The things we take for granted

A simple moment watching a friend discover the mouse scroll wheel highlights how much tech literacy we take for granted. Designers must remember the shift of the average user and avoid widening the digital divide.

Published: Tuesday, April 24th 2007

3 mins (593 words)

Article archive - page 12

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