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UI Design Series 1: Web Application Design Where’s The Vision? What’s The Value?

Posted: Apr 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Welcome to my first in a series of design processes instructions and examples. These are setup in such a way as to walk you through development cycles in relation to creating, producing, usability testing, and execution from a UI Design stand point. ...

Design Lessons: Should You Rush Your Design To Market or Stall it for Great Design?

Posted: Apr 9th, 2008 | No Comments

What makes a good design? Is it the process of creating the design, the aesthetic, or the usability? Does increasing a complex process for design force it to be good, or hinder a web application’s creative possibilities? The House that Jack Built…Is Crumbling Down Let’s say you...

Which Widget is the Right Widget for My Application Design?

Posted: Apr 7th, 2008 | No Comments

Let’s talk about proper widget usage. It’s imperative to know when to use the right tool for the right job. I wouldn’t use a sledge hammer to hang a painting (unless it was a very large painting.) I wouldn’t use a socket wrench as a pliers. I could use a butter knife to...

When is it the Right Time to Use Icons?

Posted: Apr 2nd, 2008 | No Comments

When is it appropriate to use icons in your application? This is a decision I always have to make when creating a complex application. There are several key factors that you can use to support your reasoning for utilizing icons. It’s important to know why to use icons over some other method....

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Developing an Effective Corporate Social Community with Baby Steps – Part 1 So let’s talk a bit about effective corporate communities. Social network and social connectivity is all the rage. So much so that it has become the first “thing” some businesses look at when they build out an on line presence, or look to make changes to an existing one.... Sep 16th, 2009 | no responses

When is it the Right Time to Use Icons? When is it appropriate to use icons in your application? This is a decision I always have to make when creating a complex application. There are several key factors that you can use to support your reasoning for utilizing icons. It’s important to know why to use icons over some other method.... Apr 2nd, 2008 | no responses

SXSW Interactive 2008 – Day 1 March 7, 2008 There were only a few book discussions today. The first one really touched on some principles regarding social reputation and managing social reps online. Since these were simply book discussions the conversation never really answerd any questions. It’s kind of like you have to buy the book... Mar 8th, 2008 | no responses

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Konigi -creator and one of my fav sites - moves to work on BALSAMIQ a great ui prototyping tool - http://bit.ly/cywlAK 2010/03/01
10 must see UI / UX / interaction design videos via - johnny holland http://bit.ly/9cV4Wt 2010/03/01
Article on rich interactions - http://bit.ly/bZttrs 2010/02/13
Great article on the Mega DRop down type menu.... I see a lot more of these lately: http://bit.ly/bXZQMM 2010/02/10
Because it's always a good idea to have a x - compatible browser testing place - http://bit.ly/6bGQGc 2010/01/25
Excellent look at realism and deconstruction of iconic imagery as it pertains to UI DESIGN - http://bit.ly/6vbIC9) 2010/01/22
Great article for when clients say just jam that content togehter more: - Whitespace is your friend - http://bit.ly/8R1Qro 2010/01/12
A comical look at the frustrating world of PRINTERS- but very true: http://bit.ly/6MsdIi) 2010/01/12

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