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UI Design Lessons: Are You Driving Your Application Usability Off A Cliff?

Posted: Jul 4th, 2008 | 1 Comment

If I had a million dollars for every time a client asked me to add more features, or more appropriately stuff and jam more features into an already bulging application, I would have published a book, bought a mansion, and maybe a small island somewhere in the South Pacific....

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....

Features In The Front Usability Get To The Back

Posted: Feb 15th, 2008 | No Comments

Almost daily I face this this challenge. In fact it is infuriating about how many times in the day a usability concern is locked into the backseat. New features almost always seem to win versus making a new product better simply by improving the usability of an application. Think of it like Jenga....

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SXSW Interactive 2009 – Let The Flow of Information Begin! SXSW is nearly upon us. This year I plan to keep track of my ideas, brainstorms, visions, goals, and whatever else pops into my head over on my discussion forums. You can feel free to read or submit ideas or even keep track of your own. Trust me if you don’t write an idea down quick you will... Mar 11th, 2009 | no responses

SXSW Day 3 – Wrap Up Wow, day 3 was incredible. Two of the panels were fantastic. One was beyond fantastic. Of course, if you were at the conference you know I”m talking about the panel “UX team of one.” ... Mar 16th, 2009 | no responses

SXSW 2008 – Day 3 Summary - Yes I know I’m a day behind, but to truly get the best perspective out I needed time to reflect. Day 3 was interesting. To start of with was the change with time. Move one hour ahead and what watch what happens to those unfortunante souls that stayed up late. They missed out on a tremendous... Mar 13th, 2008 | no responses

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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
Very good read on the eternal debate of horizontal / vertical site navigation - http://bit.ly/7avxaO - As always examine both sides. 2010/01/11
Social News - Twitter and Linked In - partner: What does this really mean? - 2010/01/11
a nice breakdown of A/B testing - http://bit.ly/5JMEvR 2010/01/11
who wil be attending #SXSW interactive this year - I am going to schedule a UI Design meetup group later this month for when in Austin 2010/01/09

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