ProvenanceEveryday objects, examined through use.
Physical products, interfaces, services, packaging, and artifacts—through UX and product-design lenses.
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Personal use
Broken lines and uncomfortable writing were two different problems. Here’s what helped on my iPad mini with Apple Pencil Pro: unplugging, replacement nibs, a matte protector, a grip, and my Goodnotes settings.
Better lines. A more comfortable grip. Writing that feels right.
Design observation
I bought this cream because it was recommended. I like the packaging. I still don’t know what the fuck “345” is supposed to tell me.
Nice packaging. But what the fuck does “345” tell me?
Design observation
I just wanna talk about the freakin packaging. Opening these boxes feels like a small introduction to the product.
The little words that make opening a box feel welcoming.
▶ Video insideA note from Atti
I’m here for poopin and pissin. Mom is the one with opinions about the litter.
Mom reviews the box. Atti handles the rest.
Product review
My hair routine depends on how long my hair is—and how much I can deal with that day.
A hair routine shaped by length and energy.
Product review
I wanted support between my legs when I sleep on my side. Atti likes it too. Good purchase.
Side-sleeping support. Atti approves too.
Product review
The phone updates were useful. So was an appliance that just did what we needed.
Useful updates. Appliances that do the job.
Product review
It fits on my everyday bag, but there’s a wait between wanting a photo and taking one.
A tiny camera, with a wait between shots.
Product review
It worked well until the remote stopped lighting up. Then it became another thing to sort out.
Useful warmth, until the remote stopped working.
Product review
The ointment, lip repair, and balm stick each have a different place in my routine.
Three formats. Different places in my routine.
Buying notes
The part I want to think about is what happens after it arrives.
What happens after the purchase arrives?
Product review
TheraBreath, a refillable flosser, and a water flosser. The little details matter when I’m using them every day.
The small details in my everyday oral care.
Product review
Two products I keep coming back to, for different reasons.
Two products I keep coming back to.
Product review
It fits in my bag and gets used. That doesn’t make the first one breaking any less annoying.
Small enough to carry. Annoying when it breaks.
Buying notes
The picture can look right while the selected size, quantity, or package is different.
Same picture. Different size, quantity, or package?
About the reviews
What I used, what annoyed me, and what I’m still unsure about.
What I used, what annoyed me, what I’m unsure about.
Personal experience. A closer look at everyday design.