Another lecture in IHMC's award winning lecture series. www.ihmc.us Time was when the products we used had two knobs and a switch and we knew how to use them instinctively. If we used a computer, it was for our job, and we invested days learning how to use it. Then came cable boxes, VCRs and ATMS. Now we use computers (or devices with integrated computers) constantly. We can no longer invest time in learning the idiosyncrasies of each. Today's devices must be intuitive in their user experiences, and designers must respect their customers' time and perspective. Also, the rise of the Internet gives the opportunity to create holistic user experiences which include not only the device, but customer support, and ultimately the brand and identity of the manufacturer itself. Lars Perkins can best be described as an entrepreneur, explorer, filmmaker, inventor, parent, pilot, photographer, world traveler and creator of startup companies. He speaks English, German and Swedish and is an avid digital photographer whose numerous digital photo collections from around the world can be viewed online. In addition, Lars is an avid airplane and helicopter pilot and flight instructor. He is a member of the Explorer's club and a volunteer pilot for Remote Area Medical, flying relief missions to South America and other destinations. In 2011, Perkins became a member of the NASA Advisory Council and serves as Chair of the Education and Public Outreach Committee. Currently Lars Perkins is <b>...</b>
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