Designerly Thoughts From Yosef
Blogs about, reactions to, and amusing examples of designed experiences
“SPF is your BFF” “[IMPACT Melanoma partners with] forward-thinking cities, citizens, non-profit organizations, and businesses of all shapes and sizes [to] make a positive impact on the health of their community by installing convenient and attractive sunscreen dispensers in high-traffic areas and outdoor spaces.”—ImpactMelanoma.org This kiosk is a great example of something I heard a... Continue Reading →
Watch over my Parents, a “new service, in which customers pay for postal workers to check on their elderly relatives during morning rounds, has been hailed as a clever solution to the modern epidemic of loneliness… [It is] part of a new strategy for the French post office as it tries to find a joint... Continue Reading →
Located near the entrance of the MacMillian Pier in Provincetown, MA – this bench’s label provides more laughter and photo opportunities than actual functionality to passing tourists.Looking passed the comedy, however, this bench acts as a reminder to build in fail-safes in preparation for common or drastic issues. Design Consideration:How might we avoid bad experiences... Continue Reading →
“Dear whomever finds this cup, may you please recycle me. Thankya so much.— a negligent neighbor” There was a recycling bin maybe 20-30 feet away, but I was so amused by the note that I took a photo and left the cup so other people could experience the same joy. While the note failed at... Continue Reading →
“All of our servers are people living with dementia. They may, or may not, get your order right. However, rest assured that even if your order is mistaken, everything on our menu is delicious and one of a kind. This, we guarantee.”— from: https://kottke.org/19/08/the-restaurant-of-mistaken-orders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su34Gx-STQk “They expected mistakes, so [they] were ok with it.”— Shiro... Continue Reading →
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