Not content with making sure that your journey to the wilds of Norfolk goes without a hitch whether you’re using the app or the physical GPS unit, TomTom aren’t resting. This summer they’re aiming to map four paradise islands. And they’re looking for some help. Your help, to be precise. They’re looking for a family […]
In episode 8 of the Emporia Telecom video series, we get down to business with Ian Hosking, Senior Research Associate at the Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge. I asked Ian to outline the reasoning behind accessible devices. Why can’t we just given every old person and anyone with a slight impairment an Apple iPhone […]
In episode 7 of the Emporia Telecom video series, Ian Hosking, Senior Research Associate at the Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge, explains how the emergency button works on Emporia handsets. The key issue here is that it’s not just a serial dialler — that’s no use if your primary contact’s voicemail answers. You need […]
It’s time for episode 6 of the Emporia Telecom video series. Ian Hosking, Senior Research Associate at the Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge, is back! In this episode, I asked Ian to give us an overview of Emporia’s Elegance handset from the point of view of accessibility. If you haven’t looked closely at Emporia’s […]
In episode 5 of the Emporia Telecom video series, we hear once again from Ian Hosking, Senior Research Associate at the Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge. Ian discusses his institution’s work with Emporia, explaining their research and evidence-gathering to demonstrate that the company’s handsets really do add value for their target demographics. Here’s the […]
It’s time for episode 4 of our Emporia Telecom series. In this episode, we’re back talking with Ian Hosking, Senior Research Associate at the Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge. Ian works regularly with Emporia to help ensure their products and services adopt all the principles of Inclusive Design. I asked Ian to discuss the […]
In episode 3 of our Emporia Telecom series, we talk to Ian Hosking, Senior Research Associate at the Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge. Ian works regularly with Emporia to help ensure their products and services adopt all the principles of Inclusive Design. This is a design philosophy that, as Ian describes, many mobile manufacturers […]
Continuing our sponsored video series with Emporia Telecom, I’m pleased to bring you episode 2. In this one, the company’s CEO, Eveline Pupeter-Fellner, discusses the philosophy behind the company’s super-easy-to-use handsets. Here’s the video: Did you miss the first episode? Check it out here: Episode 1, an introduction to Emporia Telecom