Here’s an interesting experiment into the usability of GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) specifically for the web. Originally intended as a simple experiment to see just how much we are attached to mouse-clicks,  the project has spiralled and now data is being collected on how people can use an interface environment without clicking the mouse, and if that is a useful way for people to interact with technology.

The website itself, built in Flash, is navigated solely by rolling over sections to release their content. The site is very fast and smoothly animated making the experience very visually impressive. Whilst exploring the site you’ll come across lots of click-related information as well a button lab which suggests alternatives to the mouse click, such as different mouse-strokes to activate buttons.

A very interesting project & study. You can visit the site dontclick.it here and try it out for yourself.

Ever had one of those days where things just don’t go right at work? The boss is hounding you for that all-important document and your computer just won’t stop crashing? It’s happened to all of us at one time or another. Some bad days at work though have much greater consequences than others:

Metal skins have become the standard for contemporary architectural design – they’re thin, flexible and adaptable to an infinite variety of shapes. But at BMW, metal is old news.  Their new concept car GINA is clad entirely with a pliable cloth - a pretty radical re-thinking of enclosure that will be sure to influence architects and designers worldwide.  Check out the video below.