Looking for some color scheme ideas for your next design? Want to keep up with (or get ahead of) the seasons? I just came across Pantone’s Fashion Color Report for Fall ’06 (PDF 1.73MB).
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Calendar and Date Picker Design Showcase
For a recent project I needed to create a month-at-a-glance date picker / calendar. Seeking some design inspiration, I took a look around the web to see how others had tackled this challenge. Read More
New Conclusions in Usability Testing
July’s issue of the UI Design Newsletter looks at how recent usability research is leading to new conclusions which may have implications for tried-and-true usability testing techniques.
The Challenges of Presenting Information Using Images
There’s been quite a lot in the tech press about “Gizmo”:http://www.gizmoproject.com/ — one of several web-phone services that are cropping up to challenge Skype.
I’m a user and big fan of “Jajah”:www.jajah.com, but I’m always interested in the best deal, so I decided to check out Gizmo.
Using a Background Image Grid to Lay Out Your Web Site
I recently came across Khoi Vinh’s post about using a background image of a grid to help you lay out your page as you are building it [via Garrett Dimon].
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How to Calculate When to Add Jump Links to the Top of a Web Page
Previously, I asked the question of when it was appropriate to add within-page links to the top of a page and if there were any specifc guidelines concerning this. Read More
Questionable Design Decisions Seen Around the Web
Whenever I see things online that don’t make sense to me I always wonder “Why did they do that?” I suspect there must have been a reason, but in most cases I’ll never know.
Read MoreOnline Map Design: Which Way to Zoom In?
Before you read any further, answer this question:
If you were designing the zoom slider for an online map interface, would you put zoom in at the top of the slider and zoom out at the bottom, or the reverse?
Read MoreValidate Your Web Site and More With One Tool
Here’s a useful tool that combines a number of validation services into one tool: “Total Validator”:www.totalvalidator.com is available as an online service, a desktop tool and a Firefox extension (you can get all from their web site).
Children’s Museum Web Site is Not Very Usable
My family recently took a trip to Phoenix to get some well-needed sun. Looking for things to do to entertain our two-year old son, I thought we might visit the “Phoenix Children’s Museum”:www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.com.