User Experience
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Is it ever right to make things harder?
User experience often defaults to asking how to make life easier for the end user. Geoff Meads explores times where it’s actually preferred to make life ... -
The march towards “ens***ification” (and how to apply the brakes)
Technology is taking away from personal connections and potentially hurting overall experiences. Geoff Meads explores what can be done to reverse this trend. I admit it, ... -
First do no harm: Sometimes tech just makes things worse
Just because the technology is there, it doesn’t mean that we need to install it. Geoff Meads explores a worrying trend in the AV space and ... -
Key lessons from a massive MDU project
In part one of a two-part article, Geoff Meads looks at key lessons from an integrator who had to come into a “finished” job to fix ... -
Show me the buttons!
In early December 2023, I completed a mission that I’ve been working onThe way we control our technology is changing, sometimes for the better, sometimes for ... -
The positives and negatives of a one-make system
Compatibility is a major talking point for AV control solutions. Geoff Meads looks at the benefits and downsides of a one-make system. As a child, I ... -
Eight trends to look out for in next-generation control systems
Control systems are always changing and updating. Geoff Meads stops to look at trends moving forward that integrators need to keep an eye out for. It’s ... -
Fully custom or out-of-the-box control?
A fully customised control system can greatly enhance the end user experience but sometimes, what comes with the product might be best. Geoff Meads looks at ... -
Why the future of wireless may not be RF
As technology evolves, the next big question is what we’ll be using for wireless communication. Geoff Meads explains why the future might not be as we ... -
Are URLs out of control?
While we all know how to search for things on the web, URLs are often overlooked. Geoff Meads explains how they work and why they keep ...
