Archive for 'Thinking'
Simplicity is Not Overrated, Just Misunderstood
“Features win over simplicity, even when people realize that it is accompanied by more complexity,” is what Don Norman states in his “Simplicity is Highly Overrated” article.
Read more »Solving the Bottom Bar Problem with Fitt’s Law
A growing trend in web design is the bottom bar. YouTube’s playlist bar is a good example. In my previous article, I identified the problems with their bottom bar, and one of the biggest ones is that it’s too complex in its display and function.
Read more »Problems with the YouTube Playlist Bar
First, let’s get one thing clear, the concept of the playlist is a great idea. The problem is not the playlist idea, but the manner the playlist bar displays and functions in the user interface.
Read more »Why Project Managers are a Barrier for Designers
Project managers serve as the liaison between the designer and the client, but sometimes instead of serving as the liaison they can be a barrier between the designer and the client.
Read more »Interpretation of a Steve Jobs Quote
Getting feedback from users is an important part of the process when it comes to UX design. What’s equally as important is being able to interpret the feedback the correct way.
Read more »Mimicking Objects in Design
A great principle that allows you to create advanced designs is the principle of mimicry. It is probably one of the oldest design principles, but an effective one. It allows people to relate to your design in a meaningful and memorable way.
Read more »What Minimalist Really Means
I constantly hear the term “minimalist” being thrown around like a football. In the design world, there are different ways to describe a design that is simple, clear and easy to use. A common term that’s being used is “minimalist”.
Read more »Why Principles are so Important
This video shows us that principles are the fundamental ingredients in good design. Without the principles the design is lost. For example, a cup becomes a cup only when it’s designed using the principles that make up a cup.
Read more »How the iPhone 4 Issue Could’ve Been Prevented
As many of you all know by now, there is a major design defect in Apple’s iPhone 4. When you hold the phone in your hand the signal strength drops, and so do your calls.
Read more »What the Death of Microsoft Kin Means
Despite customer dissatisfaction with the Microsoft Kin, this failure is an indication of something much more significant. It’s a true sign of what Paul Rand once said: “Don’t try to be original; just try to be good.”
Read more »Storytelling and Design
When you’re planning to design a website, where do you start? There are so many pieces involved that thinking about them all can be quite overwhelming. Just like with any other monumental task the best way is to take it step-by-step.
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