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The UX of Learning
"While roughly consistent with Bloom’s Taxonomy, her research yielded much greater insight into the sequential nature of learning and its implications on the digital environment." from A List Apart.
design  education  learning  usability  ux 
august 2011 by kvnglbrtsn
Long Live the Redesign
"The redesign disease is in full effect on the Web. It teaches us that it's quick and painless, and we can always redesign our problems away. And the cycle of meaningless design continues. It's time to stop this madness. Realign it, or refine it. Focus and attack the high priority issues that will cause little disruption and improve on the experience. Set up ways to measure and diagnose specific problems."
ux  redesign  usability 
may 2011 by kvnglbrtsn
Mobile First
"More often than not, the mobile experience for a Web application or site is designed and built after the PC version is complete. Here's three reasons why Web applications should be designed for mobile first instead."
mobile  usability  development  redesign 
march 2011 by kvnglbrtsn
URL Design
"URLs are universal....They are the one universal syntax of the web. Don’t take that for granted."
url  design  usability 
february 2011 by kvnglbrtsn
Testing Content
"Whether the purpose of your site is to convince people to do something, to buy something, or simply to inform, testing only whether they can find information or complete transactions is a missed opportunity: Is the content appropriate for the audience? Can they read and understand what you’ve written?" from A List Apart.
content  usability  ux  webdesign 
december 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
10 Usability Tips Based on Research Studies
"...research results such as eye-tracking studies, reports, analytics, and usability surveys..."
ux  ui  usability  design  redesign  research 
september 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
Next-generation UX
"Remember, multi-touch interfaces don’t make computers more human, they allow us to be a little more human while we are using them."
design  gesture  touch  interaction  usability  ui  ux 
august 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
Quick and Dirty Remote User Testing
"Don’t miss out on invaluable user feedback. Connect with your users to test your designs online and over the phone. There are no excuses." from A List Apart.
analytis  usability  ui  ux  research  content 
may 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
Don’t listen to Le Corbusier—or Jakob Nielsen
"Software cries out for personality, for ornamentation, for delight. To reflect higher aspirations, and evoke emotion."
ux  usability  software 
april 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
Scrolling and Attention
Web users spend 80% of their time looking at information above the page fold. Although users do scroll, they allocate only 20% of their attention below the fold. from Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox.
fold  design  research  usability  ux  ui 
march 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
Best Practices for Hints and Validation in Web Forms
from Six Revisions.
forms  howto  validation  bestpractices  usability 
february 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
Five User Experience Trends I'll be Watching in 2010
"But another possibility is the emergence of a culture that truly values experience..."
ux  usability  trend  webdesign 
february 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
Usabilla
Transparent usability. Hassle free usability testing.
usability  analytics  ux 
february 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
UserTesting.com
Low cost usability testing
usability  ux  analytics 
february 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
Words that Zing
When someone consults a website, there is a precious opportunity not only to provide useful information but also to influence their decision. To make the most of this opportune moment, we must ensure that the site says or does precisely the right thing at precisely the right time. Understanding the rhetorical concept of kairos can help us craft a context for the opportune moment and hit the mark with appropriately zingy text. from a list apart.
content  copywriting  usability  strategy 
february 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
Realism in UI Design
The goal is not to make your user interface as realistic as possible. The goal is to add those details which help users identify what an element is, and how to interact with it, and to add no more than those details.
web  usability  ux  ui 
january 2010 by kvnglbrtsn
10 Usability Crimes You Really Shouldn’t Commit
common mistakes or overlooked areas.
bestpractices  usability  redesign 
december 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
On Web Typography
With the floodgates poised to open and the promise of many typefaces being freed up for use on websites, choosing the right face to complement a website’s design will need to become another notch in the designer’s belt. But where do we start? from a list apart.
typography  fonts  usability 
november 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Real Web Type in Real Web Context
Now that browsers support real fonts in web pages and we can license complete typefaces for such use, we need to know exactly how our type renders in screens, in web browsers. Presenting Web Font Specimen, a handy, free resource for web designers and type designers. from a list apart.
typography  fonts  usability 
november 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
The Myth of Usability Testing
A good usability professional must identify high-priority problems and make appropriate recommendations. But a good designer must also be able to design well in the first place. This is one area in which usability testing has the power to hone designers’ instincts without the cost of formal testing on every project. from a list apart.
usability  analytics  process  methodology  ux  ui  redesign 
november 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
You Can Get There From Here: Websites for Learners
If what we find changes who we become, we have to be vigilant about creating content worth exploring, worth discovering. from a list apart.
