The Great Geopatriation: Digital Endings Coming for Millions of Europeans Millions of Europeans to break from Windows
There are over 250 million installations of Microsoft Windows across European businesses and homes. According to Statcounter, the company enjoys a 72% dominance of the desktop operating system market. It has been a mainstay for decades; ever since Windows 95, it has been the preferred choice of PC customers. This means millions of people know nothing other than Windows to run their computers. Could recent changes in politics and policy inspire a world without Windows?
Peekaboo! How the Erosion of Object Permanence is Undermining Digital Endings.
What was once a helpful metaphor for interaction design—centred on object permanence and ownership—has become muddled by cloud computing, social media, and digital relationships. Questions like "What is where?" and "How do I delete it?" have become increasingly difficult to answer.
How Fast is Your Circle? Learning from Lean Development
Conventional wisdom suggests making products last longer is always better. While longevity is valuable, learning fast is equally important. Testing circularity in industries with high turnover can provide insights that benefit slower-moving sectors.