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Author Archives: Tim Cederman-Haysom
I love data – part 3
I noticed tonight that the GPS error on my running watch means that when I look at the data in aggregate, it creates quite a nice heat map of my favourite runs. I might try and figure out a way … Continue reading
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I love data – part 2
Recently I took my Garmin Forerunner GPS watch with me and left it switched on while I had a helicopter ride with Sundance Helicopters to visit the Grand Canyon. Exporting the data to Google Earth allows me to recreate in … Continue reading
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The difficulty of simple design – part 2
In my last post about design simplicity, I touched on the difficulties involved in what does and doesn’t make the cut for a design. Recently I noticed a forum post where one of the developers behind Plex (a really amazing … Continue reading
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Completeness versus permanence
I realised something interesting tonight. For the first time, for a huge number of people, all of their personal correspondence will be neatly catalogued and saved. This is thanks to the pervasiveness of email — both people and businesses. And … Continue reading
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The difficulty of simple design – part 1
The hardest part of being a designer is choosing what goes into the product. Deciding what should and shouldn’t go in is actually a very difficult choice. You don’t want it to be overcomplicated, but you want to have a … Continue reading
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I love data
I’m intrigued by how much the data collection of my exercise influences how much I run. Suffice to say, I never run quite as far or as often when I don’t have my Garmin or Nike Plus kit.
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Microblogging
Between more substantial posts, I am constantly updating my Twitter stream. (Twitter updates are also available in my sidebar) Expect plenty of pithy and unsubstantiated entries.
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A short break – some random Wikipedia links
I just got back from a wonderful (albeit short) break to visit Australia. Always great to see family and friends back home. No incredibly insightful first post for the new year sadly, I’m still enjoying the lazy feeling from a … Continue reading
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Random Wikipedia Link of the Day
A two-fer today: Emerald Cockroach Wasp As early as the 1940s it was reported that female wasps of this species sting a roach twice, delivering venom. A 2003 study proved using radioactive labeling that the wasp stings precisely into specific … Continue reading
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Why I’m passionate about usability
There was a great Schneier post about why he is so ‘into’ security, and how his mindset differs from so many other people. I was thinking tonight about why I’m so passionate about user experience and how to improve its … Continue reading
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Tagged Design, Usability
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