The rise and fall of Skeuomorphism in website design.
In my last blog I shared design expressions to listen for in the upcoming year. This blog will explore one of those topics in more detail: Skeuomorphism. Skeuomorphism is defined by design in which...
View ArticleHow does skeuomorphism in digital design affect user experience?
I am finding myself becoming very interested in the skeuomorphism conversation that is happening in our industry. It is easy to dislike this design concept at first glance because of some of the poor...
View ArticleWhat are the UX benefits of parallax scrolling sites?
In a recent blog post I shared design expressions to listen for in 2013, a list that included parallax scrolling. As parallax scrolling websites have started to become more mainstream, I have become...
View ArticleTrademarking a Unique Retail Brand Experience
In a previous blog post, I wrote about unique retail store experiences and the importance of making that experience cohesive with the online brand for that store. One of the examples I gave for a brand...
View ArticleWhat Does Pantone’s Color of the Year mean for Graphic/Web Design?
It seems like Pantone’s announcement for Emerald as the 2013 color of the year was more highly publicized this year than in the past. This color is highly anticipated for use in fashion, beauty, home...
View ArticleFour Key Principles of Mobile App Design
1. Be aware of the intimate relationship users have with their phone People are usually not comfortable when it comes to sharing their phones with others. They will either hold their phone to show it...
View ArticleDesigning for Mobile
Midwest Mobile Summit is in full swing. With that, it is very interesting to see the similarities with key concepts between some of the presentations here and at Mobile March TC which was just a month...
View ArticleTOP 5 TIPS FOR IMPROVING ONLINE FORMS
…and why they are so important! It’s frequently the last interaction a user has with a website at a given time, so the experience with a form is going to stick with them. As UX professionals we need to...
View Article3 STARTER TIPS: DESIGNING YOUR FIRST APPLE WATCH APP
It’s no longer just a concept waiting to be prototyped. The new Apple Watch is here! The first Apple Watch sales sold more on day one through pre-orders than Android Wear watches did in all of 2014....
View Article5 MORE TIPS FOR IMPROVING ONLINE FORMS
Haven’t read Top 5 Tips for Improving Online Forms yet? Start there. Now back for more? Check out the handy tips below. Highlight optional fields instead of required fields.Why? In a perfect world, all...
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