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Multiple Save Buttons

Multiple save buttons are good for long forms. But, like everything, there's a right way to use them, and a wrong way. Examples provided.

Applications of usability principles on a social network

9 fundamental usability principles applied in the redesign of Daily Challenge's social network. Tips and best practices demonstrated with an in-depth case study.

Improving the transition from paper to Photoshop

Paper prototyping is a great way for designers to plan sites. Still, many struggle with bringing their sketches to Photoshop. Here are 4 tips to help that transition.

Priority provides clarity

Websites have grown increasingly complex and robust over the last decade. We don’t really think about how much today’s web applications have blurred the lines between the desktop and the web but the transition is surprisingly smooth and seamless. Also interesting to note is the idea that the web isn’t just filled with tech-savvy net read more..

New Gmail buttons: usability issues?

Gmail has redesigned their buttons and made the sleeker and flatter. But does this change have any usability implications for users?

Marketing brands and information

Two quick and helpful micro-insights I’ve come across in the last 24 hours since launching UX Digest: Brands Firstly, it seems that marketing a brand name (i.e. ‘UX Digest’) is much easier than marketing just a name on its own (i.e. ‘Verne Ho’). With a name, there is no meaning or favourable associations attached to it (initially). read more..

Introducing: UX Digest

I’m happy to announce this morning that after a weekend of writing, designing and WordPressing, I’ve launched UX Digest! UX Digest is a microblog that shares “the best user experience tips, tricks and resources from across the web” – a go-to site for individuals looking to become experts in delivering wicked user experiences. This site was read more..

Best of 2008 (+ welcome new subscribers!)

I’m usually not into writing best-of posts, but it’s hard not to get wrapped up in self-reflection and resolutions this time of year. It is the last day of 2008 after all, and seeing as how one of my 2009 resolutions is to bring this blog back to life with more frequent posts, I thought read more..

Free Sweetcron Theme: teh blog ar (not) dead

Announcing the release of my first free Sweetcron theme: teh blog ar (not) dead! Features a dedicated area for blog items, expandable profile section, and a clean design.

Accepting the challenge, every single day

Many People x Small Acts of Kindness = Big Change. Being Blog Action Day today, this simple equation seems to be a fitting foundation for today's theme of eliminating poverty through the simple act of blogging.