I used to do a presentation entitled "Ways to Fail Miserably, Quickly and Expensively with Kiosks." One of the quickest paths to failure was to not have the right people involved at the beginning of …
Most days I curse the fact that I'm not in the south of France. However, this week is especially bad. If you are a designer or trend watcher this is the week that you ache to be at Cannes Lions …
London is buzzing this summer. People flocked to the city for the Diamond Jubilee. While it captivated the world's attention, it was just a warm up for the Olympics. As athletes and devoted fans from …
As I've worked with retailers on self-service strategy, I find that sometimes people become so focused on the technology that they miss the obvious. For self-service to be successful and highly …
I just finished interviewing retailers about their employee challenges. By far, the largest complaint was about managing Gen Y, and those same complaints were echoed again last week in Dallas at the …
It's 9 p.m., and my son has fried his computer. I'm not entirely sure what is oozing from the bottom. He fervently denies that he had any liquids in the vicinity. I'm prone to believe him since it …
After hearing reports that Whistler got 4 feet of snow in March, my son and I changed our Spring Break plans and headed for the slopes. After five days of amazing skiing, SNAP! I hit a mogul wrong …
Australian customers overwhelmingly preferred self-service to human interaction, according to a recent study by the firm Galaxy Omnibus in Australia. In fact, 76 percent of those interviews said they …
Don't get me wrong. I love the new iPad. I'm on the waiting list with everyone else. I spent Saturday in the Apple Store just to get a glimpse. Retailers are clearly getting caught up in the …
Lately, clients have asked us "What's next for self-service?" Underneath it we know they are really asking, "In a world of smart phones and tablets, is there a place for the kiosk?" The reality is …
Before self-service I remember hot summer afternoons with my legs sticking to the vinyl seats of my Grandfather's Ford pickup truck as we waited for the attendant at the gas station. He'd be …
In our house, spring means two things: Chicago Cubs baseball and the school Science Fair. As I was helping my son sort out whether or not a cheese sandwich molds faster than a banana one, I started …
Apple has changed the world. No really. Don't believe me? Try imagining your iPod without that wheel or zooming in on a map without multitouch. Not only has Apple made ease-of-use an art form, It has …
Sheridan Orr is the Managing Partner of the Interrobang! Agency, a consulting firm specializing in brand experiences. She has a decade of experience in consumer behaviors, brands, technology and design. Her passion is in crafting engaging and connected customer experiences.