"It's hard to understate the impact his ideas have had on the space, " says Phill Ryu, a developer who helped design the Clear task-management app, which uses variations on "pull-to-refresh" and has been downloaded more than 800, 000 times.
But, as time wore on, the subtle inconveniences of the design became increasingly clear.
Contemporary technologies are integrated with these refined materials to make a clear design statement.
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Boasting an iconic sail inspired design and crystal clear sound reproduction, Edifier's Spinnaker evokes a sensory experience unlike any other.
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But when the over-all design of the picture becomes clear, we feel cheated rather than enlightened.
This is a clear indicator that the design is a significant improvement versus a process or node change.
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In terms of its design, the interior reflects a clear alignment with the interiors of the other new compact Mercedes-Benz models, reinterpreted here for a sophisticated and exceptionally high-quality SUV.
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Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn says the new F1 W04 is a "clear step forward in design and detail sophistication over its predecessor, " while Lotus have continued their design themes with the E21, according to technical chief James Allison.
With a clear vision, great product design, and superior execution Apple became the cool consumer device company.
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The Feast team is humble in their aspiration to build a better world, but their approach is clear and focused on solution design and enterprise creation to improve targeted issues.
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In the longer term, as design practices improve and organizations focus on defining clear business objectives, gamification will have a significant business impact and become an important means for organizations to engage audiences at a deeper level.
It wouldn't surprise us to see Intel put a bit more effort into the NUC's industrial design in subsequent iterations, but it's clear that the current generation is geared toward the hobbyists that are more interested in the system's inner beauty.
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But sitting in both cars made it clear the Bentley was at another level of design, quality and comfort.
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The decision was unusual because instead of waiting for data, Merck decided, based on the study's design, that the trial was unlikely to provide a clear answer.
The NLa combines high-fidelity stereo game audio and crystal-clear communication in a sleek, lightweight and durable design.
Other faults highlighted in the report were a lack of clear objectives from the start and flaws in the design of the project.
The rich red design is a digital printing of a photograph of a worn rug, clear from a distance but blurry up close.
Adware is ubiquitous on the Internet, but it isn't yet clear how far this latest piece of crime-by-design--so new it hasn't yet been given a cool name--has spread.
But the model version makes the simple beauty of the design, by Japan's Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, eminently clear.
For the most authentic, crystal-clear listening experience that combines ease of use, enjoyment and sleek design, the Philips micro system range with SoundSphere speakers is everything you need.
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Councillor Matheson was an enthusiastic advocate of change, but he announced the winning design would not go ahead, saying the people of Glasgow had made it clear they did not want radical changes.
Design of the Year jury member Griff Rhys Jones said the website was "a clear winner".
Responsive design implicitly suggests that mobile is a subset of the traditional Web, but it is clear that people use mobile for a very different end.
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The fixed fee model works for design stages with easily defined goals that are unlikely to change, while parts with less clear objectives are better served via time and materials.
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The introduction of a radical and game-like form of navigation would be a clear signal that Apple is still in the leadership role when it comes to interface design.
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When you consider the fact that just a quarter of design- and technology-based Kickstarter projects deliver their goals on time, then it becomes clear that it may not be a viable platform for those who are in pursuit of reliable financial returns.
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Given the clear market for these products among busy mobile professionals, bars are arguably a less clever way to design digital wallets.
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