Unusable podcast (UX & usability)

Sometimes you have to do things manually if automation fails Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Facebook still claims it's not a publisher – but Martin Lewis's court action could be set to change thatUK journalist is suing Facebook for defamation over fake adsMartin Lewis Is Fired Up About Suing Facebook for Fake Ads Using His Image The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around...

Cars are transitioning rapidly from fossil fuels to being battery powered. In this rapidly growing market, UX has the power to differentiate products and accelerate adoption. Equally, bad design has the power to put people off switching to a greener alternative. In this episode Andrew interviews Wolfgang Bremer, Head of Design at Elli - an EV charging brand that's part of the Volkswagen Group. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Wolfgang Bremer on TwitterThe Hot Bertaa Kettle by...

We discuss the consequences of companies that stop supporting their products, Andrew has a fridge delivered and David introduces his "most infuriating website of the podcast". Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and UnsupportedKilled by Google The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan...

We talk about Jakob's Law, by usability advocate Jakob Neilson. Andrew tells a story about how he scammed an expensive car park. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Jakob’s Law of user experience: Don’t make users thinkGet running with Couch to 5KSay Hello to selectmenu, a Fully Style-able select Element The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design...

Andy interviews prominent UXer and all-round nice-guy Doug Collins. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Doug Collins' Book - The UX Design Field BookThe Oatmeal - Printers Were Sent from Hell The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode:...

Is gamification evil? Apple laptop gripes. What is bullshitification? Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Gamification — exploring the Octalysis FrameworkGamification is Manipulative. Is It Ethical?The Octalysis Framework for Gamification & Behavioral DesignSmack Agency Gamification Examples The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just...

We talk about record players with modern(ish) controls, & confusing cloud storage Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Forgotten memory? slotMusic & slotRadio|Techmoan The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/027-music.mp3...

Andy angers IKEA, & we talk about wireframing & prototyping Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Wireframe vs Mockup vs Prototype: What is the Difference and Why Your App Needs it?How To Succeed In Wireframe Design The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode:...

Github Copilot is an exciting new tool to accellerate developer productivity. But has it been thought through? Could it be racist, and could it kill someone? Other things we talk about: The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode:...

We talk about some common UX mistakes that people make on websites that we hope will go away. Other things we talk about: The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/024-common-ux-mistakes.mp3 Music is by...

We talk about the article 'Why I'm losing faith in UX' by Mark Hurst, tech ethics & horrible cancellation processes. And toilets. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Why I'm losing faith in UXNo, an exploitative product is not "great"A simple tech ethic The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't....

We talk about 'Product Led Growth' whilst getting drunk. Other things we talk about: The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/022.mp3 Music is by [Gold5472](https://gold5472.newgrounds.com/)

David asks Andrew what changes we should keep after the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown, & how some websites can be really slow on mobile. Other things we talk about: The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/021-lockdown-upsides.mp3...

What is Occam's razor? In this episode we discuss simple solutions often being the best. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every weekLaws of UX The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode:...

What is Hick's Law? In this episode we discuss static website generators, & keeping things simple. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Pressing a button to expose yourself on the toilet The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode:...

How does UX influence SEO? In this episode of The Unusable Podcast, we discuss how Google takes into account loading speed, mobile optimisation and other factors when deciding what to show first. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Google LighthouseGoogle PageSpeed insightsGoogle Core Web Vitals reportOur shop The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great...

David & Andrew discuss planned obsolescence, the practice of designing products to need replacing sooner to net the manufacturer more money. Is it a devious plot to get us all to spend more & pollute the environment, or just technology progressing? In our Bad Usability Nightmare, Andrew collects meat from a pub car park. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Sonos speaker update sparks angerBoring Wikipedia definition of Planned ObsolescenceThe Phoebus cartelOur shopOur Patreon The...

Being forced to work from home due to coronavirus, Andrew & David discuss video chatting using Zoom & Skype, & then the rigmarole of getting things delivered. It gets a bit silly towards the end, because Andrew has been drinking whisky. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: Nest camera outageResources for working from homeOur shopOur Patreon The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world...

Security is a hugely important topic. David and Andrew share their look on what makes for good and bad security, talk about their own experiences in building web apps, and come to the realisation none of it matters anyway. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: How good UX leads to great securityPassword guru regrets past adviceMan hacks wireless baby monitor, makes vulgar threats to family The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of...

Andrew & David discuss what makes the internet terrible now, like slow websites, browser inconsistencies, monopolisation & people. Other things we talk about: Links mentioned: The Spirit Of The InternetBrowser engine diversityThe Revenge of the IE Box Model?False Alarms & Alert Fatigue: The Tragic Design of Hospital Alerts The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about...