Nov 27, 2016

Filter Failure

I've been noticing the same filters found on Crate & Barrel pop up on a few sites. For the most part, I think they are helpful in helping users find precisely what they are looking for. However, as you hover over a filter that has been used, an "X" displays EXACTLY where the dropdown affordance is usually located, making it very easy to accidentally remove filters that have already been applied.

Once we're on the topic of filters, here's an article on best practices and one that's specifically about horizontal filters (my preferred implementation).

Nov 14, 2016

Haptonn Inn Headboards

My husband and I recently had a quick stay at the Hampton Inn in Bakersfield en route to Yosemite. I was rather surprised, perplexed, and frankly disgusted at the "sticky notes" found on each of the headboards. I honestly thought they were left there accidentally by housekeeping. It creeped me out that the message on both beds were different. I felt like I had to choose between the bed with clean pillows or a clean duvet!

My husband thought it was a marketing program (he works in marketing). I googled it - he was right. I was still uneasy with the different verbiage on both notes. Seems REALLY odd to have to point out cleanliness. Seems even odder for beds to have different messaging.




Oct 3, 2016

Alert: Get Out of the Way

Another #Fail from LinkedIn...

The most natural task upon accepting an invite to connect is surely to visit the connection's profile page, which is what makes the notification badge quite unfortunately placed.




Jun 4, 2016

Perfectly Perched

Was this an accident or were these birds payed to perch on the tree branch in the upper right corner?!

Apr 3, 2016

T is for...

My husband I were in the supermarket looking for some decaf tea for him. The Tetley box seemed oddly familiar... 😳

Feb 24, 2016

Dictionary, please

I've been getting my hair highlighted for years, but never have I seen a price list this confusing!

Feb 3, 2016

Bed Bath + Box = Bad

Shame on you Bed Bath.... I ordered several items for a baby shower and it arrived in 3 orders. This one little bottle brush came package in a ridiculously oversized box. Terrible.