PushHandle
Smart Design for Users who want to do more with the Internet.
I am Michael Curry, I am an interaction designer that works on improving how people add, organize, and use their travel information through TripIt.
Prior to working for TripIt, I have lead optimization design strategy and production for Omniture and their varied client base.
In addition, I have designed, developed, and consulted for various great startups including: Snooth, Dapper, Multiply, FantasySP, Pandora Data Systems, and Relevance Amplified.
PushHandle, is a name I use to reference my user design mission. It stems from the small genius of the push handle on the common revolving door. In my opinion, user satisfaction comes from a number of variables... However, they all do not matter if the momentum of user objective is interrupted. With a revolving door, users can forego back steps in pulling open a door and at the same time the entrance can handle a greater amount of traffic via the improved door design affordance. The interactive spectrum has many pages, patterns, and elements vs. doors but the methodology can be translated. Always design to keep the user's mind out of interaction and on objectives.