‘Design’ archive
Calling BS on perfectionism
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Posted in Design on the 26-08-2010 | 23 Comments
I am fed up with web designers who are seeking mythical perfection in design. Its time to become a pragmatist.
Beautiful design, robust technology
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Posted in Design, Tech/Development on the 27-07-2010 | 14 Comments
Temporary websites are often the most tricky to build. Their transitory nature and short bursts of high traffic can be extremely demanding on both designer and developer.
Playful design
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Posted in Design on the 16-06-2010 | 2 Comments
While at Web Direction @Media I caught up with Aral Balkan and Christian Crumlish to discuss playful design and whether it is appropriate to add elements of playfulness and humour to any website.
Stephen Anderson on emotional design
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Posted in Boagworld Bites, Design on the 26-05-2010 | 1 Comment
A chef in a restaurant wants his food to be more than edible, he wants it to be delicious. As designers we should want our websites to be more than usable. Stephen Anderson shares techniques for delighting our users and ensuring they love our sites.
Be inspired while maintaining focus
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Posted in Boagworld Bites, Design on the 20-05-2010 | 1 Comment
Do you read tutorials and look at inspiration galleries? Do you actually implement the things you have learnt? Too many of us spend more time reading about design than actually doing it.
Nudge your users in the right direction
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Posted in Boagworld Bites, Design, Marketing on the 13-05-2010 | 1 Comment
We all want our users to do something. Unfortunately we cannot force them. However, we can give me a nudge in the right direction.
The devil is in the detail
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Posted in Design on the 10-05-2010 | 1 Comment
Dan Rubin joins Paul and Marcus on the 200th episode of Boagworld to discuss the importance of giving attention to details.
My five commandments for wireframing
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Posted in Boagworld Bites, Design on the 22-04-2010 | 22 Comments
When it comes to wireframes I am a fanatic. I believe they are an indispensable part of the development process. That is why I enforce 5 unbreakable rules.
Zeldman and Ethan Marcotte on the future of the web
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Posted in Boagworld Bites, Design on the 31-03-2010 | 1 Comment
Jeffrey Zeldman and Ethan Marcotte talk about the third edition of Designing with Web Standards as well as discuss the future of the web.
A great example of moodboards in action
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Posted in Design on the 08-03-2010 | 7 Comments
Moodboards are a valuable tool in the design process. However many web designers lack experience in producing them. Find out how to produce a stunning moodboard that will impress clients.
Designing for the next generation of devices – don’t get left behind
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Posted in Design on the 04-02-2010 | 10 Comments
I believe we live in a world where the hand-held web device equipped with an accelerometer is going to become more and more prevalent, and quickly.
Lessons to be learnt from the new Google homepage
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Posted in Design on the 06-01-2010 | 29 Comments
Have you noticed the new Google homepage? It is now the simplest it has ever been. I believe there is a lot we can learn not only from this simplicity but also to how Google has achieved it.
Stop Using Stock Photography Clichés
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Posted in Design on the 04-01-2010 | 62 Comments
I am sick of stock photography. We should refuse to use one more photograph of business men shaking hands or ethnically diverse people laughing together.
8 ways we increased ecommerce sales by 10,000%
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Posted in Design on the 29-11-2009 | 44 Comments
Discover how Headscape increased the sales of Wiltshire Farm Foods by 10,000% and how you can do the same for your site.
Stop designing websites, start designing posters
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Posted in Design on the 24-11-2009 | 54 Comments
A new generation of websites are emerging that look less like websites and more like posters. They are easy to use, visually engaging and most of all different.
Do aesthetics need to be compromised for the sake of usability?
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Posted in Design on the 06-11-2009 | 25 Comments
Gerry McGovern seems to believe designers are more concerned with aesthetics than usability. Do you agree? Is either more important?
Make your website go viral
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Posted in Design on the 28-10-2009 | 6 Comments
Sometimes even a small design technique is enough to make your website go viral.
How moodboards can save time, money and your sanity!
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Posted in Design on the 22-10-2009 | 15 Comments
Mood boards are a traditional design tool. However, few web designers use them. This post looks at how they can transform your process, increase profitability and reduce the stress associated with design sign off.
10 Reasons why I prefer Fireworks CS4 to Photoshop for Web Design
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Posted in Design on the 29-09-2009 | 49 Comments
Leigh Howells (a designer at Headscape) shares why he has decided to make the transition from Photoshop to Fireworks.
3 ways to make your site stand out from the crowd
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Posted in Design on the 11-09-2009 | 19 Comments
Too many websites look the same as their competition. If you want users to remember your site it needs to stand out from the crowd.
