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Andrew Wing Kosner of Forbes wrote an interesting column yesterday. In it, he delves into the mind of mobile designer and developer Josh Clark. More specifically, Kosner presents Clark -- with his recent conference presentation called "Seven Deadly Mobile Myths" -- as an opponent to usability expert Jakob Nielsen.

In this article, we'll examine a few recurring principles of (invented) place design that can easily be applied to the design process of almost any space, including retail ones.  After all, if Disney Imagineers use them, why shouldn't we?

These are more techniques than a magic recipe for creating a succesful place. Still, a "magic recipe" is required -- it comes from the brand and character of the store, and it needs to be clearly defined beforehand.  

Earlier today, my colleagues and I watched Nokia's video for its latest concept phone, the GEM (below). The company is calling the phone a "21st century mobile jewel," because its entire surface (like a precious stone) is a touch-sensitive screen.

Below are the reactions of Collin Prior (iQmetrix UX Architect/Business Analyst), Tony Burbage (iQmetrix UI Designer) and Cherie Korol (iQmetrix Interface Designer):