Information Architecture is a difficult field. Not only do we continually have to sell the importance of our field, but we also serve a role that most IT people do not. We walk the thin line between business analysts and designers; we also have the difficult...
Governance is a fantastic idea. In fact, it is absolutely critical to the continued success of an application. There are times that governance, to me, seems to be a great idea on paper, but in practice it’s very difficult to implement. I was talking...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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Filed under: Web Design, Design, User Interface, Usability, User Experience, Information Architecture, patterns, navigation, breadcrumbs, pagination
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...
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...