Computer memories work in a manner alien to human memories. My memory lets me recognize the faces of my friends, whereas my own computer never even recognizes me.
ALAN COOPERForm follows function straight to hell.
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Computers no longer interface with humans–they interact, and the interaction will become steadily deeper, more subtle, and more crucial to our collective sanity and ultimate survival.
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Form follows function straight to hell.
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It has been said that the great scientific disciplines are examples of giants standing on the shoulders of other giants.
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And as soon as any object exhibits sufficient cognitive function, those instincts kick in and we react as though we were interacting with another sentient human being.
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One of the most heinous, insidious lies is the notion that you have to be an asshole to be a successful business person.
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If we want users to like our software we should design it to behave like a likeable person: respectful, generous and helpful.
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There is little difference technically between a complicated, confusing program and a simple, fun, and powerful product.
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It has also been said that the software industry is an example of midgets standing on the toes of other midgets.
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There’s only one thing you can use against pure logic, and that’s common sense.
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Design principle: Take things away until the design breaks, then put that last thing back in.
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It’s harder than you might think to squander millions of dollars, but a flawed software development process is a tool well suited to the job.
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Run for your lives-the computers are invading. Awesomely powerful computers tackling ever more important tasks with awkward, old-fashioned interfaces.
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Just how do I design if not with prototyping? An excellent question. The short answer is ‘on paper.’
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English bohemians sit in cold orderly rows, like carrots.
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No matter how beautiful, no matter how cool your interface, it would be better if there were less of it.
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