Chris Poteet

Faking Exchange Support in OS X Leopard

I recently took the plunge and bought the new MacBook Pro (well my company bought it for me). The workflow is completely different and frustrating at times, but when you get the hang of it it’s worth it. My iPhone experience was so positive that...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2008 12:04 AM by Siolon

Filed under: Tutorials, User Experience, exchange, outlook, mail.app, Life Hacks, productivity, os x, ical

Brand SharePoint, and Let Me Help You Do It!

However you use the term “branding” (and some of us agree it is misused when applied to SharePoint) many companies still need to do it. The problem often comes when we start a branding project we simply don’t know where to begin. My...

Published Tue, Oct 10 2008 11:39 PM by Siolon

Filed under: SharePoint, Web Design, User Interface, mixon, branding, class

The Pains of Altering the SharePoint UI

I was recently tagged to “brand” a SharePoint installation for Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co. I knew it would be an interesting challenge, but I had no idea how bad it truly would be. SharePoint is built on ASP.NET 2.0 which I had worked with...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2008 7:42 PM by Siolon

Filed under: SharePoint, Web Design, Design, User Interface, jquery, CSS, javascript, branding, master pages, asp.net

The SharePoint Grade Card

I have now had a much larger exposure to SharePoint’s product offering, and I feel in a much better and knowledgeable place to assess the strength and weaknesses of the technology. Like any product that attempts to serve a wide range of functionality...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2008 11:59 AM by Siolon

Filed under: SharePoint, Design, User Interface, Usability, Content Management, User Experience, search, critique, social networking, wcm, ecm, sp designer, business intelligence

Upcoming SharePoint Implementation Workshop

This course is designed for developers, architects and professionals (IA, KM and PM) who want to optimize their implementation skills for SharePoint-based solutions. With helpful and proven tips, techniques and processes you will be armed with the tools...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2008 3:40 PM by Siolon

Filed under: SharePoint, mixon, webinar, advertisement

IE 8 Compatibility Mode and SharePoint

Recently, the Internet Explorer team released IE 8 beta 2. It’s a monumental leap forward for not only web designers but also the Internet. However, it is not without controversy, but first it needs a little background. A Little Background Internet...

Published Sun, Aug 08 2008 9:17 PM by Siolon

Filed under: SharePoint, Web Design, Design, CSS, User Experience, Standards, ie, controversy, critique

A Primer on Information Architecture: Navigation

Navigation and IA Navigation is without a doubt one of the most essential elements of any interface, and as a result adequate time and thought is necessary to ensure your interface’s navigation is usable and comprehensive. From the all important...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2008 8:25 PM by Siolon

Filed under: Web Design, Design, User Interface, Usability, User Experience, Information Architecture, patterns, navigation, breadcrumbs, pagination

A Primer on Information Architecture: Introduction

Information Architecture (IA) is one of the most important and exciting concepts in designing applications, but it also one of the least understood by a majority of designers, programmers, business analysts, etc. Hopefully through the following overview...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2008 10:01 PM by Siolon

Filed under: Web Design, User Interface, Resources, Information Architecture, search, definition, sdlc, disciplines, information seeking behavior

Being A Good Designer Isn’t Just About Being A Good Designer

We live in a time that is far removed from the late 90’s battle with 640×480 resolutions with IE 4 (oh how I shudder at those days). Today, the web is an elaborate medium for artistic expression, and we have no shortage of talented designers...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2008 12:00 PM by Siolon

Filed under: Uncategorized

SharePoint Wireframes

If you spend anytime at all doing interface design work you know the value-added from wireframes early on in the development process. It helps to point the customer to what’s important in the early-going, namely, labels, location of content, navigation...

Published Sat, Jul 07 2008 11:08 PM by Siolon

Filed under: SharePoint, Web Design, Design, User Interface, Resources, wireframe, pdf, visio, Information Architecture, download, documentation

A Quote On Typography

Every once in a while I see a quote on something that nails it. Jon Tangerine wrote recently on The Paragraph in Web Typography & Design, and he said a quote worth sharing and contemplating on. The only thing I did was fix two spelling errors. “Good...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2008 4:00 AM by Siolon

Filed under: Design, Typography, User Experience, Writing, quote

The Four C’s to Sell MOSS

You’ve been tasked with bringing some order to the chaos of your various organizations’ file shares, e-mail servers, and externally facing websites. After all the research and analysis you’ve done you’ve decided that MOSS 2007 is the...

Published Fri, Jun 06 2008 4:00 AM by Siolon

Filed under: SharePoint, marketing, collaboration, Adoption, kpi, review, Project Management, workflow, consistency, consolidation, bdc, communication

SharePoint Implementation Training Online

Bob Mixon’s class on deploying SharePoint in the enterprise is now being offered online. It will next be delivered on July 7th. It’s a great opportunity to be exposed to ideas such as enterprise information architecture, governance, and implementing...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2008 9:00 PM by Siolon

Filed under: SharePoint, Administration, mixon, training, bob

The Most Trivial Aspect of Designing Interfaces

I’ve been doing UI work for almost a decade. I’ve seen a lot and been through many fads (although I won’t claim them if asked). For a long time I thought the most important part of designing interfaces was the way it looked, and I was...

Published Sun, Jun 06 2008 8:27 PM by Siolon

Filed under: Web Design, User Interface, ux, Usability, Adoption, research, development, tips, User Experience

Contributions to End User SharePoint

When I started becoming interested in the SharePoint world I was immediately drawn to the end-user adoption of the technology. I came across Mark Miller’s blog EndUserSharePoint.com, and I was instantly hooked in. The articles stay away from the...

Published Sun, Jun 06 2008 8:39 PM by Siolon

Filed under: Tutorials, SharePoint, Resources, Uncategorized, contribution, Adoption

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