Three approaches to designing a “near me” mobile search
Mobile devices like the iPhone that contain a GPS are revolutionizing how people find things near them. Throw in a video camera and it gets even more interesting. But information designers can't just come up with the fanciest options and be done with it. We must ensure that all users searching for a coffee shop (for example) can find one in a way that is optimal for their device. From simple, paginated lists to 4-dimensional holographic displays, finding what you want, when you want it, near where you want it, mobile devices have come into their own. Except they can't really do any holographic stuff. (Yet.)
Read MoreA simple solution to a common real-estate sign problem
Frustration comes in many forms: the empty milk container in the fridge; tripping over a child's toy in a doorway; and worst of all: a barren real-estate flyer box! Design might not be able to solve the first two of these common issues, but it can solve the third. Real-estate agents take note: I've devised an ingenious method to ensure passers-by are never again left wondering about the price, square footage, and other details of a home you've listed. Read on to find out what my secret approach (you might just be surprised at how simple it is!).
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