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Merry UXmas

Posted: December 25th, 2010 | Author: jasonsack | Filed under: innovation, UX | 2 Comments »

Wrapping PaperI’ve been wrapping presents for many a year, and this is the first time I recall seeing this little UX enhancement to wrapping paper. Naturally, designers have always focused on creating a seductive experience of the gift recipient. Wrapping paper can turn anything into an object of desire.

But the gift giver also has a critical interaction with the paper. Providing some user cues on the side of the paper that the wrapper needs to interact with is simple and smart. It’s one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas. These small innovations always makes me pause and consider what other everyday experiences could be improved by just looking at them from a different angle… Once in a while you can get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right.

Happy Holidays,
Jason

2 Comments on “Merry UXmas”

  1. 1 Seckes said at 10:15 pm on January 10th, 2011:

    Hi Jason,

    funny: I had thoughts along those lines seeing this wrapping-paper enhancement for the first time last year as well.

  2. 2 Jason said at 4:59 pm on January 29th, 2011:

    Thanks for your comment. It’s such a little thing, but it’s great that someone starting thinking about the rest of the experience. And a good lesson for UX designers.

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