I had to sign a NDA (that's Non Disclosure Agreement, to you laymen out there) so I can't really get into what we discussed in regards to products or usage so don't expect more from me regarding the usability study.
The Google people were all nice and attentive, as though they really were interested in the feedback our group provided. That's good.
One of my largest concerns wasn't about anything a Googler said or did, but rather a couple of people in the study seemed to keep forgetting we were talking about mobile usage. They wanted features that are either already built into G+Photos or the desktop (browser) interface.
Otherwise I thought there were some great ideas tossed around and some really good brainstorming among us even if most of what we did was on paper with highlighters, scissors and tape. Actually, all of it was on paper. It's a good thing Google recycles. ;)
So, Minnesota would rather people not be able to advance themselves without the officiating organization paying a fee, first? Do libraries have to pay a fee to lend books? Do documentaries put together by universities have to pay a fee first? If I move into the state and give away old college text books, do I have to pay a fee first? http://www.forbes.com/sites/evapereira/2012/10/19/minnesota-bans-free-online-education/
Are you a terrorist? http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-declares-all-atheists-are-terrorists-in-new-law-to-crack-down-on-political-dissidents-9228389.html
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The Google people were all nice and attentive, as though they really were interested in the feedback our group provided. That's good.
One of my largest concerns wasn't about anything a Googler said or did, but rather a couple of people in the study seemed to keep forgetting we were talking about mobile usage. They wanted features that are either already built into G+Photos or the desktop (browser) interface.
Otherwise I thought there were some great ideas tossed around and some really good brainstorming among us even if most of what we did was on paper with highlighters, scissors and tape. Actually, all of it was on paper. It's a good thing Google recycles. ;)