User Interface Design

Symco Technology Showcases: How to Provide User Experience Defined AV

April 10, 2019

As the conversation about the pending demise of custom solutions and control system programming becomes louder, the focus on user experience is trending on an upward path. User experience has become a critical part of differentiating products and solutions throughout all of the business world, modern technology, and naturally the AV industry. Ironically, custom solutions […]

When More Technology is Not Better

Steve Greenblatt

December 16, 2013

I recently got a new car after driving the same vehicle that I enjoyed for over 10 years. Although the ride and comfort were a great upgrade, I was excited about the new advancements in technology features that promised to make life easier, more convenient, and to enhance my experience during the significant amount of […]

Guest Post from John Pavlik: Intuitive Touch Screen Designs Still Reign in Commercial Settings

John Pavlik, Crestron Director of Architecture and Design

June 6, 2012

Intuitive Vs. Learnable I will be the first to admit, I love using the iPad. It’s a great product. It’s inexpensive and familiar to people. The iPad and iPhone graphics are nice, sleek and feature a clean design. These devices have brought smart homes and buildings to the forefront since facility and IT managers can […]

Guest Post from Christopher Maione: Touch Panel Design – Keep it Clean & Simple

Christopher Maione

March 19, 2012

The development of touch screen designs started in the early 1990s when touch screen control panels began to gain traction in the AV market. During my consultant career, I designed and engineered thousands of AV systems. In many instances, corporate clients would insist on a consistent “look” across all their offices worldwide. The market demanded […]