education  learning  web  content  ux  usability 
november 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
10 Heuristics for User Interface Design
These are ten general principles for user interface design. They are called "heuristics" because they are more in the nature of rules of thumb than specific usability guidelines. by Jakob Nielsen
ui  interface  tips  ux  interaction  usability  reference 
october 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Mastery, Mystery, and Misery: The Ideologies of Web Design
The design ideology can make or break a site. from Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox.
usability  design  ui  ux 
october 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Corporate Usability Maturity: Stages 5-8
An organization that reaches the managed usability stage still has far to go to reach usability nirvana. Attaining these higher maturity levels requires many years of effort. from Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox.
usability  analytics  ux  ui  process 
october 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Corporate Usability Maturity: Stages 1-4
As their usability approach matures, organizations typically progress through the same sequence of stages, from initial hostility to widespread reliance on user research. from Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox.
usability  analytics  ux  ui  development  roi 
october 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Usability Testing Demystified
User research helps you make good, solid, confident decisions about design. The good news is that it doesn’t need to be complicated. from a list apart.
usability  ux  ui  process  howto  redesign 
october 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Powers of 10: Time Scales in User Experience
From 0.1 seconds to 10 years or more, user interface design has many different timeframes, and each has its own particular usability issues. From Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox.
usability  ui  research  ux 
october 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
We are Colorblind
The patterns and examples on this site help you create websites the color blind can use without problems.
webdesign  color  patterns  tips  usability 
september 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
10 Useful Usability Findings and Guidelines
from smashing magazine.
usability  tips  ux  ui  layout  fold  reference  redesign 
september 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
The Power of Defaults
Defaults are arguably the most important design decisions you'll ever make as a software developer.
ui  usability  tips 
september 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
3 eye tracking studies that influenced my latest redesign
Eye tracking studies provide unique insight into user behavior. The following 3 eye tracking studies were part of my research for my redesign.
redesign  usability  ui  interface 
september 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Inline Validation in Web Forms
Many web forms are mouse-whackingly frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Real-time inline validation can help your site visitors complete web forms quickly, easily, and without wanting to scream. from a list apart.
forms  ui  interface  validation  usability  scripting 
september 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Card Sorting: Pushing Users Beyond Terminology Matches
It's easy to bias study participants, whether in user testing or in card sorting, if they focus on matching stimulus words instead of working on the underlying problem.
usability  ia  process 
september 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
WebAIM Quick Reference
Web Accessibility Principles
accessibility  usability  webstandards 
july 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
UX Roast
a different kind of expert usability evaluation.
ux  usability  service 
may 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
fivesecondtest
simple online usability test.
usability  interface  webdesign 
may 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
WAI-ARIA Overview
the accessible rich internet applications suite. from w3c.
accessibility  usability  webdevelopment  webstandards 
may 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
on url shorteners
bad for the ecosystem.
web  url  usability  security 
april 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Bargain Basement Usability Testing
test a little but often.
usability  ux  howto 
march 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Readability
bookmarklet. an arc90 laboratory experiment.
browsers  usability 
march 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
userfly
instant web usability testing.
web  usability  analytics 
march 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Clear And Effective Communication In Web Design
methods, challenges, content, and tips.
webdesign  communication  ux  usability  redesign 
february 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Designing Web Interfaces
the book, rich interaction design on the web.
ui  interaction  usability  interface  webdesign 
february 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Designing Web Interfaces - O'Reilly Webcast
principles & patterns for rich interaction.
ui  usability  webdesign  interaction 
february 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
10 Useful Web Application Interface Techniques
design patterns and useful design solutions.
ui  ux  tips  interface  usability  webdesign 
january 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Put Your Content in My Pocket
mobile safari and the iphone. from a list apart.
webdevelopment  layout  usability  howto  mobile  iphone 
january 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
Return of the Mobile Style Sheet
creating a usable mobile user experience. from a list apart.
css  howto  reference  mobile  layout  usability  iphone 
january 2009 by kvnglbrtsn
6 Interface Design Principles and Tips
tips for being a better interface designer.
webdesign  ux  ui  tips  usability 
december 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Deafness and the User Experience
how deafness influences web accessibility. from a list apart.
accessibility  ux  usability  audio 
october 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Understanding Progressive Enhancement
how graceful degradation and progressive enhancement differ. from a list apart.
webdevelopment  usability  accessibility  code  content 
october 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Test-Driven Progressive Enhancement
integrating capabilities testing into our development process. from a list apart.
