Monthly Archives: June 2011

How to use visual attributes to create contrast and attract interest

Visual elements are the things you put on your page or screen. For a software application, this can include user interface widgets like text fields, buttons, drop-down boxes, menus, and so on. But it also includes text, images, icons, and … Continue reading

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Unity: A primary goal in visual design

When you’re designing the visual layout of a website or a software application’s user interface, you want it to look good. But what makes a good design good? Graphic designers often say that aesthetically-pleasing creative works possess unity. By this, … Continue reading

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Software delivery mechanisms: Comparing desktop applications, web apps, and static websites

Let’s compare some of the different “delivery mechanisms” for software products, and what impact the different options can have on the User Experience. In this post, we’ll look at the following classifications: Desktop applications vs. web applications Static websites vs. … Continue reading

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What should you look for in a usability trainer?

On the User Experience Stack Exchange, Sushil Bharwani recently posted a great question asking for advice on how to choose a trainer to provide instruction on usability techniques. I responded with the following suggestions: If I were hiring a usability … Continue reading

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