Most of us are old enough to remember the days before internet ubiquity. My primary school self, for example, used a trusty Microsoft Encarta CD-ROM to help with homework projects – usually over the sound of a parent marvelling at how easy kids these days have it. ("Back when I was at school, we had to go all the way to a library and take out a book…") Even fifteen … [Read more...]
Small Print In Graphic Communication And Information Design: A Discussion Of Issues And Interactions
You might consider small print boring or not valuable or interesting, but discussing small print: the way it is presented and used, could be interesting to explore and could raise some interesting points for writing and graphic communication and information design in general. This article is partly inspired by the point from information designer Patricia Wright from … [Read more...]
6 Principles Of Visual Accessibility Design
The internet is a huge part of our everyday lives. As we design experiences, we ought to remember that the internet is a part of everybody's lives, including those who are visually impaired or blind. According to the World Health Organization, 285 million people in the world are visually impaired. These 285 million people still need access to the Internet, and deserve … [Read more...]
User Onboarding: A Comprehensive Guide
Once a user realizes the impact that a particular product has on his or her life, the odds of them continuing to use that product increases immensely. Unless the user truly "gets it", they will most likely abandon you and look for a better solution. That moment of wonder, when they realize they must continue to use that product, is what we call the "wow" moment. Every … [Read more...]
Hyperlink Usability: Guidelines For Usable Links
Hyperlinks. Interacting with them is perhaps the most frequent action done by users every time they go online. A 2010 Nielsen report estimated that the average user visits 2,646 different web pages per day, each of which may have up to 100 hyperlinks on them. That is 88 webpages a day, and almost 900 links seen, if not clicked. Based on the above figures, it can be … [Read more...]
Windows 10 vs macOS Sierra: Part 2 – Mobile Integration & Multitasking
If you use either Windows 10 or macOS Sierra and you have been curious about the other party, or even if you are just considering an upgrade, you have come to the right place. Two weeks ago, I wrote an article comparing a the two most widely used consumer-oriented desktop operating systems. The article explored differences in the way that the two companies addressed … [Read more...]
Windows 10 vs macOS Sierra: Part 1 – User Interface & Artificial Intelligence
The conflict between Apple and Microsoft is an age-old affair - one that has been perpetuated by the supporters of either platform for the better part of the twenty-first century (and the tail-end of the twentieth). In fact, the enmity between their fans is only eclipsed by that of Android and iOS supporters. Sites like Macworld and Windows Central regularly publish … [Read more...]
4 Steps To Get You Started With Front-End Development
As a designer, you are likely surrounded by talent of all shapes and sizes, be it branding, marketing, or development. Over the course of your career, however, you may end up needing some of these other talents so as to provide a well-rounded deliverable. Perhaps the most complimentary skillset to UX design is that of front-end development. If you are just entering the … [Read more...]
The Traffic Lights Of UX: Staying Smart With Color
It is no secret that color theory plays a vital role in user experience. From highlighting CTAs to making sure that your text is readable, both the colors you choose and the context in which you show them are crucial to consider. Used correctly, color can evoke a specific reaction in your users and ensure that their experience with your product is as positive as possible. … [Read more...]
Official Usability, User Experience And User Interface Guidelines From Companies (2016)
Veterans of Usability Geek may remember an article published in 2011 that provided a helpful list of UX and UI guidelines for designers with an interest in platforms developed by the likes of Apple, Google, and SAP. For years, it has served as the definitive jumping-off point for designers in need of a convenient, curated list with links to UX and UI design guidelines … [Read more...]
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