Why: It is probably something the designers just didn't consider, or if they did thought it would better to have some non-audible way to convey a notification.
2. Bug: The oven in my dorm takes an excessively long time to heat up (almost 30 minutes to 400F).
Why: The oven is probably a cheaper model and just doesn't preform well.
3. Bug: The elements can take a toll on bicycles, so it would be nice to have covers for them to keep them in a nice condition outside.
Why: It cost money to put some up, and could possibly be considered an eye sore.
Why: It cost money to put some up, and could possibly be considered an eye sore.
4. Bug: The U-Lock for my bike is difficult to open and does sometimes get in the way while biking.
Why: The shape of the lock is part of the cause for both of these inconveniences.
Why: The shape of the lock is part of the cause for both of these inconveniences.
5. Bug: While biking it is hard to stay dry in the rain, as a jackets hood will usually be pushed back by the wind, and umbrellas are unrealistic to use.
Why: Riding a bike normally requires the use of both arms, and pedaling at most speeds will create wind.
Why: Riding a bike normally requires the use of both arms, and pedaling at most speeds will create wind.
6. Bug: UF has many different (and not always great) websites for students: financials, schedules, clubs, ID's and more. It can often be hard to remember or know where to go when you need to do anything.
Why: It might be simpler for each department to have their own website instead of working together on one unified one.
7. Bug: Each of my classes has their own website in addition to using canvas. Not having one place to go to check on homework can be quite annoying.
Why: Professors may not like canvas, or may just want more control over their own site.
Why: Professors may not like canvas, or may just want more control over their own site.
8. Bug: There is very little desk space in most lecture halls, which makes taking written notes difficult.
Why: The seats are primarily designed to fit a large number of students in the room.
Why: The seats are primarily designed to fit a large number of students in the room.
9. Bug: The floor numbering scheme in many of the building on campus varies from the base floor being called ground, first floor, and even other ones.
Why: It's possible different designers decided to go with their own standard, instead of look at the preexisting buildings and keeping a unified system.
Why: It's possible different designers decided to go with their own standard, instead of look at the preexisting buildings and keeping a unified system.
10. Bug: I have a little multi-tool on my key ring, which is convenient to have, but it is fairly awkward to take odd the ring. An easier way to take it on and off would be convenient.
Why: They probably prioritized the multi-tool being compact and lightweight, which meant a more complicated attachment mechanism was decided against.
Why: They probably prioritized the multi-tool being compact and lightweight, which meant a more complicated attachment mechanism was decided against.
11. Bug: The lack of counter space for cooking storage in dorm can make things difficult, especially when its hared with three other people.
Why: Dorms are small and don't offer a ton of space.
Why: Dorms are small and don't offer a ton of space.
12. Bug: It can be difficult to keep school files synced across various computers and thumb drives. Having a non-cloud based service (so internet speeds aren't important) to keep all files up to date.
Why: It can be stressful worrying about keeping so many important files on hand and easily accessible.
Why: It can be stressful worrying about keeping so many important files on hand and easily accessible.
13. Bug: The recycling on campus is limited to paper and some plastics and it would feel nice to more easily recycle materials instead of throwing them away.
Why: It may not be cost effective to spend time recycling some materials or composting food wast, even though it is possible to do so.
Why: It may not be cost effective to spend time recycling some materials or composting food wast, even though it is possible to do so.
14. Bug: Drying dishes can take up a good amount of counter space. A solution could be to have cabinets with built in drying racks and maybe even fans to keep everything more organized and efficient.
Why: Dishes need circulation to dry, which means they should be spaced out, taking up space.
Why: Dishes need circulation to dry, which means they should be spaced out, taking up space.
15. Bug: Frequently I will have issues with the UF internet, having incompatibilities with programs or operating systems. This makes doing work or most anything else in our interconnected society frustrating and sometimes temporarily impossible.
Why: They want to make sure the network is safe from people exploiting it, which is understandable, though does seem overbearing at times.
Why: They want to make sure the network is safe from people exploiting it, which is understandable, though does seem overbearing at times.
16. Bug: Getting mail is fairly infrequent here, but it would be nice to get an email notification like when receiving packages, so it would be easier to respond to letters quickly if necessary.
Why: A system like this would probably take time to implement, and fewer people are using snail mail for important communications nowadays.
Why: A system like this would probably take time to implement, and fewer people are using snail mail for important communications nowadays.
17. Bug: Between chargers, headphones, keyboards, and other computer peripherals, there is a mess of cables on and around my desk. A desk with built in cable management would help alleviate this issue.
Why: It would cost extra money, and wouldn't necessarily be a one size fits all solution, making it harder to implement campus wide.
Why: It would cost extra money, and wouldn't necessarily be a one size fits all solution, making it harder to implement campus wide.
18. Bug: For most phones if you forget to charge during the night, they will struggle to get through the following day, It would be really cool to easily get multiple days out of phone.
Why: Battery technology has not advanced at the same speed processor and screen technologies have.
19. Bug: Printers are notorious for not working when they are needed too. Having a reliable printer at this point would seem like a miracle.
Why: Moving parts are always vulnerable to breaking, which for right now, are required for printers.
20. Bug: There seems to be a rush at certain times of the day to do laundry, especially towards the night. There could be a system that would let people know good times to try.
Why: The system would have to be implemented.
Why: Battery technology has not advanced at the same speed processor and screen technologies have.
19. Bug: Printers are notorious for not working when they are needed too. Having a reliable printer at this point would seem like a miracle.
Why: Moving parts are always vulnerable to breaking, which for right now, are required for printers.
20. Bug: There seems to be a rush at certain times of the day to do laundry, especially towards the night. There could be a system that would let people know good times to try.
Why: The system would have to be implemented.
I did have some trouble coming up with things that bug me. Normally I do try to see things in a more optimistic point and not have little things bother me. My thought process was to just run through my daily routine and see what might be improve.
Hello Matthew!
ReplyDeleteI had trouble coming up with things that bothered me as well. To see everything in an optimistic view point is a wonderful gift. Don’t let that go. As we go throughout our daily routines, we shrug off the little things that bother us. I had some similar bugs to yours. Such as, my phone going through more than one day to charge. It would be nice if we didn’t have to worry about charging our devices. I know that there are charging stations now. However, it would be pretty cool if there was a solar charge for phones like there is for solar energy efficient houses. Every time you lay your phone down, a tiny solar panel would pop out and absorb sunlight for power. Haha! You should check out some of my bugs I listed at: http://entuf.blogspot.com/2016/01/bug-list.html
Hi Matthew!
ReplyDeleteI also did have trouble coming up with things that bother me. Especially that when things do suck you are a person like you and me that just tries to see things in a positive light. However, your bugs are very techy and I can appreciate that. On your 19th bug I can relate to the issue with printers. Its not really understandable how they tend not to work because of the moving parts when printers are suppose to be mobile (in some sense). Reflecting if I had to rethink a bug, I would definitely write something about dorm facilities. I really do agree on those and it is an issue at UF! Another issue I can certainly 100% agree on is laundry at night! Such a pain.. However, maybe to give you some advice something that can smooth them over is looking for solutions to deal with them daily. Maybe, these small things can eventually become workable when you come across them again. Conclusively, I feel that we can learn from each other so below I will post my blog! Awesome post again. :)
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