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December 20, 2008
Sure, graphic designers can get a lot of credit and attention – like the lead singer of a rock band. But without a strong supporting cast helping to define and execute the design, that graphic designer is singing a capella.
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September 13, 2008
Collaboration is great… to a point. Too much collaboration can be detrimental to the success of a project.
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August 26, 2008
Like software, humans also have user interfaces. What messages are you trying to send through your own personal user interface?
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February 28, 2008
Today, LinkedIn publicly revealed a new user interface that attempts to improve on the poor UX many of us have experienced with the website in the past. A lot of what LinkedIn has changed resembles other social networking/social media UI designs; do the enhancements work for the online community of business professionals?
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February 19, 2008
When designing a user interface, be aware that seemingly innocuous UI decisions can cause confusion.
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January 22, 2008
Recently, I came across a blog post entitled, “The Four Laws of Simplicity, and How to Apply Them to Life.” Interestingly, the “Four Laws” related to the process that I follow during a project Discovery Phase.
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December 22, 2007
Rhode Island School of Design, a.k.a. Riz-Dee, has appointed John Maeda as its new president. He is one of the preeminent thinkers in the design/technology community and an ideal selection to lead the design school.
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November 20, 2007
Today, I came across an interview with esteemed UX consultant, Bruce Tognazzini. One question that was asked was especially interesting; the interviewer asked Tog if any of his original Apple user experience guidelines were still relevant.
Twenty-seven years later, it’s not just relevant; it’s user experience Gospel.
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