The article discusses the growing discontent with modern technology that relies heavily on touchscreens and LED indicators, citing consumer experiences that highlight frustrations with these designs. Amber Case, founder of the Calm Tech Institute, emphasizes the importance of tactile elements in technology for mental well-being, arguing that the absence of physical buttons contributes to user stress. The institute's mission focuses on educating designers to create products that align with human cognitive needs, advocating for a shift back to intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance rather than distract from daily tasks.
Calm Tech Institute is kind of a consumer advocacy body that's collecting stories and research from neuroscientists that says, look at how the mind wants texture.
When we don't have it and we replace it with glass, we're not only losing something about human experience, but we're actually causing the mind stress.
Once we learn [how to ride a bike], we never have to learn it again. Whereas, with how a lot of software ... you have to relearn it.
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