Ever wonder what it was like to ride aboard a mighty Saturn V rocket? Well, with Reentry: An Orbital Simulator, you can now take on the role of a mission commander and master the procedures followed by those who pioneered spaceflight.
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This "Hyper-Matrix" work from the media artist group Jonpasang made the rounds a while ago. Still, seeing it again, as well as the "making of" video, gives me a newfound respect for those who are taking experiences like this squarely to new levels of execution and excitement.
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There are many excellent examples of holographic interfaces interspersed throughout the film “Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.”
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Frustrated with the way Congress is handling the nation’s budget? Take a look and try to balance the budget for yourself.
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This Bivouac Interface Hall of Fame entry from Apple is an outstanding example of reducing perceived complexity and helping pull users through transactions that can otherwise seem overwhelming.
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A few months back, I received an Apple Magic Mouse as a birthday gift. Since then, it has served as a powerful reminder of the power of offering a thoughtfully designed ecosystem to users and of the need to pay attention to even the smallest parts of that environment.
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Focus on function is a critical factor in bringing compelling products to market. But when products deliver on both functional and emotional levels, doors open to more powerful experiences.
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The Tango!, an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device created by Blink Twice, helps children who are speech or hearing impaired with communication and self-expression.
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During a recent trip to Los Angeles, I was reminded of all the hours I once spent creating and learning with Sim City 2000. These memories are timely given that this month's Wired Magazine special edition entitled "The New World of Games" is Guest Edited by Sim City's creator, Will Wright.
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The classic Broderbund title "Just Grandma and Me" reminds me of one of the simpler days of interactive media.
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This entry makes it into the Interface Hall of Fame on the merits of its physical interface.
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A classic collection of interaction design touchpoints make up the Apollo Command Module display console.
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The Sony tiles interface research prototype offers an intriguing mixture of physical touchpoints and virtual functional modules.
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An essential entry in the Interface Hall of Fame, the HAL 9000 and its associated information displays remain impressive nearly 40 years after their creation
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While "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" was panned by many critics as being overhyped and having an unsatisfying storyline, it is hard to deny that, at a visual level, the film certainly has its moments.
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Notable for it powerful real-time visualization of the most popular news stories being read according to Google news statistics.
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Apple is often cited for simplicity and for getting the balance right regarding device vs. service interaction through iTunes.
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The sentry gun interface from the film “Aliens” makes the Interface Hall of Fame.
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