Unusable podcast (UX & usability) Podcast
1) How UX affects SEO
How does UX influence SEO? In this episode of The Unusable Podcast, we discuss how Google takes into account loading speed, mobile optimisation and other factors when deciding what to show first.
2) Planned Obsolescence
David & Andrew discuss planned obsolescence, the practice of designing products to need replacing sooner to net the manufacturer more money. Is it a devious plot to get us all to spend more & pollute ...Show More
3) Drinking whisky & Working From Home
Being forced to work from home due to coronavirus, Andrew & David discuss video chatting using Zoom & Skype, & then the rigmarole of getting things delivered. It gets a bit silly towards the end, ...Show More
4) Security Is Pointless
Security is a hugely important topic. David & Andrew share their look on what makes for good & bad security, talk about their own experiences in building web apps, & come to the realisation none of it...Show More
5) The Internet Is Terrible Now!
Andrew & David discuss what makes the internet terrible now, like slow websites, browser inconsistencies, monopolisation & stupid people.
6) UX Writing & Microcopy
David and Andrew talk about UX writing and try to answer why it's different to copywriting, and what microcopy is. They also discuss annoying browser notifications, a more sensible way for asking to s...Show More
7) Sound Design in UX
David and Andrew look at the role of sound in usability. From deliberately loud vacuum cleaners to the crunch of a Pringle, sound is an important but often forgotten aspect of user experience. Also, D...Show More
8) Self checkouts & online shopping
We discuss the Queen going shopping & being shown how self-checkouts work, & we discuss their advantages & annoyances. Also Andy has a story about a lame practical joke on a teacher using his Tesco cl...Show More
9) Accessibility benefits everyone
In this podcast we discuss using technology with different types of disabilities & how designing for accessibility benefits everyone. We also talk about voice UI for the elderly, & Andy has a terrible...Show More
10) Designing for failure
David & Andrew discuss the importance of designing for failure & making sure the problem is communicated to the user.