MDI vs SDI: The Real Scoop
Surprisingly this is something that is not clear for most designers, although the concepts have been around since late 80’s/early 90’s and often bandied about in professional tones of mastery–Only…
Design for the Other 90%
From IHT: The numbers seem nutty. There are 6.5 billion people on this planet, 90 percent of whom can’t afford basic products and services. Half of them, nearly three billion…
Why So Many Design Flops?
From IHT: The odd thing is that no one sets out to design something that’s mediocre. So why does design go wrong so often? Let’s set aside the rational reasons…
Gotta Know How it Works
This is what separates the pros from the amateurs–making design decisions by really understanding the construction aspects (ie, code issues), rather than purely aesthetic or other factors. That way, you’re…
Details Really Matter
Functional details can really matter and add up to either a horribly frustrating experience or one that is fluid, productive, sensible. For example, keyboard shortcuts for a date picker or…