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The RightClickToRefresh Itch

By On February 21, 2010 · 8 Comments

A question to Microsoft Windows users: Have you found yourself right-clicking on the desktop and hitting refresh for no reason at all? And maybe 3-4 times for good measure?

Does it really accomplish anything? Or it is an illusion to satisfy the user that his computer has suddenly been cleansed of all the dirt that [...]

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A-Rix Auto Rickshaw Meter

By On January 18, 2010 · 8 Comments

How often have you been troubled by auto rickshaw drivers in India? Excessive fare, tampered meters, unruly drivers – all seem to dampen spirits of residents and tourists alike. No fear, for hope is here! The A-Rix will solve all these troubles!

Designed to be tamper proof, [...]

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The Greatest Usability Test

By On November 29, 2009 · 14 Comments

It’s been a while since I wrote something on design. I have been gathering my thoughts recently and this is the result.

User interfaces are everywhere. From the newspaper you read in the morning, checking emails at office, dispensing coffee, visiting a hospital, even your alarm clock. Good user interfaces, well that’s something else!

Imagine [...]

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Notebook from Brand New #whyisketchlogos

By On August 1, 2009 · 5 Comments

A few weeks ago, a popular logo design blog that I follow regularly Brand New put out a contest – write a line about #whyisketchlogos. Here’s what I wrote -

#whyisketchlogos to disguise the fact that the actual logo was already in my [...]

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Tribute to Michael Joseph Jackson

By On June 27, 2009 · 2 Comments

I was shocked by the news of MJ’s death early Friday morning. I was really looking forward to his comeback this year after all the controversies he has faced. He was one of the icons of the MTV generation, and most people my age grew up listening to his music. Thank you Michael from the [...]

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My Tryst with IDC, IIT Bombay

By On June 18, 2009 · 41 Comments

This is going to be a post with strong words so be warned. And to the IDCians I know, I don’t mean any disrespect, this is my personal experience.

It all started with me wanting to become a product designer quite a while back. When I gave my CEED exam the year I was graduating [...]

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To go or not to go?

By On June 17, 2009 · 2 Comments

As I complete one year of working at ergoform I am faced with a dilemma. To put it simply – I have to do my master’s in design, but should I do it in India or do it abroad? As I look at it both have it’s advantages and disadvantages.

India:
After I complete [...]

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Portfolio v2

By On June 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I have updated my portfolio to include all my latest work.

My Portfolio v2

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IPL Schedule Wallpapers

By On April 15, 2009 · 7 Comments

I was looking for a chart of the IPL matches this season and I was surprised to find that all schedules available were simply text. So I decided to do something about it. Here are the results. Enjoy

[EDIT] There was a mistake with the schedule on 22nd April – Sorry! Here are the [...]

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