Kicker Studio: The Disciplines of User Experience UPDATE: I updated this diagram in 2009 for the second edition of Designing for Interaction that addresses some of the shortcomings I note below. The diagram now looks like this (click for larger image): Like almost nothing I’ve done, a model that I put in my first book Designing for Interaction showing the overlapping disciplines of user experience/experience design has been referenced repeatedly in various places. Click for a larger image or download the pdf. It’s still not perfect: it’s missing Sound Design and Ergonomics/Human Factors, and the way the circles had to overlap downplays Visual Design. This diagram also begs the question: what is user experience design by itself, those areas that aren’t filled up with other bubbles?
Study Hacks On Sam Harris and Stephen Fry’s Meditation Debate February 19th, 2019 · 44 comments A few weeks ago, on his podcast, Sam Harris interviewed the actor and comedian Stephen Fry. Harris, of course, is a longtime proponent of this practice. What sparked the diversion in the first place is when, early in the conversation, Fry expressed skepticism about meditation. Typically when we find ourselves in a chronic state of ill health it’s because we’ve moved away from something natural that our bodies have evolved to expect.Paleolithic man didn’t need gyms and diets because he naturally exercised and didn’t have access to an overabundance of bad food.Mindfulness mediation, by contrast, doesn’t seem to be replicating something natural that we’ve lost, but is instead itself a relatively contrived and complicated activity. Harris’s response was to compare meditation to reading. I wonder, however, whether Fry should have persisted. Read more » Minimalism Grows… February 8th, 2019 · 31 comments Read more »
Design 37signals: An Introduction to Using Patterns in Web Design (#) Posted in Design on Thursday, February 3rd, 2005 Ryan Singer from 37Signals shares a great method for solving an interface design challenge, given the myriad of possibilities that the layout of an interface can have. His method works first by listing elements and then grouping related ones together, after which the groups are prioritized, mocked up and then joined together into a unit before being drawn up for real. There are some good links at the bottom and don't miss the link back to their blog for the ensuing discussion. Simple Design Tips for Non-Designers (#) Posted in Design on Friday, October 14th, 2005 Some great tips from Garrett that really ring home here at Fiftyfoureleven. Dave Werner's Portfolio 2006 (#) Posted in Design on Wednesday, March 8th, 2006 | Via Just gotta say wow. LogoPond - Identity Inspiration (#) Posted in Design on Wednesday, October 18th, 2006 | Via Logo Design History - Famous Logos (#)
Steve Jobs, a designer at heart We at WDD are deeply saddened by Steve Jobs’ passing… And while the Internet is buzzing with people’s heartfelt emotions about his life’s impact and legacy, we’d also like to pay tribute with this modest homage. A designer at heart, design was at the core of Steve’s life and that translated to revolutionary and yes we can also say ‘magical’ products. But he says it better: “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” And we can only imagine how many lives have been influenced by his vision and how deep he reached into all the corners of the world… In this post, we’ve collected some rare photos of Steve as well as some famous quotes that depict his visions and personality. Comments are open for you to share how he impacted your career as a designer and as a person, we sure know that he has deeply influenced us! “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.
Joe's Goals - Free Online Habit Tracker The Shape of Design by Frank Chimero EDIT: Updated details on shipping, especially for our international friends. Hi. My name's Frank Chimero. I've been teaching for the past 5 years, and I've always been a bit frustrated that there isn't a nice, concise book that overviews the mental state of a successful designer while they go through their creative process. There are new challenges in the world that need to be discussed, and I think design is a prime lens to consider these topics. The Shape of Design isn't going to be a text book. But really, this book aims to look at the mindset and worldview that designing develops in order to answer one big, important question: How can we make things that help all of us live better? As I said, these aren't new topics for me. See right for the specifics on how to get each, but here's a bit of a preview: The Book! Donor Special Edition Book (with the "Shape Jacket") Midnight Oil Poster (18x24") Paper Cuts Original Art Pieces by Frank Chimero (previous works, you'd be getting new work)
Motivation and Self Improvement Mike Kruzeniski – How Print Design is the Future of Interaction This post describes “How Print Design is the Future of Interaction,” a talk I gave at SXSW Interactive on March 12, 2011. The slides from the talk are available to view on Slideshare, and you can see some of the discussion that followed on Twitter here. Introduction There are three areas that I covered in the talk. First, how the visual language of UI has evolved and been shaped in to what we find in the interfaces we are familiar with today. Second, I’ll discuss why I think a new approach to the visual design of interfaces, influenced by Print Design, is emerging and necessary. When I talk about “Print” here, I’m not interested in the literal transfer of printed media on to screen, like we see in some applications which try to recreate the exact textures and layouts of newspapers, for example. A Brief History of Interaction Design If we trace the history of modern User Interface, it all begins with Vannevar Bush’s Memex machine. Artifacts and Information Learning from Print 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
How To Break The Mold & Reinvent Your Resumé It’s no secret that creativity matters. Yet when it comes to selling our own services – arguably the thing that matters most – we often set aside our creative superpowers, opting for a standardized resume instead.In an overstuffed job market, it’s more important than ever to set yourself apart. But how can you cram everything you do, know, and aspire to accomplish into a single page and create something memorable?The options are infinite, but the most successful examples we’ve found have a few qualities in common. They tell a story, inject personality while maintaining professionalism, demonstrate expertise in a relevant way, and – last but not least – pique the curiosity of their recipients.Here are 15 examples of resumes, portfolios, and promotional mailers that entertain and inform: What’s Impressed You? Do you have great examples of promo materials that you (or someone else) have created?
The Principles of Design The web professional's online magazine of choice. In: Columns > Design in Theory and Practice By Joshua David McClurg-Genevese Published on June 13, 2005 Starting with the Basics This column is about Web design—really, it is—though it may at times seem a bit distant and distracted. We can group all of the basic tenets of design into two categories: principles and elements. Web design is a relatively new profession compared to other forms of design, due to the youth of our medium. How Does Web Design Fit In? I tend to define Web design as being one of many disciplines within the larger field of design (a peer to print design, industrial design, interior design, etc.). The first three articles of this column will be dedicated to unearthing these universal gems of insight so that we may better understand our profession. The Principles of Design There are many basic concepts that underly the field of design. Let’s begin by focusing on the principles of design, the axioms of our profession. Rhythm