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Troublesome umbrella August 19, 2008

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It’s just started to rain and she had to act quickly!

The umbrella should’ve been an invisible interface, since good usability is designed not to be something intentionally noticed as the user try to accomplish his goal. In this case, her goal was to protect herself from the rain, not to simply open the umbrella itself (the task).

But then she became ‘aware’ of the umbrella interface just because it didn’t work fine. (Poor usability, on the other hand, is always perceived by the user).

Safetying in the bus August 19, 2008

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Colorful array August 7, 2008

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Most of the cups in the Informatics Center’s kitchen are labeled with the usernames of their owners. It’s not rare for the students there to refer to one another using their usernames.

I’m telling you August 7, 2008

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‘Carlos’ worst broth’.

Slippers as carpet August 1, 2008

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Mobile snack bar unfolded August 1, 2008

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Ages at the bus stop August 1, 2008

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Mapping options July 30, 2008

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Computer Science students (probably in trouble) deciding whether they should show up for some exam. Taken at the Informatics Center, UFPE.

Vitrine July 30, 2008

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Bottle covers July 26, 2008

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Beer and sauce bottles in a restaurant table. Taken in Garanhuns, Pernambuco, during the Winter Festival.

Poor animals July 26, 2008

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‘Area reserved for smokers and pets’.

Take a seat July 25, 2008

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Saving space July 25, 2008

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Thank you, last washer! July 25, 2008

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Vote for him? July 25, 2008

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“Pedestrians, I mess up your way but I promess I’ll make your life better!”

Hands free July 24, 2008

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An ancient way of carrying stuff.

Next-door rivals July 24, 2008

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Pride for their teams must be exhibited, particularly in the country wherein football is like a religion.

Total convenience July 23, 2008

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Nobody seems expected to own a land number in Brazil any longer.

Male imagery July 23, 2008

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Many stands selling guarana juice (supposed to be an aphrodisiac) in Recife are often named after their female sellers.

Expectation July 23, 2008

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Definitions: to consider probable or certain (Merriam-Webster); an expectant mental attitude (Dictionary.com).