CategoryDesign

October 24, 2011 — Jason Gross explores how to take everything we have learned in design about color theory, lines, shapes and visual movement and apply it to our content in a way that supports the conversion of a goal or delivery of a message. Read more…

October 14, 2011 — Infographics iare becoming a powerful tool for disseminating huge amounts of information to the masses. This is why learning how to design a good infographic is a must, and avoiding the common pitfalls of infographic design could mean the difference between landing a big client and losing them entirely. Read more…

October 13, 2011 — Dissonance occurs when something disrupts your consonance. Go through this post to know why you should use dissonance as a new way to design and write. Read more…

October 6, 2011 — The way mobile devices are being used is changing all the time, and users are increasingly expecting exceptional experiences from the applications they use. In this post, Tim R. Todish brings us guidelines to help you create a great experience in your mobile application. Read more…

October 4, 2011 — Improving your forms, 404 pages and error messages will improve your website’s overall user experience. In this article, Lara Swanson walks you through how to add error tracking using Google Analytics, and how to assemble the data and analyze it. Read more…

October 3, 2011 — Texture overuse has left a bad taste in the mouths of designers, but the truth is that it is a simple and effective way to add depth and increase the effectiveness of websites. Read this post to know how to use textures in design. Read more…

September 29, 2011 — The path of every project will be unique, as will be the conversations that guide it. What we can do, however, is plan for more productive conversations, using approaches such as the ones Darren Gergahty explores in this post, to guide the process along. Read more…

September 21, 2011 — The ability to logically justify our designs is a skill many of us lack, and this is the heart of the challenge that Paul Boag brings you. Get ready to face it, and improve the quality of your work. Read more…

September 20, 2011 — If you use them correctly, metrics can vastly improve design and make you an even better designer. In this article, Laura Klein talks about some specific tools to get the most out of them. Read more…

September 13, 2011 — Dickson Fong shares the S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting criteria for defining user and business goals. Don’t try to create a good user experience… Create a S.M.A.R.T. one. Read more…