webdevelopment  js  css  programming  usability 
september 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
7 Essential Guidelines For Functional Design
as a central part of the design process.
webdesign  howto  usability  ux  ui 
september 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Good Designers Redesign, Great Designers Realign
the difference between redesigning and realigning. from a list apart.
webdesign  howto  usability  business  redesign  reference 
september 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Mapping Memory: Web Designer as Information Cartographer
informed by a lefebvrian conception of cyberspace. from a list apart.
webdesign  cartography  usability  ui  ux  redesign  ia 
august 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Simplicity vs. Features: A False Dichotomy?
modularization, mapping, conceptual models. from sitepoint.
design  usability  ui  ux 
august 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Using Light, Color and Contrast Effectively in UI Design
at the core of ui design lies logic and method. from the usability post.
ui  usability  webdesign  color 
august 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Evaluating Web Sites for Accessibility: Overview
general procedures for evaluation in different situations. from w3c.
webdevelopment  accessibility  usability  reference 
august 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Design for Emotion and Flow
a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention. from boxes and arrows.
web  design  psychology  ui  interface  ux  usability  redesign 
august 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Introducing the Concept Series; Call for Participation
as we collectively explore and design future directions for the web. from mozilla labs.
web  design  culture  browsers  ideas  ux  usability 
august 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Context Over Consistency
context dictates what people need.
webdevelopment  ui  usability  ux  interface 
august 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Should Links Open In New Windows?
effective user interfaces place users in control. from smashing magazine.
accessibility  interface  usability  ui  ux 
july 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
UX Zeitgeist
important books and topics on user experience design, according to the ux community.
ux  ui  usability  web  interface  ia  design  resources  webdevelopment 
june 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
URL as UI
navigating a web site simply by the url.
webdevelopment  ui  url  usability  ux 
april 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Findability, Orphan of the Web Design Industry
connect your audience with your stuff. from a list apart.
accessibility  architecture  ia  usability  ux  webdevelopment  findability 
march 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Sign Up Forms Must Die
the potential of gradual engagement. from a list apart.
webdesign  webdevelopment  ux  usability  forms  howto  interface 
march 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Personas and the Role of Design Documentation
how it’s less about deliverables, and more about design.
design  personas  usability  ux 
february 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Search Behavior Patterns
domain expertise, technical knowledge, cognitive style, goal, and mode of seeking.
search  ux  usability  interface  webdesign 
february 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
10 Principles Of Effective Web Design
principles, heuristics, and approaches. from smashing magazine.
ux  usability  interface  webdesign  ui  research 
february 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Usability and Interface Design Books
prestigious, well-known, and recommended by experts.
interface  usability  ui  ux  interactive  webdesign 
january 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Advancing Advanced Search
a progressive disclosure approach.
webdevelopment  usability  search  interface  ui  ux  howto 
january 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Evolve Your User Interface To Educate Your Users
designing a web interface is about creating a conduit for users which is easy to use and understand, helps to accomplish tasks and improves their experience.
ui  ux  usability  accessibility  interface  webdevelopment  webdesign 
january 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Three Unforgivable Usability Sins
common application design errors.
programming  usability  webdevelopment  ui  ux 
january 2008 by kvnglbrtsn
Beyond ALT Text: Making the Web Easy to Use for Users with Disabilities
75 best practices for design of websites, the nielsen norman group report.
accessibility  usability  ui  webstandards  webdesign 
december 2007 by kvnglbrtsn
Get In Shape
how shape can be used effectively in design.
webdesign  grid  layout  reference  usability 
december 2007 by kvnglbrtsn
Killing Some Bad Layout Conventions
inferior conventions and their alternatives.
interface  layout  ui  usability  ux  webdesign 
december 2007 by kvnglbrtsn
Designing for Flow
four rules based on csikszentmihalyi’s flow.
psychology  interface  ui  usability  ux  webdesign 
december 2007 by kvnglbrtsn
23 Actionable Lessons from Eye-Tracking Studies
good summary.
webdesign  research  psychology  ux  ui  usability  layout  interface  typography 
november 2007 by kvnglbrtsn
How to Size Text in CSS
trial and error and a solid solution.
css  fonts  webdesign  usability  ui  bestpractices 
november 2007 by kvnglbrtsn
Blasting the Myth of the Fold [podcast]
blast away.
ui  ia  webdesign  webdevelopment  usability 
november 2007 by kvnglbrtsn
Practical Usability Testing
excellent instructions.
usability  research  ui  ux  howto  df 
october 2007 by kvnglbrtsn
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