Andra pointed me to this video of a paper-like computer from the sci-fi show Caprica…the Hearst Skiff is getting closer but still no cigar.
See also: Mark Coleran, designer of fantasy user interfaces.
And: I was catching up on 30 Rock tonight, which is (strangely enough?) promotionally furnished by Apple, and I noticed a few design problems. The iMac that Kenneth and Jack are snooping around on has horribly faked interfaces for Photo Booth and iCal.
Also: the iMacs have a webcam built invisibly into the display, hidden behind the glass. However, subtle design does not equal comedic effect, so in the show this computer with a beautifully integrated webcam has a big, clunky prop webcam hanging off the top of it.
Needless to say I was amused and horrified by these design changes. I’m surprised that with their freakish level of control over user experience and image Apple didn’t ask the producers to change these.
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