Reading 1: https://worrydream.com/ABriefRantOnTheFutureOfInteractionDesign/
After reading “A Brief Rant on The Future of Interaction Design,” I find myself questioning the direction of future technology. The author’s firsthand experience in designing real prototypes brings credibility to their skepticism towards futuristic interaction concepts portrayed in videos. This makes me wonder about the reliability of visionary ideas depicted in media compared to practical implementation. For instance, the author emphasizes the importance of considering human capabilities in interface design, which resonates with my own experiences of struggling with certain digital interfaces that seem disconnected from natural human interactions.
Moreover the author talks about how current ideas for future technology don’t fully consider what humans are capable of. He mention that the way we interact with devices now, like touching screens, might not be the best way. The author thinks we should pay more attention to how we use our hands and bodies in everyday tasks, like making breakfast or tying shoelaces. This made me think about how we usually use technology and if there might be better ways to do things.
I wonder if the author is biased because they used to work in interaction design, so they might have strong opinions based on their experience. But it also seems like they have good reasons for their opinions, like their knowledge of how real prototypes work. Reading this made me realize that maybe we need to think more creatively about how we design technology. Instead of just sticking to what we know, we should consider what humans are naturally good at and how we can make technology work better with that. This raises questions for me about how we can encourage more innovative thinking in technology design and whether there are already ideas out there that we’re not paying enough attention to.
Reading 2: https://worrydream.com/ABriefRantOnTheFutureOfInteractionDesign/responses.html
After reading the responses to the author’s rant on the future of interaction design, I’m struck by the importance of acknowledging problems even without offering immediate solutions. In this reading, I agree with the author because the author makes it clear that identifying issues is the first step towards finding answers through research and innovation. This makes me think about how society often expects instant solutions without recognizing the complexity of the problems we face. It also raises questions about the role of patience and long-term thinking in addressing technological challenges.
One interesting point raised in the reading is the comparison between current technology like the iPad and historical innovations such as the Kodak camera. The author suggests that while these technologies are revolutionary in their own right, there’s still room for improvement and innovation. This made me reflect on the idea that just because something is good now doesn’t mean it can’t be better in the future. It prompts me to consider how we can continue to evolve and refine technology to better serve human needs and capabilities. This analogy also prompts me to consider how today’s revolutionary advancements, like the iPad, might be stepping stones towards even greater developments in the future. However, the warning against complacency and the call for dynamic, tangible interfaces remind me that progress should not stagnate. It also makes me wonder what steps we can take to ensure that future technology continues to evolve in ways that enhance human capabilities rather than limiting them.