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You’re Blocking My View, Subaru! #wtfUX

by Josh Tyson
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By identifying and sharing examples of bad UX, we can rid the world of poorly designed experiences.

The world is full of poorly designed experiences. By identifying and sharing them, maybe we can shrink their numbers.

This example of #wtfUX comes from UX Mag contributor Cory Lebson, who takes issue with Subaru’s obtrusive on-screen notification as he’s trying to use the reverse camera to back out of his driveway.

 

Keep these coming. Send them to us via Twitter or Facebook using the hastag #wtfUX or email them to: [email protected] with “#wtfUX” in the subject line.

 

post authorJosh Tyson

Josh Tyson
Josh Tyson is the co-author of the first bestselling book about conversational AI, Age of Invisible Machines. He is also the Director of Creative Content at OneReach.ai and co-host of both the Invisible Machines and N9K podcasts. His writing has appeared in numerous publications over the years, including Chicago Reader, Fast Company, FLAUNT, The New York Times, Observer, SLAP, Stop Smiling, Thrasher, and Westword. 

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