Product Behavior

No, this phone is not really red, and yes, the quotes are superfluous. But, in this case, it’s all fine. It’s not a red phone but it is a “RED PHONE.”

This site uses WordPress as its blogging engine. I like it because it works really well, and it’s customizable. If you have a little technical knowledge, you can add plug-ins to extend the functionality of your site. If you have a lot, you can tweak the code and add any feature you can dream up and code. But what if you’re a dummy? Or, rather, a Dummy? In that case, you can read WordPress for Dummies, which is the #1 book on blogging at Amazon and has been for a few months.

Steinway pianos are still made completely by hand. The result is less product than living object that speaks directly to the artists that plays it. What can we take from that relationship as we design less specialized products and services?

We had a snowstorm in New England yesterday, which wasn’t a big deal unless you were driving in the same direction as everyone else. Before the storm, I checked to make sure I had all the essentials, and realized that my snow shovel was broken. So I went to the store and bought a new one, which led me to ponder the value of a manufacturer’s warranty. Bear with me.

It’s been pretty interesting lately to look at how companies have been aiming technology products at an aging population. Two I’ve noticed lately are the Jitterbug cell phone, and the Jumbo Univeral Remote.