When you see a document riddled with typos and spelling errors, you may come to think of its author as sloppy or even stupid, but you’ll still be able to understand him. A search engine, on the other hand, could balk at such mistakes. Microsoft is trying to address this issue with two new features for Live Search.
Intuitive Software Design: The gift that keeps on giving
Since the beginning of computers and software development, the user has wanted ease of use and an intuitive interface.
Intuitive Engagement
The whole idea of an organization participating in the conversation is alien to those of us who grew up in the one-way top-down era.
What Makes a Design Seem ‘Intuitive’?
In a recent usability test, I once again witnessed something I’ve seen a hundred times before: a frustrated user claiming he knows exactly what is wrong with the interface he was fighting with. What was his suggestion? “These guys need to make this thing a lot more intuitive. The problem is that this program isn’t intuitive enough. It needs to be more intuitive!”
Follow Your Intuitive Guidance to Find Your True Work
The word intuition means “in to you” in Latin. Florence Scovel, a theologian, once said, “Intuition is the spiritual faculty that doesn’t explain; it seemingly points the way.” It’s also been said that intuition
is your divine Spirit talking to you. If we stop for a moment and acknowledge this, we realize the incredible perspective we have. Unfortunately, this is a perspective we often choose to ignore because it is
an undeveloped skill. Using your intuition when making important decisions allows you to move along your path easily and effortlessly. You don’t have to struggle and worry, because things fall naturally into place when you follow your inner nature. Developing your intuitive guidance (your inner voice) is essential to smart decision-making and career choices, and includes balancing your cognitive (thinking) abilities with your affective (feeling) abilities.