in quality coffee where everyone is welcome" according to their website. They offer in store seating as well. seating area for work to be done, courtesy ofContinue reading "Cafe Review: Alchemy"
Fall Quarter: Live Music Recap
Fall quarter of freshman year was the time to explore all my artists in a different lens. I love seeing my idols live because we are able to clearly see the way they want listeners to interpret their music. This fall, I saw 4 live concerts: Del Water Gap (indie pop) Faye Webster (alt/indie) LaufeyContinue reading "Fall Quarter: Live Music Recap"
Restaurant Review: La Chinesca
La Chinesca, located in Callowhill, Philadelphia La Chinesca is described as "Classic Mexican dishes served in a cool, retro-chic eatery with cocktails & outdoor seating" according to Google. We came across this restaurant because we were going to a concert at Union Transfer. The concert was for Del Water Gap, one of my all timeContinue reading "Restaurant Review: La Chinesca"
Book Review: “Analog In, Digital Out” by Brendan Dawes
"Analog In, Digital Out: Brendan Dawes on Interaction Design", by Brendan Dawes covers his thought process when it comes to creatively designing interactions between humans and computers. He brings us through many of his award-winning projects and how each one brought a new idea to the tech industry. I really quite enjoyed his thought processContinue reading "Book Review: “Analog In, Digital Out” by Brendan Dawes"
Casey Lee 