I know we probably don’t need another post describing the chasm between Marketing and Design, but here we go In recent years I’ve seen Marketing destroy good experiences for political reasons, timelines, advertising, and turf-wars. Of course these are the things that bother us Designers most. We want to produce a great product, something we’re proud of and yes, even something that will help make the company money.

Yes, I just happened upon a Wii the other day (and by “happened upon” I mean waited in line for 45mins at a Best Buy last Sunday). The verdict? Pretty cool. I’ve been a fan of gaming since my Dad’s Atari – you know the kind that took the 5 1/4 discs (remember those kids?). But what’s different this time, then the other 10+ gaming machines I’m sure I’ve owned over the years – it’s not just about the graphics, it’s about the experience.