CH AlbachKatie Mackey

Hall of Fame/Shame Presentation

PicnikPhoto Editing Made Fun

Picnik – Getting StartedRegistration available, but

not required

Getting Started: FAME!

Picnik – Photo EditingOnce a photo is uploaded, the “Edit” tab provides different editing

options: Rotate, Crop, Resize, Explore, Colors, Sharpen, Red Eye

Auto-fixColors Auto Colors Neutral PickerUndo/Reset

Advanced Features

Photo Editing: FAME!

Picnik – Photo Creation

Photo Creation: FAME!

Many different options to modify photo

Clear distinction between regular and “Premium” tools

Picnik – UsabilityGreat use of animations.

Usability: FAME!

Decent reversibility of actions.The browser ‘back’ button undoes

your last navigation action.Undo button, but no <ctrl>+z

Good use of feedback. Widespread use of tooltips.

Picnik – AccessibilityThe full page of the

application is implemented in flash.

Accessibility: SHAME!

Can easily choose from many different languages.

Picnik – Problems

Problems: SHAME!

Some inconsistent / useless tooltips.

Pervasive pressure to upgrade to ‘premium’.

Some pages too busy.

Picnik – Overall Decision

Picnik: FAME!

Feature DecisionGetting Started Fame!

Photo Editing Fame!

Photo Creation Fame!

Usability Fame!

Accessibility Shame!

Problems Shame!