article thumbnail

Design for the Novice, Configure for the Pro

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve had a long-standing rule of thumb in product design, which I call “design for the novice, configure for the pro.&# I started saying this back in 2001/02, long before the era of Web 2.0, My philosophy emanated from my days of programming and later designing corporate software in the early 1990′s.

Design 325
article thumbnail

How to Avoid a Common Product Mistake Many Teams Make

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve been involved with technology product design in one form or another for nearly 25 years and seen one mistake consistently repeated. ” Most technologists design for themselves and then test with uncorrelated user groups only months after product launch – if ever. Design for the Novice, Configure for the Pro.

Product 408
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Green Roofs: Startup Opportunities in Urban Agriculture

The Startup Magazine

One innovative and environmentally friendly approach that is gaining in popularity with both agricultural experts and city planners is that of green roofs. Green roofs, also known as living roofs, not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal of buildings but also present a unique opportunity for startups in urban agriculture.

Green 147
article thumbnail

[Review] Epson LabelWorks Pro 100

YoungUpstarts

To print your labels, the 2012 International Forum Design Award (iF) winning label printer comes bundled with its own label editing software that also contains over 70 pre-installed templates as well as a plethora of images and icons to create labels. Printing and Resolution. But the label editing software itself isn’t easy to use.

article thumbnail

5 Green Start-Up Ideas for Entrepreneurs

The Startup Magazine

If you belong to the environmentally awake part of the society and you are done working for big corporations who are large polluters, then starting a small green business is the perfect option for you. The most traditional green options revolve around solar energy. Green cleaning. Source: Unsplash. Eco-friendly transportation.

Green 118
article thumbnail

The 20 Coolest CoWorking Spaces In The U.S.

YoungUpstarts

But some coworking spaces really take things a bit higher, offering gorgeously designed spaces in historic buildings, community events, and even office mascots. Designed as a work space for writers, Paragraph takes up a 2,500-square-foot loft space in New York City. Visits start as cheap as $10 for a half day. Caroline Collective.

article thumbnail

Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

To this end, a number of commercial green buildings have been designed with features that promote workplace productivity and ambiance. With advances in technology, green buildings can also be built at fairly competitive prices. The cumulative cost impact often adds to lower building operation and corresponding maintenance cost.

Green 176