<p>This time, we discuss the fascinating concept of '<a href="https://sketchplanations.com/thoughtless-acts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thoughtless Acts</a>'—simple, everyday innovations people make to adapt to their environment without even thinking about it. From hanging tea bags on mug handles to hanging shirts on a washing machine door, we explore how unnoticed behaviours can inspire better design and usability. We also delve into the origins of the term inspired by the work and <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thoughtless-Acts-Jane-Fulton-Suri/dp/0811847756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">book</a> from human factors researcher, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-fulton-suri-64098a57" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jane Fulton Suri</a> and her work at <a href="https://www.ideo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IDEO</a>. Once again, the team come prepared with buckets full of examples of Thoughtless Acts they've caught themselves doing or have observed in others - unsurprisingly, Tom brings ups dishwashers again! </p><p>Join the conversation and share your own examples of thoughtless acts by emailing <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> or by leaving us a <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/voicemail/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">voice note here</a>. Don't forget to check out the episode artwork and visit <a href="https://www.sketchplanations.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketchplanations.com</a> for more insightful sketches!</p><br><p><strong>Timeline of Topics Discussed</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Thoughtless Acts</p><p>01:53 Defining Thoughtless Acts</p><p>03:24 Origins of the Concept</p><p>05:58 Examples of Thoughtless Acts</p><p>08:20 Degrees of Thoughtlessness</p><p>11:12 Importance in Design</p><p>12:40 Personal Hacks and Innovations</p><p>15:27 Observations in Design</p><p>21:26 Coffee Mugs and Shopping Trolleys</p><p>22:19 Observing Daily Interactions</p><p>24:04 Designing for Better Usability</p><p>26:14 Everyday Improvisations</p><p>32:02 Signalling and Subtle Messages</p><p>33:58 Accidents and Tool Design</p><p>37:17 Listener Engagement and Conclusion</p><br><p>All music on this podcast series is provided by the extremely talented <a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Franc Cinelli</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
