Something about flying does a body good.
Not merely the promise of sailing through the air with the greatest of ease, but the idea of being forced to shut down, from all our devices, if only for a short time.
While on a flight recently I had no Internet connection, so I began playing with apps on my smart phone. It is amazing the amount of work that is put into concept, creative and development that often goes unnoticed. Having the luxury (no Wi-Fi) of being able to focus on one thing, for an extended period, brings this to light.
I was impressed by the Biophelia app. As a user is navigating through a virtual universe. I truly appreciate the insight into the idea behind the app. The developers provide this with an essay about the music; liner notes if you will.
Although a very different type, the utility of Jamie Oliver’s Recipe app also helps fill the gap of connectivity. Users can browse recipes complimented by photos, add or delete items from a shopping list and view videos.
There are many others of course, these two I found particularly helpful in filling my latest boredom void.
I appreciate that both development teams found the nice blend of online and offline content. Granted, there are hardly times anymore where we don’t have access to Wi-Fi, but when we don’t, based on my most recent flight, I want to make sure the things we are producing can still be functional and aren’t merely window dressing.
-Brad
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